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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Spies and Lies: The Aide's Arrest Scorns Opinions

In Israel, police recently arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Why? Some politicians say he leaked secret intel to foreign news outlets. The leaked news claimed Hamas was secretly planning to move hostages out of Gaza through Egypt. Critics believe this was done to block peace

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Michigan Congresswoman Stands Apart in Endorsement

Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib didn’t back Kamala Harris at a Detroit union rally, where the war in Gaza is a big issue for Arab American voters. Tlaib, the first Palestinian American in Congress, is the only member of the progressive "Squad" who hasn’t endorsed Harris. The other three – Ayann

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Israeli Forces Enter Gaza Hospital as UN Sounds Alarm

Recent events in Gaza have taken a dire turn as Israeli forces have stepped inside Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya. This comes at a time when the United Nations is warning about the severe conditions unfolding in the northern Gaza Strip. The hospital was already stretched thin, with supplies run

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Gaza: Aid Dilemma Sparks US Intervention

The flow of aid into Gaza has hit an all-time low since the recent conflict began, according to UN data. Only 836 aid trucks have managed to enter the strip this month. Before the war, around 500 trucks filled with aid and trade goods would enter daily. Israel's COGAT agency reports that while dozen

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Israeli Military Leaders Call for Political Action in Gaza and Lebanon

Israel's top military brass has sent clear signals that the country has done all it can on the battlefield in Gaza and Lebanon. They're urging political leaders to step in and negotiate a deal. This comes as Lebanon's prime minister hints at a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah. Both U. S. presidenti

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Cyprus President Meets Biden: Talks on Gaza & Reunification

President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus paid a visit to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden. Their discussions covered a range of important topics. They talked about supporting Ukraine against Russia's actions, sending aid to Gaza, and improving energy security. President Biden recall

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Why Israel's Ban on UNRWA Might Hurt Palestinians

Imagine you live in a place where there's almost no government. That's Gaza, and a big help there is UNRWA, a United Nations group that does lots of stuff like teaching kids, giving healthcare, and even helping people with their feelings. But recently, Israel said "no more" to UNRWA, claiming the gr

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Gaza's Struggle: Why isn't the World Responding?

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) recently expressed frustration at the global inaction towards Gaza's dire situation. Despite ongoing horrors, the world hasn't stepped in to help. Israel's parliament passed two bills that could severely hurt UNRWA's operations. These bills aim to b

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Gaza Strike: New Hezbollah Leader Elected

Early Tuesday, an Israeli strike in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya town killed at least 34 people. The target was a five-story building sheltering displaced Palestinians. Over half of the victims were women and children. This happens amidst a major Israeli operation in the area, which has lasted over t

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Tragic Strike in Gaza: What You Need to Know

Early on Tuesday, an Israeli strike hit a building in northern Gaza where displaced Palestinians were seeking shelter. The attack claimed the lives of at least 34 people, with more than half being women and children. This is just one of the many strikes that have been targeting areas where Palestini

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