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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Israel Retaliates Against Houthi Attack in Yemen

In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Water Crisis in Gaza: Is Israel to Blame?

A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has sparked controversy, accusing Israel of "acts of genocide" by restricting water supplies in Gaza. The report found that between October 2023 and September 2024, Israeli authorities limited water access to less than half of what the World Health Organiz

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

The Rising Tide of Hate: A New Documentary on Antisemitism Hits Screens

Briarcliff Entertainment has picked up the rights to release "October H8te" in early 2025. This documentary, directed by Wendy Sachs, delves into the surge of antisemitism and anti-Israel demonstrations since a Hamas attack on October 7. The film highlights protests on U. S. college campuses, where

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Dec 13 2024OPINION

Understanding Gaza: A Story of Tragedy and Inaction

For over a year, Israel has been conducting a large-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip. This action is a response to a horrific attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Israel claims its actions are about self-defense, aiming to dismantle Hamas. But Amnesty International sees things differently.

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

Young Hero Lost: Remembering Omer and Dreaming of Peace

Imagine the emptiness felt by President Joe Biden and his wife Jill when they heard about Omer Neutra. This young man, just 21, was cut down by Hamas during a harsh attack last October. But Omer wasn't just any young person. He was an American hero, serving in the Israel Defense Forces, risking his

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Nov 30 2024POLITICS

Tragedy Strikes Gaza: Aid Workers Caught in Conflict

On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed five people, including three workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK), a charity providing vital meals to those affected by the war. This is not the first time WCK has been caught in the crossfire. Earlier this year, another strike killed seven of the

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Nov 30 2024POLITICS

Why Israelis Aren't Rushing Back Home

In the quiet Israeli border town of Kibbutz Malkiya, Dean Sweetland, a gardener and security volunteer, looks out at the deserted streets. A year after fleeing due to Hezbollah rockets, the town remains empty despite a ceasefire. "The ceasefire is useless, " he says, shaking his head. "How can I ask

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

G7 Pushes for Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire, Ignores ICC Warrants

Foreign ministers from seven major countries met and strongly backed a quick ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah but didn’t mention the International Criminal Court’s warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. They also urged Israel to let humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning of

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Nov 25 2024CRIME

Murder of Rabbi Shocks UAE: Three Uzbeks Arrested

In a surprising turn of events, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the arrest of three Uzbek men in connection with the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi. Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old ultra-Orthodox rabbi who managed a kosher grocery store in Dubai, had gone missing since Thursday. The killing

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Nov 24 2024CRIME

UAE Arrests Suspects in Rabbi Murder Case

In a swift move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has detained three people linked to the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi, Zvi Kogan. The UAE's Interior Ministry announced the arrests on a recent Sunday, stating that the suspects were apprehended quickly following Kogan's disappearance. The rabbi

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