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Google's Election Day Chat Rules Spark Debate

November 6, 2024

Google has been keeping a close eye on employees' election-related discussions. Ahead of the U. S. elections, Google executives sent out a warning to keep political chats off a popular internal forum called Memegen. Employees didn't quite listen, sharing election memes and criticizing company polici

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A Deadly Night in Gaza: Airstrike Kills 20, Raises Questions

November 5, 2024

Late Monday night, an Israeli airstrike hit a home in northern Gaza, killing at least 20 people, most of them women and children, Palestinian officials reported. This strike occurred in the town of Beit Lahiya, close to the border with Israel. The home was sheltering several displaced families, and

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Family Outrage: Israel's Netanyahu Faces Heat Over Hamas Leaks

November 5, 2024

Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are angry. They believe leaks by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office have hurt efforts to free their loved ones. Last week, an Israeli court lifted part of a gag order on this investigation. Netanyahu's media adviser was one of five people arrested. The

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The U. S. Election: Global Impact on Key Issues

November 5, 2024

Every four years, the U. S. presidential election stirs up a lot of talk around the world. This time is no different. Let's break down how the election might affect various regions and issues. Israel, for instance, might not see a big change no matter who wins. Israelis seem to like Trump, but the c

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Why John Oliver Wants Undecided Leftists to Vote

November 5, 2024

With the presidential election just a day away, many leftist voters are conflicted. Jacob Oliver, a popular comic, wants them to vote for one candidate in particular—Kamala Harris. On his show "Last Week Tonight, " Oliver addressed those planning to skip the election because of the recent bombing in

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Israeli Prime Minister’s Office Leak: Ripple Effects on Gaza War Deal

November 5, 2024

What started as a leak from the Israeli prime minister's office has turned into a major scandal. The leak, involving classified intelligence, might have hurt efforts to negotiate a hostage deal in the Gaza war. Four people were arrested, including Eliezer Feldstein, a media adviser in the prime mini

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Kamala Harris Promises Action on Gaza in Michigan Speech

November 4, 2024

Kamala Harris, during her final campaign stop in Michigan, pledged to work towards ending the conflict in Gaza. She aimed to connect with the state’s large Arab American and Muslim American populations, who have been critical of her stance on Israel’s actions. With the election just days away, Harri

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Spies and Lies: The Aide's Arrest Scorns Opinions

November 4, 2024

In Israel, police recently arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Why? Some politicians say he leaked secret intel to foreign news outlets. The leaked news claimed Hamas was secretly planning to move hostages out of Gaza through Egypt. Critics believe this was done to block peace

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John Oliver's Election Day Message: Why Voting Matters

November 4, 2024

On YouTube, John Oliver from Last Week Tonight shared his final thoughts on the U. S. presidential election. He urged viewers, especially those who feel frustrated with the Biden/Harris administration's handling of Israel, to vote for Kamala Harris. Some Muslim and Arab voices, despite their pain, d

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Israeli Forces Nab Hezbollah Operative on Lebanese Beach

November 3, 2024

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