Category: Western Asia
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UAE Issues Stern Warning Over West Bank Annexation Plans, Highlighting Tensions in Abraham Accords
Local sources from United Arab Emirates: البيان, الشرق للأخبار. UK coverage: Euronews.com. The United Arab Emirates has taken a firm stance against the Israeli government’s contemplation of annexing parts of the West Bank, a move that has stirred significant international concern and could potentially destabilize the historic Abraham Accords. Senior…
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Breaking Barriers: Palestinian and Israeli Beauty Queens Grace Miss Universe Stage
Local sources from Israel: Mako, וואלה אופנה. UK coverage: The Times. In a historic move that is capturing the attention of the international community, the Miss Universe competition has announced the inclusion of a Palestinian representative for the first time in its history. Nadine Ayoub, a Palestinian model and activist,…
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Lebanon at a Crossroads: The Tense Path to Disarming Hezbollah amid Regional Tensions
Local sources from Lebanon: DW, الجزيرة نت. UK coverage: The Telegraph. The recent escalation in Lebanon, following a 12-day war between Israel and Iran, has brought the disarmament of Hezbollah into sharp focus, presenting a complex challenge for Lebanon, Israel, and international mediators. Amidst the backdrop of Tehran’s weakened support…
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Tensions Escalate: Israel’s Media War and the Ongoing Conflict in Gaza
Local sources from Israel: העין השביעית, מעריב. UK coverage: The Guardian. Recent revelations have cast a new light on the lengths to which Israel’s military is willing to go in its information warfare, amidst an already tense and complex conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. A revealing report by…
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Netanyahu Holds Firm on Hostage Release for War’s End Amid International Mediation Efforts
Local sources from Israel: Mako, הארץ. UK coverage: BBC. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has once again reached a critical juncture, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu standing firm on the condition that all hostages, both alive and deceased, taken by Palestinian armed groups during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023,…
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Global Tensions Escalate: Hezbollah’s Arsenal and Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon
Local sources from Lebanon: France 24, الشرق للأخبار. UK coverage: BBC. Recent developments have brought the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah into sharp focus, revealing the complexities of military engagements and the broader implications for regional stability. The decision by Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group, before…
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Global Leaders Call For Immediate End To Gaza Conflict, Criticize Israel’s Aid Restrictions
Local sources from Israel: ynet, הארץ. UK coverage: Vatican News. In a significant international response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, over 20 countries, led by notable nations such as Britain, France, Italy, and including others from across the globe, have issued a joint statement demanding an immediate cessation of…
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Crisis in Gaza: Hunger Strikes Health Workers Amid Conflict
Local sources from Israel: ynet, וואלה סלבס. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a dire humanitarian situation unfolding in Gaza, doctors and medical staff are facing severe hunger, compromising their ability to provide essential medical care to the growing number of patients suffering from malnutrition and injuries. Reports to The Guardian…
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Saudi Arabia Mourns the Loss of Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled, the ‘Sleeping Prince’
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: okaz.com.sa, سكاي نيوز عربية. UK coverage: Birmingham Live. In a solemn announcement that has touched hearts across Saudi Arabia and beyond, the Royal Diwan disclosed the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, also known among his people…
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Gaza’s Largest Hospital on the Brink Amidst Israel’s Offensive and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
Local sources from Israel: ochaopt.org, ynet. UK coverage: BBC. In a concerning development amidst the ongoing conflict, Gaza’s Nasser hospital, the largest operational medical facility in the region, finds itself on the verge of a disaster. Tanks and drones, deployed by the Israeli military, have been reported attacking close to…
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Amidst Conflict, Tragedy Strikes on Both Sides as Civilians and Soldiers Bear the Brunt
Local sources from Israel: ynet, זמן ישראל. UK coverage: Al Jazeera. In a recent surge of violence that has gripped the Gaza Strip, the human cost of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian factions becomes increasingly apparent, shedding light on the devastating impact on both civilians and military personnel…
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Escalating Violence in Gaza Sparks International Concern Amid Israeli Strikes
Local sources from Israel: גלובס, ynet. UK coverage: BBC. In a tragic escalation of violence, at least 16 individuals have fallen victim to Israeli air strikes near a crucial aid site in Gaza, exacerbating an already tense situation in the region. Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, a pivotal medical facility…
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Israeli Forces Recover Bodies of Couple Killed by Hamas, Continuing Efforts Amidst Conflict
Local sources from Israel: ynet, סרוגים. UK coverage: Sky News. In a significant operation under the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli forces have successfully recovered the bodies of Gad Haggai (73) and Judi Weinstein Haggai (70), a couple who were killed and taken into Gaza by Hamas during…
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Revolutionizing Historical Texts & Environmental Concerns: A Dual Glimpse into Today’s Headlines
Local sources from Israel: הארץ, ynet. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a groundbreaking study that could rewrite parts of history, artificial intelligence has offered a new perspective on the age of the Dead Sea Scrolls, suggesting they might be older than scholars previously believed. Led by Prof Mladen Popović of…
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Global Figures Launch a New Flotilla to Break the Siege on Gaza
Local sources from Israel: מעריב, www.israelhayom.com. UK coverage: The Telegraph. In a bold move that has captured international attention, renowned climate activist Greta Thunberg, alongside a group of activists including ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Liam Cunningham and French MEP Rima Hassan, has embarked on a mission to break the Israeli…
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Contrasting Reports Emerge on Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis
Local sources from Israel: ynet, אמס. UK coverage: Financial Times. In recent developments, contrasting narratives have emerged regarding the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, spotlighting the complexity of the crisis and the challenges faced in delivering aid. On one hand, international media outlets, relying on reports from the…
