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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

The Bibas Family Tragedy: A Cease-Fire in Jeopardy

The Bibas family's ordeal has brought back fears about the Israel-Gaza cease-fire. For over a year, the family's photos had been fading from public view. But on Friday, their tragic fate was thrust back into the spotlight. The Israeli military made a shocking announcement. The body returned by Hamas

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Return of the Remains: A Nation's Grief

In a somber turn of events, Israel received the bodies of four hostages from Hamas. Among them were a mother and her two young children, feared dead since the October 2023 attack. The youngest, Kfir Bibas, was just nine months old when taken, making him the youngest captive. The other hostage was Od

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Gaza Hostage Deal Speeds Up

A major shift in the Gaza hostage situation is underway. Hamas, a militant group, has announced that they will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of four others on Thursday. This move is a surprise acceleration of the ceasefire deal, which originally planned for a

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

A Glimmer of Hope: Hostages to be Released

In a surprising turn of events, Hamas has announced that they will be releasing the bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday. This includes the youngest hostages, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, who were just nine months and four years old when they were taken. The news has brought a mix of relief and sadn

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Israel's Ceasefires Face Uncertainty

Israel's military has decided to keep troops in five key spots in southern Lebanon, despite a deadline for their pullout. This move has Lebanon's government upset, as they see it as another delay in the ceasefire process. The ceasefire, which has been holding since November, was supposed to see Isra

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Feb 15 2025POLITICS

Hostages Freed, Ceasefire Hangs in Balance

Three Israeli hostages, including an American father of three, were freed by Hamas on Saturday. This release kept a fragile ceasefire from collapsing. The hostages, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Alexander Troufanov, and Yair Horn, were kidnapped during a brutal attack on October 7, 2023. They were handed over t

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Hostages to be Released: Hamas and Israel's Shaky Truce

The ceasefire in Gaza is hanging by a thread. Hamas has promised to free three more Israeli captives. This move could keep the fragile peace going, but it's far from guaranteed. Hamas had threatened to delay the release, accusing Israel of not holding up its end of the bargain. They wanted more tent

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Gaza on the Brink: Why Hamas and Iran Might Want War

The cease-fire in Gaza, which has lasted 27 days, is on the verge of collapse. This fragile peace deal could end at noon on Saturday. The reason? Hamas, backed by Iran, has refused to release the next set of hostages. They accuse Israel of violating the cease-fire terms. This has led to a tense

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Why Time is Crucial for Gaza's Survivors and Prisoners' Which Remain

Imagine walking, wounded and half-starved through a public gathering in Gaza. Someone else’s words coming out of the mouth because they were forced to say them. This is exactly what happened to three hostages- Or Levy, 52, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben-Ami. When Hamade ignored the phased cease-fire

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Hamas and Israel Spar Over Release Dates

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under threat following disagreements over hostage releases. Hamas and Israel started finger-pointing with each other, claiming violations of the recent ceasefire deal. The deal, which has been in place for just three weeks, is feeling the strain as

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