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Vice President Harris' Vogue Shoot: A Day of Glamour and Politics

October 12, 2024

On a Monday filled with significant global events, Vice President Kamala Harris took time out for a glamorous Vogue magazine cover shoot. The shoot coincided with the one-year anniversary of a deadly massacre in Israel and as Florida prepared for a major hurricane. Harris, dressed in a $3,000 Gabrie

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Israel's Airstrikes: A Devastating Blow to Beirut

October 11, 2024

In a sudden and deadly turn of events, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on central Beirut, leaving at least 22 people dead and over 100 wounded. The first strike targeted an eight-story apartment block in Ras al-Nabaa, with witnesses reporting ongoing explosions inside the building. This w

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Israel and Palestine: Health Care Under Fire

October 11, 2024

A United Nations-backed panel has come out with some strong words against Israel. They say that Israel is wrecking Gaza's health care system with deliberate attacks. Both sides, Israel and the Palestinians, have been accused of torturing people. The panel was set up by the U.N. Human Rights Council

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Gaza School Strike: What Really Happened?

October 10, 2024

Imagine going to a school that’s supposed to be a safe haven, only to be hit by a strike. That’s what happened in Gaza this week. A school serving as a shelter for people fleeing their homes was bombed, killing 27 people. Israel said they were targeting militants, but there’s no proof yet. This isn’

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Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Security and Middle East Peace

October 10, 2024

This morning, President Biden picked up the phone to chat with Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Vice President Harris also joined the conversation. The President made it clear that the U.S. stands solidly behind Israel's security. He didn't mince words when it came to Iran's recent balli

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Deadly Clashes in Gaza: Why and What's Next?

October 9, 2024

In the north of Gaza, a big Israeli operation has killed many people and put three hospitals at risk. This comes over a year after the war with Hamas started. Jabaliya, a place with a lot of history, is where the fighting is happening. It's hard for people to move around, and hospitals are strugglin

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CBS's Israel Interview Sparks Internal Debate

October 9, 2024

You might think morning show interviews are all about fun topics like cooking and celebrities. But recently, CBS News host Tony Dokoupil's chat with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel has caused quite a stir. The interview, which aired on September 30, focused on Coates' new book of essays. It did

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One Year Later: Gaza War Continues with No End in Sight

October 8, 2024

It's been a year since the war in Gaza started, and the Israeli military is still going strong. Despite their goal to defeat Hamas, they're not there yet. Just the other day, they told people in northern and southern Gaza to leave their homes because of new military operations. In a place called Jab

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October 7 Anniversary Overshadowed by Political Frenzy

October 8, 2024

The one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks found both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump using the occasion for campaigning. Harris’s event, marking the tragedy with words of comfort and hope, was disrupted by pro-Gaza protesters. She committed to pushing for ceasefir

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The Secret Ties: Israel and Azerbaijan's Controversial Alliance

October 8, 2024

Last year, Azerbaijan took complete control of Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh (NK). Meanwhile, conflicts between Israel and Hamas, and the war in Gaza, grabbed global attention. This shift in focus allowed Azerbaijan and Israel to strengthen their partnership without much outside scrutiny. The Na...