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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Israel pushes forward with new school plans in Hebron

Israel has just approved building a new school for Jewish settlers right in the middle of Hebron, a Palestinian city in the West Bank. This move comes just one day after the same official scrapped a deal that gave Palestinians some control over construction in the city’s historic center. The Cave of

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Hebron Shrine Control Shift Sparks New Tensions

Israel has taken over planning and building rights at a key Jewish‑Muslim shrine in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority. The move ends an agreement that had been in place since the 1990s. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he approved the change on Monday night. The decision means Is

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Territory Shift and Losses in Gaza

Israeli forces have moved further into the Gaza Strip, taking control of more than sixty percent of the area and forcing families to leave their homes. In a recent strike near a residential block in Nuseirat refugee camp, two brothers were killed, bringing the total number of Palestinians dead from

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Jun 16 2026FINANCE

Tax Plan Shake-Up: Who Wins and Who Pays More?

Germany’s finance chief has floated two different ways to adjust income taxes, aiming to cut bills for most people while squeezing those at the very top. The smaller plan trims around €10 billion off what taxpayers owe, while the bigger one drops roughly twice that amount. To pay for it, officials m

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Jun 10 2026BUSINESS

Germany’s big bet on the future of flight

Germany is rolling out a long-term play to stay ahead in the skies. Over the next fifteen years, the country plans to pump money into military jets, cleaner fuels, and cutting-edge tech to keep its aviation sector strong and less dependent on others. The government will greenlight this strategy soon

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Israel Approves More Housing in West Bank: What It Means for Peace

Israel recently greenlit plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements, a move that’s stirring fresh debates about land disputes and future borders. The decision, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aims to strengthen Israel’s presence in the territory, which most countri

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

A closer look at Israel's latest West Bank housing plans

Israel’s government just approved plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements. These areas are under Israeli control but claimed by Palestinians for a future state. Most countries see these settlements as against international law, making peace talks harder. Finance Minister

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May 30 2026FINANCE

Capital Markets Get a New European Twist

Germany’s finance ministry announced that the six largest EU economies have reached a common view on a European Commission plan to bring capital market oversight under a single authority. The proposal, introduced in December, would shift control from national regulators to the European Securities

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Southern Lebanon Faces New Evacuation Orders as Tensions Rise

Israel has now marked another large area in southern Lebanon as a combat zone, urging civilians living south of the Zahrani River to move north immediately. Residents in this roughly 2, 000 square kilometer stretch have been told to leave, with the military stating it will respond “with great force”

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May 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Israel and Hezbollah face off as drone threats rise

Israel’s military tech companies are racing to stop a growing danger from drones. These cheap, explosive-laden flying machines have become a favorite of Hezbollah, the armed group based in Lebanon. Since April, these drones have targeted Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, making them hard to detect

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