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Columbia Professor Faces Campus Ban After Anti-Israel Protest Clash

October 17, 2024

Last week, Columbia University banned a professor named Shai Davidai from campus. The ban happened after he argued with anti-Israel protesters and had heated exchanges with school leaders on the anniversary of a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. The school claims Davidai harassed some faculty member

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UN Peacekeepers Stick to Their Posts in Lebanon Despite Israeli Pressure

October 15, 2024

The United Nations has decided to keep its peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, even though they've been under fire. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, wants them to move, but the UN won't budge. The UNIFIL peacekeeping force will stay put, with support from the UN Security Council and the co

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US Warns Israel: Improve Gaza Aid or Risk Losing Military Support

October 15, 2024

The Biden administration recently sent a strong message to Israel, asking for urgent action to enhance the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In a letter signed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the US demanded that Israel take steps within the next 30 days to

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Drone Strike: Israel's Defense Gap Exposed

October 15, 2024

A deadly drone attack by Hezbollah, launched from Lebanon, hit a military base deep inside Israel. This surprise assault shows Hezbollah's growing power and Israel's struggle to defend against new types of attacks. Four soldiers were killed and many more were hurt. The drone targeted the dining hall

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Drone Attack in Israel: Casualties and Gaza Strikes

October 14, 2024

Imagine a morning that starts with a drone attack on an Israeli army base. Four soldiers lost their lives, and many more were hurt. Meanwhile, in Gaza, things were even worse. Israeli strikes killed at least 41 people, with 13 of them being children. One of the hardest-hit places was the Al Mufti s

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Israel Gets a Helping Hand from the U.S.

October 14, 2024

The U.S. has decided to lend a helping hand to Israel by sending over a top-notch anti-missile system called THAAD. This system comes with a team of soldiers and advanced equipment like radar and interceptors. It's designed to protect against ballistic missiles that can travel up to 125 miles. This

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Israeli Tanks Enter UN Base in Lebanon, Sparking Controversy

October 14, 2024

On Sunday morning, Israeli tanks barged into a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon, causing quite a stir. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) reported that two Israeli Merkava tanks smashed through the main gate of the base. After the tanks left, nearby shells explo

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Shaky Ground: Iran and Israel's Recent Showdown

October 13, 2024

Tensions between Iran and Israel are at an all-time high, with no signs of easing up. Recently, Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel, prompted by Israel's actions against Iran-backed groups. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that Iran would do whatever it takes to protect

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Bill Maher's Advice to Chappell Roan: Think Twice About Politics

October 12, 2024

Comedian Bill Maher recently had some strong words for singer Chappell Roan on his show, Real Time with Bill Maher. He tried to teach her and her fans about the Middle East conflict, using her political statements as a starting point. Maher praised Roan for criticizing both sides of the political ai

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Military Moves in Gaza: A Look at the Recent Wave of Operations

October 12, 2024

The Israeli military has launched a large-scale operation in northern Gaza. This comes after recent reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considered a plan to starve out Hamas. Some cabinet members said the latest action is loosely based on this plan. Military flyers warned people in northe