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Israeli rescue force secures the site where a missile fired from Iran towards Israel hit a school building in central Israel
Daily News Lesson October 01 2024

Middle East again on edge after Iran launches aerial attack against Israel

What this latest flashpoint holds for the region after Israel's punishing campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon
USAID Administrator Samantha Power visits Kornidzor
Daily News Lesson September 25 2024

USAID chief warns of expanding Middle East war

Learn why a federal department sees a crisis ahead for civilians across the Middle East
The remains of a rocket booster that, according to Israeli authorities critically injured a 7-year-old girl, after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, near Arad
Daily News Lesson April 16 2024

Allies urge restraint as Iran strikes Israel in response to killing of top officials in Syria

Learn why the U.S. and others are cautioning Israel to limit response after a missile attack from Iran
Smoke rises after what the Iranian media said was an Israeli strike on a building close to the Iranian embassy in Damascus
Daily News Lesson April 02 2024

Attack on Iran consulate in Syria escalates conflict in Middle East

Learn about an Israeli strike on Iranian generals in Syria and what consequences might follow
FILE PHOTO: Houthi military helicopter over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea
Daily News Lesson December 20 2023

How the U.S. plans to protect ships from attacks in the Red Sea

Learn about the U.S. response to attacks by Houthis on shipping vessels in the Red Sea
Protest near U.S. embassy in Awkar after Gaza hospital strike
Daily News Lesson October 20 2023

How Biden’s trip to Israel and U.S. response to war is resonating in Middle East

Discuss Biden's trip to Israel and goals of the administration
Syria Reconstruction
Daily News Lesson March 15 2023

Top Lesson: Syria marks 12 years of civil war + News wrap 3/16/23 + Student video
Understand why war in Syria has been raging for over a decade with no end in sight
FILE PHOTO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives U.S. President Joe Biden at Al Salman Palace upon his arrival in Jeddah
Daily News Lesson October 13 2022

U.S. reevaluates relationship with Saudi Arabia over cut in oil production
Discuss the relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia
Protest against the assassination of Iranian Major-General Soleimani in Tehran
Daily Video January 06 2020

Study guide: US kills Iran's top general
In this NewsHour lesson plan, students will learn about the hostilities taking place in Iraq, including the U.S. killing of Iran's top General Qassem Soleimani.
Palestinians watch a televised broadcast of U.S. President Trump delivering an address, in the West Bank city of Nablus
Daily Video December 07 2017

Here's why geography class matters: Trump's Jerusalem announcement
The world of foreign policy is not above students' heads. Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn about the U.S. official decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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