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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Gaza War: US Stops Cease-Fire, Lebanon Seeks Peace

In a surprising move, the United States has blocked a UN call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. This decision has sparked a storm of criticism from Palestinians and raised questions about the US's role in the conflict. Meanwhile, Lebanon is pushing for a deal to end its own fight with Israel. But

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Steps Toward Peace: US Envoy Sees Progress in Hezbollah-Israel Talks

US envoy Amos Hochstein has reported significant advances in the effort to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. After visiting Beirut, Hochstein stated that the differences between the two sides are shrinking, boosting confidence in a potential deal. Hochstein will meet with Israeli Prime

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Deadly Israeli Strikes in Gaza; Netanyahu's Residence Targeted

Overnight and early Sunday, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed scores of people, according to local health officials. Simultaneously, Israeli police arrested three individuals after flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea. The Israeli military also advanced further i

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Peace Talks Heat Up: Hezbollah Weighs US-Israeli Ceasefire Plan

Israel and the militant group Hezbollah are in the midst of intense peace negotiations. The US has presented a new ceasefire proposal, which Hezbollah is considering. The proposed deal includes a 60-day pause in fighting and has terms that align with a 2006 UN resolution. The Lebanese army might pla

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Israeli Airstrikes: Casualties Mount in Lebanon and Gaza

Sunday saw a surge in violence as Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon and northern Gaza, causing dozens of deaths, including children. This comes amid global attention to the U. S. election's potential impact on conflicts with Iranian-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjami

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Israeli Forces Nab Hezbollah Operative on Lebanese Beach

Last Friday, the Israeli military pulled off a daring amphibious raid. They snatched a high-ranking Hezbollah operative from a beach in Batroun, a small town in northern Lebanon. The elite Shayetet 13 unit, often compared to the U. S. Navy SEALs, landed on the coast and whisked the operative back to

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Violence Erupts After Israeli Airstrikes on Hezbollah Bases

In the early hours of a recent Saturday, central Israel faced a sudden attack that hurt 11 people. This incident followed Iran’s leader’s threat of a harsh retaliation against Israel after several air raids on Gaza and Lebanon. The attacks on the central Israeli town of Tira were part of a series of

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Israel and Lebanon: A Night of Airstrikes, a Push for Peace

In the quiet of night, Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah's command centers and munitions factories. This move came as the U. S. was urging for a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon. The Israeli military warned residents to evacuate, announcing their troop

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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 26 2024POLITICS

Middle East in Turmoil: Israel Strikes Iran, Amidst Regional Tension

Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iran early Saturday, targeting military facilities that produce missiles and surface-to-air missile sites. This escalation heightens tensions between the longtime enemies, with the region already facing violence from militant groups backed by Iran. Lebanon has

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