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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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Dec 02 2024POLITICS

Lebanon Faces More Israeli Strikes After Ceasefire

Israeli airplanes bombed a village in southern Lebanon on Sunday, while soldiers attacked other nearby towns still controlled by Israel. This happened just a few days after a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hezbollah was agreed upon. No casualties were reported right away. Both the Israeli mil

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Dec 02 2024POLITICS

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza: Airstrikes and Stolen Aid

A series of Israeli airstrikes in the northern Gaza region on Saturday left at least 200 people dead, according to local health officials. This tragedy occurred as the United Nations announced a pause in aid deliveries through the main crossing point between Israel and Gaza, due to the theft of seve

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Dec 01 2024POLITICS

News of Hope and Defiance: Lebanese Return Home After Uneasy Truce

In the aftermath of a two-month war, the southern suburbs of Beirut hummed with activity as displaced residents like Hussein Mallah returned to repair their homes and businesses. The ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel was fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Yet, despite t

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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 29 2024POLITICS

Rebels in Syria Surprise with New Offensive

You might think Syria is quiet these days, but think again! Rebels have just launched a big surprise attack. They've taken over 40 towns and even a whole military base, right under the nose of the Syrian government's forces and their allies from Iran. Aleppo, the country's second-biggest city, is ri

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

The ICC's Israel Indictment: A Blunder or a Turning Point?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently accused Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant of war crimes. This move has caused quite a stir, and not in a good way. The ICC, which is supposed to uphold global justice, is now facing accusations of bias and overreach. Critics argue tha

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Israel's Finance Minister Suggests Taking Over Gaza

Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sparked a discussion by proposing that Israel should control the Gaza Strip. This idea was presented after a recent conflict with Hamas. Smotrich believes that the Israeli Defense Forces should manage Gaza's civilian affairs to keep the region secure and

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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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