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Three Israeli Women Return Home: A Bittersweet Peace Deal

January 20, 2025

On Sunday, three Israeli women—Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, and Emily Damari—finally walked into the open arms of their families at the Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. This joyful reunion marked the end of their over-a-year-long captivity. The streets of Tel Aviv were filled with celebration as

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Gaza Calm Restarts, but Far-Right Israelis Quit over Prisoner Swap

January 19, 2025

In Gaza, a ceasefire has begun after Israel and Hamas agreed on a hostage trade. However, some Israeli politicians aren't happy about it. The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right views, has decided to quit the government. They say the deal, which sets free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners,

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Hope Amidst Conflict: Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Deal Brings Relief

January 18, 2025

After a long and tense conflict, Israel's government has finally given the green light to a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. This deal is set to start on Sunday morning, bringing a much-needed break to the 15-month battle. The agreement was approved by Israel's cabinet late on Friday n

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New Airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island: A Mystery Unfolds

January 17, 2025

Deep in the Indian Ocean, a remote island named Abd al-Kuri in Yemen is seeing some unusual activity. Satellite images reveal that an airstrip is nearly complete on this small dot of land. This could be a game-changer for military operations in the region, especially those patrolling the Gulf of Ade

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Gaza Strip: Then and Now: A Look from Space

January 17, 2025

Ever wondered how a war zone looks from space? Satellite images of the Gaza Strip are painting a grim picture. This small coastal territory, about the size of New York City, has been hit hard by the Israel-Hamas conflict. You might be shocked to see how much has changed. Before the war, Gaza was a

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Why Arab States Want PA to Lead Gaza Recovery

January 17, 2025

Arab nations are pushing for Israel and the U. S. to let the Palestinian Authority (PA), along with the UN's Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, handle Gaza's recovery after the recent conflict. They fear a political vacuum could cause more problems. Discussions about Gaza's future are set to start soo

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Is the Gaza Ceasefire Too Late?

January 17, 2025

After 15 months of deadly conflict, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was finally reached. This agreement comes too little, too late for the people of Gaza who have suffered tremendous loss. President Biden's hands-off approach is criticized for not using America's influence to end the conflict e

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Hostage Swap: A Mix of Relief and Outrage in Israel

January 17, 2025

The recent hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas has brought a wave of emotions. On one hand, families are overjoyed to get their loved ones back after months in captivity. But on the other hand, there's a strong sense of anger and disgust. Israel had to negotiate with the same group that c

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A Glimmer of Hope: Bringing Hostages Home

January 17, 2025

For 468 long days, families of hostages have been living in darkness. But now, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas promises a sliver of light. The deal, starting Jan. 19 for 42 days, could free 33 of the 98 hostages. The agonizing wait for the remaining families continues. Each day they ask

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Gaza Deal: A Step Toward Peace or Just a Pause?

January 15, 2025

Lately, there's been a big deal struck between Israel and Hamas that aims to put a temporary stop to the fighting in Gaza. The plan is that Hamas and its allies will let go of 33 people they took from Israel in October last year, in exchange for Israel setting free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.