CONFLICT

Oct 08 2024POLITICS

One Year Later: Gaza War Continues with No End in Sight

It's been a year since the war in Gaza started, and the Israeli military is still going strong. Despite their goal to defeat Hamas, they're not there yet. Just the other day, they told people in northern and southern Gaza to leave their homes because of new military operations. In a place called Jab

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

October 7 Anniversary Overshadowed by Political Frenzy

The one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks found both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump using the occasion for campaigning. Harris’s event, marking the tragedy with words of comfort and hope, was disrupted by pro-Gaza protesters. She committed to pushing for ceasefir

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

The Secret Ties: Israel and Azerbaijan's Controversial Alliance

Last year, Azerbaijan took complete control of Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh (NK). Meanwhile, conflicts between Israel and Hamas, and the war in Gaza, grabbed global attention. This shift in focus allowed Azerbaijan and Israel to strengthen their partnership without much outside scrutiny. The Nag

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

One Year Later: Remembering the Hamas Attack on Israel

A year ago, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. About 100 of these hostages are still missing, and many are feared dead. This attack, happening on a major Jewish holiday, shook Israelis' sense of security and sparked a war that h

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Gaza's Relentless Year: A Story of War, Hunger, and Children's Cries

Over the past year, Gaza has faced unending attacks from Israel. The most recent significant event was an airstrike in Abasan al-Kabira on October 7, 2023, where one family suffered the loss of 18 members, including children and women. The bombing was in response to earlier attacks by Palestinian mi

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Remembering Hamas Attack: One Year Later

Exactly one year ago, a surprise attack by the militant group Hamas left Israel reeling. Happening on a major Jewish holiday, it caught everyone off guard. Almost 400 people were killed and many more taken hostage at a music festival. The pain is still raw for families who lost loved ones that day.

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Disappearances in Israel: A Diverse Impact

Imagine you're missing a family member. Now, think about 45 people who have vanished. These individuals come from different backgrounds—Israeli, French-Israeli, Thai, Tanzanian, and American-Israeli. They were taken in various ways too. Some, like Omer Neutra, were serving in the Israeli Defense For

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

American Detained in Russia: A Different Story

Meet Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old from Michigan. He's not your typical fighter; he was an English teacher traveling the world. But in April 2022, Russian forces detained him while he was in Ukraine. Why? They say he fought against them as a mercenary for money. Stephen says no way, he's a pacifist

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Peace in the Middle East: A New Approach

To achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East, a comprehensive plan must be implemented. This includes starting a two-state process between Israel and Palestine, with strict oversight on rebuilding efforts to combat corruption. Israel's security concerns are valid, so the West Bank state should be d

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Israel, Iran and US: A Dangerous Dance

As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, some of Benjamin Netanyahu's supporters in the United States believe it may be a good time for Israel to disrupt Tehran’s nuclear program. However, experts warn that such an attack could trigger a massive war involving the US. Former President Trump has

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