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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Israel Launches Heavy Bombardment on Southern Lebanon

Israel carried out a series of night‑time air attacks over the southern Lebanese townships, resulting in at least fifteen fatalities according to local reports. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed the strikes targeted members of Hezbollah and their facilities in several districts, citing repeated bre

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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Israel pushes forward with new school plans in Hebron

Israel has just approved building a new school for Jewish settlers right in the middle of Hebron, a Palestinian city in the West Bank. This move comes just one day after the same official scrapped a deal that gave Palestinians some control over construction in the city’s historic center. The Cave of

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Hebron Shrine Control Shift Sparks New Tensions

Israel has taken over planning and building rights at a key Jewish‑Muslim shrine in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority. The move ends an agreement that had been in place since the 1990s. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he approved the change on Monday night. The decision means Is

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Territory Shift and Losses in Gaza

Israeli forces have moved further into the Gaza Strip, taking control of more than sixty percent of the area and forcing families to leave their homes. In a recent strike near a residential block in Nuseirat refugee camp, two brothers were killed, bringing the total number of Palestinians dead from

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Jun 16 2026POLITICS

Russian attacks keep destroying Ukraine’s historic places

Russia has struck more than 1, 700 sites that hold history and culture. A missile set the 11th‑century Dormition Cathedral on fire, a place that is part of UNESCO heritage and important to Russian Orthodox people. The Ukrainian church leader called the strike a crime against humanity, history

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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Russian Claim: No Attack on Kyiv Monastery, Patriot Missile Faulted

Russia announced that it did not hit the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv during a recent night raid on military sites. The monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, caught fire after the heaviest Russian air assault on the capital in two weeks. Moscow said its strike targeted drone factorie

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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Putin’s Birthday Call to Trump: A Shift in Global Chatter?

Russian President Vladimir Putin broke tradition by publicly celebrating Donald Trump’s 80th birthday over the phone last weekend. The Kremlin confirmed the call lasted nearly an hour, a rare moment where the two leaders focused on personal well-wishes rather than geopolitical disputes. Putin called

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Russia talks peace but keeps pushing forward

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently spoke to news editors in St. Petersburg, making a few surprising remarks about the war in Ukraine. He suggested that Russia could both keep fighting and still be open to a peace deal at the same time. "One doesn't rule out the other, " he said, explaining th

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Israel Approves More Housing in West Bank: What It Means for Peace

Israel recently greenlit plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements, a move that’s stirring fresh debates about land disputes and future borders. The decision, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aims to strengthen Israel’s presence in the territory, which most countri

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

A closer look at Israel's latest West Bank housing plans

Israel’s government just approved plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements. These areas are under Israeli control but claimed by Palestinians for a future state. Most countries see these settlements as against international law, making peace talks harder. Finance Minister

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