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The Challenges of Palestinian Scientists Amidst Conflict

December 10, 2024

For decades, the pursuit of a scientific career in the Palestinian territories has been tough. Things took a dramatic turn on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, sparking a war in the Gaza Strip that's lasted more than a year. As Israel responded with bombings and invasions to target Hamas,

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Melbourne Synagogue Attack: A Closer Look at Growing Antisemitism

December 9, 2024

Last week, a shocking arson attack took place at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. It's being looked into as a possible terrorist incident, according to Australian officials. The synagogue, a major Jewish center in Australia, caught fire early on Friday morning, forcing worshippers to flee du

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Hateful Posters Strike University of Rochester

December 9, 2024

Antisemitism on college campuses has hit an all-time high since the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. The University of Rochester recently experienced a nasty wave of hate when anti-Israel students plastered threatening posters targeting Jewish faculty and staff. The posts accused them of severe crimes li

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The Illegal Immigrant Behind Chicago's Latest Hate Crime

December 5, 2024

On October 26, a 22-year-old man from Mauritania named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi opened fire on an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood. The attacker, who was in the U. S. illegally, targeted the man because of his religion. Abdallahi had been in the country since March 2023,

politics

Young Hero Lost: Remembering Omer and Dreaming of Peace

December 3, 2024

Imagine the emptiness felt by President Joe Biden and his wife Jill when they heard about Omer Neutra. This young man, just 21, was cut down by Hamas during a harsh attack last October. But Omer wasn't just any young person. He was an American hero, serving in the Israel Defense Forces, risking his

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Meet the New Middle East Adviser: Massad Boulos

December 2, 2024

President-elect Trump has chosen Massad Boulos, a wealthy Lebanese businessman whose son is married to Tiffany Trump, as his senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump praised Boulos' business acumen and his support for Republican values, highlighting his role in building coalitions w

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International Court Arrests: What Does This Mean for the US?

December 1, 2024

Imagine this: an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This isn't just a big deal in Israel, but it also raises some questions here in the United States. The court thinks Israel might have done something wrong in the Gaza Strip, like usi

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Tragedy Strikes Gaza: Aid Workers Caught in Conflict

November 30, 2024

On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed five people, including three workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK), a charity providing vital meals to those affected by the war. This is not the first time WCK has been caught in the crossfire. Earlier this year, another strike killed seven of the

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Why the Sudden Rebel Push in Syria Matters

November 30, 2024

The long-standing civil war in Syria has recently seen a surprising turn of events with rebels launching a strong offensive on Aleppo, a major city with a rich history. This move, the first since 2016, has reignited the conflict and raised concerns about stability in the Middle East. Russian, Irani

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The ICC's Israel Indictment: A Blunder or a Turning Point?

November 27, 2024

The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently accused Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant of war crimes. This move has caused quite a stir, and not in a good way. The ICC, which is supposed to uphold global justice, is now facing accusations of bias and overreach. Critics argue tha