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Israel's Recent Strike: A Warning to Iran

October 31, 2024

On October 26, Israel made history by carrying out its first overt aerial attack on Iran. The move came after months of Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel. Israel's Air Force, using over 100 aircraft, targeted Iran's ballistic missile production facilities and key air defense systems. This

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Why Israel's Ban on UNRWA Might Hurt Palestinians

October 31, 2024

Imagine you live in a place where there's almost no government. That's Gaza, and a big help there is UNRWA, a United Nations group that does lots of stuff like teaching kids, giving healthcare, and even helping people with their feelings. But recently, Israel said "no more" to UNRWA, claiming the gr

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Satellite Photos Reveal Damage to Iran Military Sites After Israeli Strike

October 30, 2024

Did you know that a recent Israeli attack on Iran might have caused some damage? Satellite images from Planet Labs show that key facilities for making ballistic missiles and air defense systems in Tehran and Parchin could have been hit. Experts aren't sure exactly how many sites were targeted, but t

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Mysterious Ballot Box Fires: A Closer Look

October 30, 2024

Early on Monday morning, voters in Oregon and Washington woke up to some unsettling news. Ballot boxes in Vancouver, Washington, and nearby Portland, Oregon, had been set ablaze. Authorities found a note in one of the boxes that read, “ALL DROP BOXES WILL BURN. FREE GAZA. ” This led them to believe

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Gas Prices Drop, Four Seasons Shooting, Gaza Strike, Spain Floods, McDonald’s Recovery

October 30, 2024

Election days are near, and so is a fall in gas prices. Analysts say we might soon see prices below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2021. Here’s what else is happening across the globe. Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up her campaign's final speech in Washington D. C. , the same spot wh

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Why Did Israel Ban UNRWA?

October 30, 2024

Israel's parliament recently voted to shut down a long-standing United Nations agency, UNRWA, which supports millions of Palestinian refugees. This ban could severely harm millions of Palestinians who depend on the agency for vital services like education, healthcare, and food. Despite strong opposi

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Israel Bans UNRWA: What It Means for Palestinian Refugees

October 30, 2024

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has turned the spotlight on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) by voting to ban its operations within Israel. This move came swiftly on Monday night and has sparked a storm of international criticism. The decision calls into qu

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Israel Shuts Down UN Refugee Aid: What's Next?

October 30, 2024

Imagine this: nearly 6 million Palestinian refugees could be left without critical support like food, healthcare, and education. This is what's at stake after Israel's parliament passed a law banning a key UN agency from operating in territories it controls. The agency, UNRWA, has been a lifeline fo

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Gaza's Struggle: Why isn't the World Responding?

October 30, 2024

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) recently expressed frustration at the global inaction towards Gaza's dire situation. Despite ongoing horrors, the world hasn't stepped in to help. Israel's parliament passed two bills that could severely hurt UNRWA's operations. These bills aim to b

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Gaza Strike: New Hezbollah Leader Elected

October 29, 2024

Early Tuesday, an Israeli strike in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya town killed at least 34 people. The target was a five-story building sheltering displaced Palestinians. Over half of the victims were women and children. This happens amidst a major Israeli operation in the area, which has lasted over t