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News of Hope and Defiance: Lebanese Return Home After Uneasy Truce

December 1, 2024

In the aftermath of a two-month war, the southern suburbs of Beirut hummed with activity as displaced residents like Hussein Mallah returned to repair their homes and businesses. The ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel was fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Yet, despite t

politics

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

politics

Why Israelis Aren't Rushing Back Home

November 30, 2024

In the quiet Israeli border town of Kibbutz Malkiya, Dean Sweetland, a gardener and security volunteer, looks out at the deserted streets. A year after fleeing due to Hezbollah rockets, the town remains empty despite a ceasefire. "The ceasefire is useless, " he says, shaking his head. "How can I ask

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Rebels in Syria Surprise with New Offensive

November 29, 2024

You might think Syria is quiet these days, but think again! Rebels have just launched a big surprise attack. They've taken over 40 towns and even a whole military base, right under the nose of the Syrian government's forces and their allies from Iran. Aleppo, the country's second-biggest city, is ri

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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

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Israel's Finance Minister Suggests Taking Over Gaza

November 27, 2024

Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sparked a discussion by proposing that Israel should control the Gaza Strip. This idea was presented after a recent conflict with Hamas. Smotrich believes that the Israeli Defense Forces should manage Gaza's civilian affairs to keep the region secure and

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G7 Pushes for Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire, Ignores ICC Warrants

November 27, 2024

Foreign ministers from seven major countries met and strongly backed a quick ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah but didn’t mention the International Criminal Court’s warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. They also urged Israel to let humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning of

religion

Religious Beliefs and Military Service: A Complex Relationship

November 26, 2024

Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a respected community figure, passed away last month while fighting in Israel's recent conflict with Hezbollah. He saw his military service as a religious duty, a view shared by many observant Jews in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since the outbreak of war in October 2023, num

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Murder of Rabbi Shocks UAE: Three Uzbeks Arrested

November 25, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the arrest of three Uzbek men in connection with the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi. Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old ultra-Orthodox rabbi who managed a kosher grocery store in Dubai, had gone missing since Thursday. The killing

business

Why the Embraer Phenom 300 Is a Game-Changer in Business Jets

November 25, 2024

The Embraer Phenom 300 has taken the business jet world by storm. With almost 800 jets delivered, it's been the best-selling business jet for over a decade. Introduced in 2009, this light business jet has been updated with the Phenom 300E, which was certified in 2020. Unlike its predecessor, the Phe