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palestinian society

Are We Moving Too Fast with Social Changes?

June 18, 2026

A recent survey shows Americans are split over whether society has changed too quickly on issues like gender identity, sexual orientation, and cultural acceptance. Nearly half of those asked believe the country has gone "too far, " while a third think it hasn’t gone far enough. That’s a shift from l

health

Understanding married life in Palestine: How women balance faith, culture, and intimacy

June 18, 2026

In Palestinian society, married women often face a tricky balance between religious teachings, cultural expectations, and personal happiness. A recent study spoke to 20 women from cities, villages, and refugee camps to understand how they view intimacy, trust, and their own needs in marriage. The wo

politics

Israel pushes forward with new school plans in Hebron

June 18, 2026

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

opinion

Violence Against Women: A Long‑Term Challenge

June 17, 2026

The push to stop all violence toward women by 2030 looks hard to meet. A look at the European Union shows that the problem is still big, progress has stalled, and even rich, gender‑fair nations have high rates. Young people also seem untouched by current prevention programs. In many EU countries, w

politics

Hebron Shrine Control Shift Sparks New Tensions

June 17, 2026

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

politics

Territory Shift and Losses in Gaza

June 17, 2026

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

religion

Religion under pressure: Where governments restrict faith the most

June 17, 2026

A new study reveals that nearly 60 countries now enforce strict limits on religious practices, with governments playing an active role in controlling what people believe and how they express it. The findings, gathered by researchers who track religious freedom worldwide, show that restrictions have

politics

Student Walkout at Stanford Hits Google CEO Over Military Contracts

June 16, 2026

In a surprising turn during a graduation speech, the head of Google walked into a quiet protest. The audience was his former classmates from Stanford’s engineering program, and about 200 of them left the hall while others shouted disapproval. The issue at hand is Google’s partnership with the Isr

entertainment

A Fresh Look at Spielberg's New Movie: Truth, Trust, and the Unknown

June 16, 2026

Steven Spielberg takes another swing at alien mysteries in his newest film, but this time the twist isn’t about little green visitors landing on Earth. Instead, it’s about a massive online leak revealing decades of hidden UFO files, government cover-ups, and possible real encounters. The story follo

art

A Fresh Look at How Art Can Thrive

June 15, 2026

The art scene today feels like a tightrope walk. Many pieces are bought as investments, inequality runs deep, and small galleries often shut down. Artists themselves see these problems clearly. In early 2025 a British filmmaker wrote that art should help us dream new worlds, not just mirror the pres