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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Is the Gaza Ceasefire Too Late?

After 15 months of deadly conflict, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was finally reached. This agreement comes too little, too late for the people of Gaza who have suffered tremendous loss. President Biden's hands-off approach is criticized for not using America's influence to end the conflict e

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

A Glimmer of Hope: Bringing Hostages Home

For 468 long days, families of hostages have been living in darkness. But now, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas promises a sliver of light. The deal, starting Jan. 19 for 42 days, could free 33 of the 98 hostages. The agonizing wait for the remaining families continues. Each day they ask

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Gaza Deal: A Step Toward Peace or Just a Pause?

Lately, there's been a big deal struck between Israel and Hamas that aims to put a temporary stop to the fighting in Gaza. The plan is that Hamas and its allies will let go of 33 people they took from Israel in October last year, in exchange for Israel setting free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Biden's Foreign Policy Advice to Trump's Second Term

Hey, have you heard? President Biden recently shared some insights on his foreign policy moves, aiming to set a solid table for the next guy, Donald Trump. Yep, you read that right! Biden’s crew believes they've bolstered our international alliances, especially during those tense moments like Russia

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

A Glimmer of Hope: Gaza Ceasefire Talks Heat Up

Lately, there's been some real optimism about a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with US officials feeling more hopeful than they have in months. While nothing is certain yet, they believe that a deal might be announced soon, possibly even before President Joe Biden's term ends. A key fi

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

The New Face of Syria: A Shifting Landscape

In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. has suddenly changed its stance on Syria. Barbara Leaf, a high-ranking diplomat, recently visited Damascus, meeting with the new Syrian leader, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, who was previously wanted for terrorism. Just a few weeks ago, the U. S. had offered a $1

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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

Israel's Fighting Style: A Casual Look at Modern Warfare

Let's talk about Israel's approach to fighting wars. Two veterans who've seen action in both fair and unfair wars share their thoughts. They say the 2003 Iraq War was a mistake, causing lots of civilian deaths. They believe in the 'just war' principles, which aim to make warfare fair. These vets sp

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

North Korea Fires Missile Amid U. S. -South Korea Meetings

On Monday, North Korea launched a ballistic missile as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting South Korea. Blinken warned that North Korea was getting closer to Russia in terms of advanced space technology. He also mentioned that while a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would likely

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Hezbollah's Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Strike, Sparking War

Last year, a shocking event occurred when Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. This happened while he was inside the group's war operations room. The attack took place during a series of Israeli airstrikes that destroyed several buildings in Beirut's southern sub

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