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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Why Egypt and Jordan Might Say No to Moving Gaza Palestinians

President Trump's idea to have Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from Gaza is likely to face strong opposition. These countries fear that accepting refugees could lead to security issues and make a Palestinian state impossible. Additionally, many Palestinians worry that leaving Gaza could mean t

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Lebanese Journalist in Hot Water for Israeli Interview

Imagine flying to your home country only to be greeted by a military judge. That's what happened to Layal al-Ekhtiar, a Lebanese journalist working for Al-Arabiya in Dubai. She was questioned for interviewing an Israeli military spokesperson in October 2023, during the Hamas-Israel war. This intervi

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Jan 22 2025CRIME

The ELI Database: A New Tool for Eyewitness Research

For a long time, scientists have been studying how well people can identify criminals from lineups. They usually set up a fake crime and then show people a lineup of photos to see if they can pick out the "culprit. " Researchers created something new called the Eyewitness Lineup Identity (ELI) datab

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Gaza Calm Restarts, but Far-Right Israelis Quit over Prisoner Swap

In Gaza, a ceasefire has begun after Israel and Hamas agreed on a hostage trade. However, some Israeli politicians aren't happy about it. The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right views, has decided to quit the government. They say the deal, which sets free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners,

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Hostage Swap: A Mix of Relief and Outrage in Israel

The recent hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas has brought a wave of emotions. On one hand, families are overjoyed to get their loved ones back after months in captivity. But on the other hand, there's a strong sense of anger and disgust. Israel had to negotiate with the same group that c

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Unclean Conditions Found at Multiple Boar’s Head Plants

Government inspectors have found unsanitary conditions in several Boar’s Head deli meat factories, not limited to the Virginia plant that was closed following a deadly outbreak of listeria. Reports from plants in Indiana, Arkansas, and Virginia detailed problems like meat residue on equipment, mold,

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Why Eli Lilly's Weight-Loss Drug Sales Missed the Mark

Eli Lilly, a company based in Indianapolis, recently faced a blow when its stock prices dipped. The reason? Their weight-loss drugs, Zepbound and Mounjaro, didn't sell as well as expected. The company predicted they'd make about $13. 5 billion in the December quarter, which is less than what experts

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Fasting After Weight Loss Surgery: What Israeli Doctors Think

Imagine you've had surgery to help with weight loss. It's a big change, and now you're wondering if it's safe to fast for religious reasons. A group of doctors in Israel wanted to find out what other doctors thought about this. They sent a survey to members of the Israeli Society for Metabolic and B

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Bus Attack in West Bank: A Closer Look

On Monday, a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank was attacked by gunmen. The attack, which happened in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, left three people dead and seven injured. This incident comes amidst a surge in violence since Hamas's attack from Gaza last October. The victims

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Rockets and Strikes: The Ongoing Conflict in Gaza

Over the weekend, Gaza was hit by numerous Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli military reported targeting over 100 sites, including those used by militants to launch projectiles into Israel. They claimed these strikes killed Hamas fighters and took steps to minimize civilian casualties. However, these

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