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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Hostages to be Released: Hamas and Israel's Shaky Truce

The ceasefire in Gaza is hanging by a thread. Hamas has promised to free three more Israeli captives. This move could keep the fragile peace going, but it's far from guaranteed. Hamas had threatened to delay the release, accusing Israel of not holding up its end of the bargain. They wanted more tent

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Why Time is Crucial for Gaza's Survivors and Prisoners' Which Remain

Imagine walking, wounded and half-starved through a public gathering in Gaza. Someone else’s words coming out of the mouth because they were forced to say them. This is exactly what happened to three hostages- Or Levy, 52, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben-Ami. When Hamade ignored the phased cease-fire

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Books Under Fire: The Jerusalem Bookstore Raid

East Jerusalem's Educational Bookshop, a pillar of intellectual life, is now facing trouble. Is this raid by police is a result of reading too many books? Police showed up at the bookshop on Sunday and accused the owners of selling books that spread hate. They were also suspicious about selling boo

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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Main Road Reopens Amid Uncertain Peace

A temporary pause in fighting is pushing forward in Gaza as Israeli forces step back from a key route between the north and south sides of the region, handing a victory to Hamas. The move is part of a broader deal to ease tensions and extend a fragile peace, but talks didn’t seem as sild as clouds m

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Hostages To Be Freed

The war in Gaza has reached a pivotal moment. Hamas has finally disclosed the names of the next three Israeli hostages to be freed in the next cease-fire exchange. But the road to peace is not smooth and full of bumps. The hostages, Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben-Ami, are set to be released

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Feb 01 2025CRIME

Freedom at Last: Three Men from Gaza's Captivity

Three men are awaited in Israel, recently freed from their rough time in Gaza. Imagine being in a terrible situation and two of these men are parents. Keith Siegel, who is both an Israeli and American citizen, was surprisingly positive, thinking of ways he could make the days pass.

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Egypt's Sisi Turns Away From Trump

Cracking diplomatic trouble brews as Egypt and the U. S. hit a roadblock. Egypt says "No" to Trump's idea to let Palestinian refugees from Gaza into the Sinai. Cairo's Foreign Ministry strongly rejects the suggestion. Egypt puts out a warning, saying that the idea could cause chaos an

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

The Shifting Ground in Gaza: A Refugee Crisis

A major change has hit the ground in Gaza. Israel has taken a hard stance. It has decided to not play nice with the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA. An Israeli diplomat, Danny Danon, announced that Israel will no longer work with the UNRWA. They want the UN agency to shut d

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Thursday's Big News: Israelis & Thais to Be Freed from Gaza

Israel has revealed the names of three people they hope to see freed in Gaza this Thursday. They include Arbel Yehud, 29, who was taken from her home, along with her partner Ariel Cunio. Gadi Moses, an 80-year-old grandfather, was also snatched from the same community. And Agam Berger, a 19-year-old

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

President Trump’s Plan to Relocate Gazans: What’s the Fuss?

US President Donald Trump has a new idea: move people from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt. He thinks this will stop violence and improve lives. Some Israeli politicians like this idea, but Jordan and Egypt are not happy. They worry it could cause another big problem, like the one in 1948. Plus, it might b

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