Tag: Israel

  • Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates with deadly pager explosions

    What happened: On September 17, 2024, a series of coordinated explosions rocked Lebanon and Syria, as thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah operatives detonated simultaneously. The explosions believed to have been rigged by Israeli intelligence, killed at least 12 people and wounded over 2,750, primarily Hezbollah members. A second wave of explosions, targeting walkie-talkies, followed the…

  • Starbucks Faces Backlash After Suing Workers United and Avoiding Support for Palestine

    Starbucks, renowned for its aromatic coffee and cozy ambiance, is amid a public relations storm. In recent months, the company has faced mounting criticism for handling a unionization drive among its employees and its response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Unionization Efforts and the Starbucks Anti-Union Lawsuit The labor dispute between Starbucks…