Friday, June 20

The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its second week, and the escalation has continued into an all-out war.

Just one week after Israel struck Iran for the first time, the conflict between the two countries has truly escalated into a serious war, with both countries bombarding each other with missiles and drones.

Yesterday, Israel struck the Arak heavy water reactor in northwestern Iran, along with various buildings across Iran's capital city of Tehran, specifically targeting military and nuclear development sites. Over 60 Israeli fighter jets conducted the attacks, which aimed to further destroy Iran's ongoing nuclear program.

In response, Iran hit the Soroka Medical Center in the Israeli town of Beer Sheva, along with multiple other locations, injuring dozens of people. However, Israel was able to take down several Iranian drones and missiles that were headed towards them, but the ones that slipped through were able to do serious damage.

Airlines across the Middle East, including major American carriers like American and United and European carriers like KLM and Lufthansa have cancelled flights in and out of cities like Doha and Dubai, creating massive headaches for travelers amid a busy summer travel season.

The United States is currently trying to handle the situation, with US President Donald Trump attempting to decide between using force or negotiations to put an end to the conflict. Either way, it has done serious damage to both sides, and the war could have devastating consequences if it continues.

Fact of the Day: You inhale 50 potentially harmful bacteria every time you breathe. Thankfully, your immune system is working hard all the time, so virtually all of these are promptly destroyed without you feeling a thing.

Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): A small fire that warms you, is better than a large one that burns you. (Danish Proverb)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Emancipation (noun, ih-man-suh-PAY-shun) - Emancipation refers to the act of freeing someone from the restraint, control, or power of another. It is used especially for the act of freeing someone from slavery.

In a Sentence: Jomo Kenyatta played a key role in the emancipation of Kenya from European rule in the 1960s and became the first president of the newly independent nation.