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A New Mayor, New Orders: Housing and Controversy in New York City

January 3, 2026

New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, wasted no time making his mark. On his first day in office, he revoked several executive orders from his predecessor, Eric Adams. These orders, signed after Adams' federal indictment, included one that expanded the definition of antisemitism and another tha

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US and Israel Clash Over West Bank Policies

December 30, 2025

In a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tensions arose over Israel's actions in the West Bank. The US expressed worries about settler violence, settlement growth, and the freezing of Palestinian tax funds. The US team, including top advis

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Pardon Drama: Trump and Herzog at Odds Over Netanyahu's Fate

December 30, 2025

A heated debate is unfolding over a potential pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U. S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog had assured him a pardon for Netanyahu was in the works. However, Herzog's office swiftly denied this, stating no such

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Why U. S. Backing for Israel is a Smart Move

December 23, 2025

A prominent U. S. senator recently highlighted the benefits of supporting Israel. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, argued that the U. S. gains a lot from its defense aid to Israel. He believes the alliance brings valuable intelligence, counterterrorism skills, and advanced tech that

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Israel and the U. S. Mull Over Iran's Growing Threats

December 20, 2025

Israel is worried about Iran. They think Iran is making more missiles and fixing their nuclear sites. Israel wants to talk to President Trump about this. They might ask for help to strike Iran again. Israel and the U. S. already hit Iran's nuclear sites in June. But Iran is trying to rebuild them.

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Trump's Big Talk: Saudi Prince's Visit and Middle East Peace

November 16, 2025

Trump is really pushing for Saudi Arabia and Israel to become friends. He thinks this will make the Middle East a safer place. He's hoping Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will agree to join the Abraham Accords when he visits the White House. But it's not that simple. Saudi Arabia wants a Pal

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US Warns Israel: No West Bank Takeover

October 23, 2025

Recent events have put Israel in a tough spot. The US has made it clear that any move by Israel to take control of parts of the West Bank would mean losing all support from the US. This warning came from none other than former US President Donald Trump, who said Israel would face serious consequence

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Gaza Hostage Remains: A Step Towards Closure

October 20, 2025

In a somber development, Israeli authorities have taken custody of a deceased hostage's remains from Gaza. This transfer, facilitated by the Red Cross, marks another chapter in the ongoing efforts to recover hostages under the recent ceasefire agreement. The identity of the deceased remains unknown

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A Misstep in Middle East Diplomacy: The Doha Strike and Its Aftermath

October 18, 2025

In the complex world of Middle East diplomacy, a single event can have far-reaching consequences. This was evident when Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, backfired. The botched operation, which took place on September 9, not only failed to eliminate its primary targets but also strain

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Tech Workers Lose Jobs Over Office Protest

August 30, 2025

Workers at a big tech company recently lost their jobs after a bold move. They entered an executive's office to make a statement. This happened at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Two employees, Riki Fameli and Anna Hattle, were part of a group called No Azure for Apartheid. They wan