ISRAEL HAMAS CONFLICT

Nov 21 2024POLITICS

The Gaza Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the death toll in Gaza has reached a grim milestone. Health officials report over 44, 000 people have lost their lives. Women and children make up more than half of the fatalities, according to local health authorities. The Israeli military claims to have killed over 17, 000 militants, but has not provided evidence to...

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Food Shortage in Gaza: A Daily Struggle for Survival

In the northern part of Gaza, tens of thousands of Palestinians are facing severe food shortages due to a month-long Israeli siege. The area has been cut off from food supplies, leading people to ration their last bits of lentils and flour. Some even risk their lives by searching for canned food in the ruins of destroyed homes. The situation is so dire that hospitals...

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Rebuilding Gaza: A Long Road Ahead

Imagine trying to rebuild a place that's been destroyed by a war that's been going on for over a year. That's the challenge facing Gaza right now. The United Nations says it could take a whopping 350 years to get Gaza's economy back to where it was before this latest conflict started. The war has caused massive destruction, with whole neighborhoods reduced to rubble ...

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Gaza School Strike: What Really Happened?

Imagine going to a school that’s supposed to be a safe haven, only to be hit by a strike. That’s what happened in Gaza this week. A school serving as a shelter for people fleeing their homes was bombed, killing 27 people. Israel said they were targeting militants, but there’s no proof yet. This isn’t the first time a school in Gaza has been hit. Israel says militants...

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

The War in Lebanon: A New Chapter in Middle Eastern Tensions

The recent escalation in violence between Israel and Hezbollah has left the region in a state of unease. The Israeli government has been carrying out airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people, including civilians and military personnel. At the center ...

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Human Cost of Conflict: A Turkish-American Activist's Tragic Demise

The recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have left a trail of devastation, killing at least 14 people, including a Turkish-American activist, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. Eygi, 26, was shot by an Israeli soldier while participating in a protest against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Her death has sparked outrage and demands for accountability from Turkey and the i...

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Hold the Sponsors, Not Israel: A Critical Look at the Gaza Hostage Crisis

The world watched in horror as six hostages, including American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, were brutally executed by Hamas. This tragedy begs the question: Why is the international community seemingly more focused on pressuring Israel than holding Hamas accountable? Israel has repeatedly made concessions to secure the release of hostages and a ceasefire. Yet, Ham...

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Kirby's Sharp Rebuke: Smotrich's Comments on Ceasefire Deal 'Dead Wrong'

In a stern rebuke, John Kirby, the spokesman for the US National Security Council, criticized Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's comments undermining a proposed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Kirby called Smotrich's remarks 'dead wrong' and 'misleading the Israeli public.' Smotrich had previously referred to the deal as a 'surrender deal' on soci...

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