Israel’s wars are expensive; Paying the bill could force tough choices

Israel’s wars are expensive; Paying the bill could force tough choices

On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel’s war against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups has been expensive, and the painfully high financial costs are raising concerns about the long-term effect of the fighting on the country’s economy. Military spending has ballooned, and growth has stalled, especially in dangerous border … Read more

Israel Army announces killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah

Israel Army announces killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah

People watch the speech of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on a TV screen as they sit in a cafe in the southern suburbs of Beirut, on September 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP The Israeli military announced on Saturday (September 28, 2024) that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a strike on Beirut. “Hassan … Read more