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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

Can nations act alone on Israel-West Bank issues?

France and some European friends are quietly putting together a list of people to punish for recent violence in the West Bank. These aren't big dramatic moves—just freezing bank accounts and banning certain people from traveling. The catch? Each country might pick different names, so no single world

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Jun 05 2026OPINION

Why anti-Zionism is not just politics, but a double standard

Three years ago, a brutal attack on a music festival in southern Israel shocked the world. Over a thousand young people—many of them just enjoying a day off—were killed, kidnapped, or subjected to horrific violence. The attackers came from Gaza, a territory controlled by Hamas, a group that rejects

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Why Some Democrats Opposed Tlaib’s Lebanon Resolution

A recent vote in the U. S. House showed sharp splits among Democrats over military action in Lebanon. Rep. Rashida Tlaib tried to push a resolution forcing the Trump administration to pull any U. S. troops out of Lebanon within a week. But her effort failed badly—only 91 Democrats backed it, while 1

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Israel’s Move into Lebanon: What the Beaufort Castle Capture Really Means

The Israeli military recently took control of a 900-year-old fortress in southern Lebanon, a spot known as Beaufort Castle, along with the high ground around it. This wasn’t just about old stones—it was about gaining a clear view of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, where Hezbollah has been firi

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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 26 2026POLITICS

Canada and Israel: Rising Tensions Over Aid Ship Raid

Tensions between Canada and Israel have hit a new low after Canada’s leader openly criticized Israel’s actions involving a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Reports show activists who were detained later described harsh treatment, including injuries severe enough to require hospitalization. Some also spoke o

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Israel and Trump's Iran Deal: Who Really Holds the Cards?

For months, the war between Iran and a U. S. -Israel coalition has stalled talks on a possible peace deal. Now, new reports suggest Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, feels sidelined in these negotiations. According to people familiar with private discussions, Netanyahu has admitted that I

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Israel Urges Return to Strikes Over Rising Drone Threat

The Israeli government has called for a new round of air attacks on Beirut after a surge in drone strikes from Hezbollah. A fatal incident involving an Israeli soldier prompted Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu act decisively. Smotrich argued that eve

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Behind the headlines: What’s really happening in Lebanon?

Southern Lebanon is facing heavy strikes again. Overnight airstrikes in villages near Tyre and Nabatieh left 19 people dead, including children and women. Rescue teams dug through rubble to pull out victims as families mourned. The government said one strike flattened homes, trapping people undernea

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May 19 2026POLITICS

Thinking about justice and cruelty in conflict zones

Reports from Palestinians suggest some Israeli forces have used sexual violence in prisons. These accounts include beatings, public shaming, and torture that targets both adults and minors. The claims are serious enough to demand thorough, unbiased investigations. Even if only partly true, they rais

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