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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Prime Minister's Aide Allegedly Leaks Secret Info to Shape Public Opinion

Imagine you're trying to influence people's thoughts on a big event, like hostage negotiations. You might think about leaking some secret info, right? Well, that's what an aide to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of doing. Eliezer Feldstein allegedly got his hands on a highly se

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Peace Talks Heat Up: Hezbollah Weighs US-Israeli Ceasefire Plan

Israel and the militant group Hezbollah are in the midst of intense peace negotiations. The US has presented a new ceasefire proposal, which Hezbollah is considering. The proposed deal includes a 60-day pause in fighting and has terms that align with a 2006 UN resolution. The Lebanese army might pla

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

The Gaza Displacement: A Humanitarian Crisis

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a stark report detailing Israel's actions in Gaza. The report, titled "Hopeless, Starving, and Besieged, " accuses Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity. According to HRW, Israel has forced nearly 2 million Palestinians from their homes, a move that v

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Kids' Views on COVID-19: Resilience and Agency in Israeli Families

Imagine being a young child in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study peeks into the lives of 50 Israeli kids aged 3 to 6, from middle to high socioeconomic backgrounds. Using a card game to talk to them, researchers found out how they dealt with the pandemic. They noticed four big themes:

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

President Biden: A Chance to Restore Order in Gaza

Hey there! You know how the world seems to be shifting its stance, with leaders from BRICS nations finding their footing? Well, the U. S. and its allies have been taking hits to their reputation lately, especially with the war in Gaza. President Biden has a chance to turn things around before he lea

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

West Bank: A Call for Annexation from Israeli Minister

In a surprising move, Israel’s new finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has directed his department to get ready for the annexation of settlements in the West Bank. Smotrich, who oversees settlements, made this announcement on Monday, stating that his team should prepare to apply Israeli law to these

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Police Crack Down on Pro-Palestinian Protesters in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, the police didn't take any chances. After recent violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer team, the city's mayor banned all protests for the weekend. Despite the ban, dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets. Police quickly stepped in, arresting over 50 people an

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Israeli Airstrikes: Casualties Mount in Lebanon and Gaza

Sunday saw a surge in violence as Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon and northern Gaza, causing dozens of deaths, including children. This comes amid global attention to the U. S. election's potential impact on conflicts with Iranian-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjami

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Amsterdam's Dark Night: A Modern Pogrom

In Amsterdam, Israeli soccer fans and Jewish people found themselves chased and attacked after a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. One victim compared it to Kristallnacht, the 1938 German pogrom, saying it's what it would have looked like with social media. An IDF officer recounted his friend

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Nov 08 2024CRIME

Soccer Fans Attacked: 5 Hurt, 62 Arrested in Amsterdam

Amsterdam authorities revealed that five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after a night of violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans. The violence, linked to anti-Semitism, happened after a match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Both Dutch and Israeli leaders condemned the attacks, and I

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