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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Israel Claims to Have Killed High‑Rank Iranian Officials

Israel says it has eliminated Ali Larijani, the top aide on Iran’s security council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, a senior Basij commander. The claims came from Defence Minister Israel Katz and the Israeli military’s public statement on X. Iran has neither confirmed nor denied the reports, leaving the

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Middle East Tensions, Power Outages and U. S. Policy Moves

Israel has stepped up its attacks on the group Hezbollah in Lebanon, sparking a new front that could widen the conflict with Iran. The Israeli army claims it has killed two high‑ranking Iranian commanders, though Tehran has not yet confirmed the claim. In Lebanon, a million people have been forced t

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Dangerous Skies Over Lebanon: What the Airstrikes Mean

Israel has been dropping bombs on Lebanese towns since rockets began coming from the south. The strikes have hit homes, shelters for refugees and even a medical centre. Over 800 people in Lebanon have died and more than a million were forced to leave their houses, according to local officials.

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Families pay their last respects as Iran buries victims of recent bombings

The spring rain fell gently on Behesht-e Zahra cemetery as family after family gathered around freshly dug graves. Each plot now marked a life cut short by the sudden violence that began with airstrikes three weeks ago. Among them was Arfan Shamei, just 23, whose mother Marzia Razaei clutched his po

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s New Talk Offer Stalls as Israel Demands Action

Lebanon has tried to step forward with a fresh proposal for direct talks, hoping to end the fighting that began on March 2 when Hezbollah joined a larger regional war. President Joseph Aoun, who has been pushing for a calm, announced that his government is ready to negotiate with Israel and even hin

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon Faces Mass Evacuation Orders Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes

Israel has issued orders that force people to leave homes in more than one‑eighth of Lebanon’s land, a major aid organization reports. The directives now cover roughly 1, 470 square kilometres, or about 14 % of the country, and include parts of southern Lebanon and stretches of Beirut. These command

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Mar 13 2026RELIGION

A Look at Reform Judaism After a Recent Synagogue Attack

Reform Judaism is the biggest Jewish movement in North America, known for its focus on social justice and equality. One of its largest congregations, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was hit by a violent attack last week. The temple, founded in 1941 and now home to about 12, 000 members,

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

U. S. Approves $151M Arms Deal for Israel Without Congress

The United States has decided to sell a large amount of bombs and related supplies to Israel, worth about $151. 8 million, without asking Congress for approval. This move was announced by the State Department on Friday. Israel wants to buy 12, 000 general‑purpose bombs that weigh one ton each. The d

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Israel Expands Military Presence in Lebanon After Hezbollah Escalation

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has pushed its troops further into southern Lebanon, moving beyond the five posts it currently holds. This shift is part of a new forward defense strategy aimed at blocking potential attacks from the Hezbollah group, which has begun launching rockets and drones toward

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Israel’s New Play: Turning War into a Chance for Change

Israel has stepped up its actions against Iran and its allies, turning what once seemed like a risky move into a strategic opportunity. For years the country worried that striking Iran would invite retaliation from Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese group backed by Tehran. Now, Israel and the Unit

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