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Israeli Military Leaders Call for Political Action in Gaza and Lebanon

October 31, 2024

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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Israel's Recent Strike: A Warning to Iran

October 31, 2024

On October 26, Israel made history by carrying out its first overt aerial attack on Iran. The move came after months of Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel. Israel's Air Force, using over 100 aircraft, targeted Iran's ballistic missile production facilities and key air defense systems. This

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Why Israel's Ban on UNRWA Might Hurt Palestinians

October 31, 2024

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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Israel Bans UNRWA: What It Means for Palestinian Refugees

October 30, 2024

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has turned the spotlight on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) by voting to ban its operations within Israel. This move came swiftly on Monday night and has sparked a storm of international criticism. The decision calls into qu

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Israel Shuts Down UN Refugee Aid: What's Next?

October 30, 2024

Imagine this: nearly 6 million Palestinian refugees could be left without critical support like food, healthcare, and education. This is what's at stake after Israel's parliament passed a law banning a key UN agency from operating in territories it controls. The agency, UNRWA, has been a lifeline fo

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Iran and Israel: A Call for Peace at the UN

October 29, 2024

The United States has issued a stern warning to Iran at the UN Security Council. They cautioned that there will be "severe consequences" if Iran carries out more attacks against Israel or U. S. personnel in the Middle East. This warning comes after Israel retaliated against Iran's recent missile att

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Israel Votes to Ban UNRWA, Sparking Concerns and Criticism

October 29, 2024

In a surprising move, Israel's parliament recently voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides aid to Palestinian refugees. This agency has been the main source of humanitarian assistance in Gaza for decades. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused U

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Tragic Truck Collision in Israel: What We Know So Far

October 27, 2024

Early Sunday morning, near Tel Aviv, a truck slammed into a bus full of passengers at a bus stop near the Glilot military base. Israel's emergency services are handling multiple casualties, with at least 35 people injured. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that civilians shot and neutralized the tr

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Could a War in Iran Start a Global Conflict?

October 27, 2024

Imagine this: a Saturday morning attack by Israel on Iran. This might seem like a local issue, right? Wrong. It could pull the U. S. into a regional war and drag other big players like Russia into the mix. The U. S. isn't stopping Israel from pushing the envelope, and it's just emboldening them. Rus

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Israel Strikes Back: A Look at the Recent Conflict with Iran

October 26, 2024

Early Saturday morning, Israel decided to hit back at Iran with a series of military strikes. These strikes were in response to a ballistic missile attack that Iran launched on Israel on October 1st. The Israeli military described the strikes as precise hits on military targets in Iran. However, the