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The Dichotomy of Gaza: Contrasting Realities Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Local sources from Israel: מעריב, הארץ. UK coverage: BBC. In a stark depiction of the contrasting realities faced by the inhabitants of Gaza, recent reports and articles from international and Israeli sources have brought to light the severe humanitarian crisis gripping the region. The BBC’s latest coverage reveals the dire…
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Israeli-American Hostage Freed by Hamas Ahead of Trump’s Middle East Visit
Local sources from Israel: i24NEWS, רשת 13. UK coverage: BBC. In a remarkable turn of events that has captured the attention of the international community, Israeli-American Edan Alexander has been released from Hamas captivity and returned to Israel. This development comes on the eve of a highly anticipated visit by…
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U.S. to Allow Private Firms to Deliver Aid to Gaza Amidst UN Concerns
Local sources from Israel: ynet, הארץ. UK coverage: BBC. In a significant development, the United States has announced plans to facilitate humanitarian aid to Gaza through private firms, a move that has sparked debate over its implications for civilian safety and the neutrality of humanitarian efforts. The U.S. Ambassador to…
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Hamas Military Commander Mohammed Deif Survives Israeli Assassination Attempt
Local sources from Israel: ynet ידיעות אחרונות, IDF. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. In a recent development, Mohammed Deif, the military commander of Hamas in Gaza, has reportedly survived another Israeli attempt to kill him. A senior Hamas official has confirmed that Deif is ‘well and directly overseeing’ the operations…
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Dozens of Bodies Found in Gaza City After Israeli Withdrawal
Local sources from Israel: IDF, הארץ. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. Dozens of bodies have been found in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood of Gaza City after Israeli forces withdrew from parts of the city, according to Palestinian rescue workers. The bodies, mostly of families, women, and children, were discovered by…
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Irish Woman Charged with ‘Attempting Suicide’ in Dubai After Alleged Attack
Local sources from United Arab Emirates: The Guardian, Sky News. UK coverage: The Guardian. An Irish woman, Tori Towey, has been charged with ‘attempting suicide’ by a court in Dubai after she was allegedly attacked and left with severe bruising and injuries. Towey, who works as an airline cabin crew…
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Israeli Offensive in Gaza City Intensifies, Displacing Thousands
Local sources from Israel: כאן | תאגיד השידור הישראלי, ynet ידיעות אחרונות. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. Israeli forces have intensified their attacks in the Shujayea neighborhood of Gaza City, with the military claiming to have eliminated a large number of terrorists and locating a weapons storage facility within a…
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Over 1,300 Pilgrims Die in Hajj Tragedy: Negligence or Unauthorised Pilgrims?
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: الحرة, BBC.com. UK coverage: Middle East Eye. Saudi Arabia has been hit by a tragic incident during this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage, with over 1,300 pilgrims, mostly Egyptians, losing their lives due to extreme heat. Survivors and witnesses are pointing fingers at Saudi authorities, claiming…
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Israeli Military Approves Offensive Operation in Lebanon
Local sources from Israel: IDF, גלובס. UK coverage: Financial Times. The Israeli military has reportedly approved a plan for an “offensive” in Lebanon. The plan, known as “Operation Northern Shield,” aims to target Hezbollah’s underground tunnel network. The approval comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of building…
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Over 1.5 Million Pilgrims Begin Hajj in Mecca Amidst Gaza Attacks
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: CNN Arabic, CNN Arabic. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have gathered in Mecca for the start of Hajj, amidst Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza were unable to travel to Mecca this year due to the closure…
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UN Security Council Urges Hamas to Accept Ceasefire Proposal
Local sources from Israel: ערוץ 7, כלכליסט. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. In a significant development, the UN Security Council has passed a resolution urging Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal, highlighting international efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The resolution, sponsored by the US, received…
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Spain, Norway, Ireland, and Slovenia Recognize Palestine as a State
Local sources from Israel: ynet ידיעות אחרונות, Makor Rishon. UK coverage: Haaretz. Last month, Spain, Norway, Ireland, and Slovenia joined the list of countries that officially recognize Palestine as a state. This brings the total number of countries recognizing Palestinians’ right to live in their own country alongside Israel to…
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Israeli Military Operations in Gaza Displace Hundreds of Thousands of Palestinians
Local sources from Israel: IDF, מידה. UK coverage: BBC. In a breaking news development, the United Nations reports that nearly 450,000 Palestinians have fled from the city of Rafah in the past week as Israeli tanks continue to advance into southern Gaza. The situation is dire, with the UN agency…
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Israeli Settlers Attack Aid Convoy Heading to Gaza, White House Condemns the Incident
Local sources from Israel: הארץ, ynet ידיעות אחרונות. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a shocking incident, Israeli settlers have attacked an aid convoy heading to Gaza, drawing condemnation from the White House. The settlers blocked the trucks and set fire to them, throwing packages of food onto the road. This…
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Tragic End: Israeli Hostage Believed to be Killed, Body Held by Hamas
Local sources from Israel: חדשות באר שבע והנגב, הארץ. UK coverage: Haaretz. In a tragic turn of events, Dror Or, who was believed to be among the Israelis taken hostage by Hamas, has been announced dead. His body, along with that of his wife, Yonat, who was also murdered, is…
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US Military Builds Floating Pier for Aid in Gaza Despite Hamas Opposition
Local sources from Israel: CNN, BBC. UK coverage: BBC. The United States military has been seen constructing a floating pier off the coast of Gaza, as tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to escalate. The pier, which is estimated to cost $320 million, is intended to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid…
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Israel Announces Suspension of Attack on Gaza in Exchange for Hostage Agreement
Local sources from Israel: ynet ידיעות אחרונות, וואלה! חדשות. UK coverage: ITVX. Israel has announced that it will suspend its plans for a new attack on Gaza if an agreement on hostages is reached with Hamas. This comes as America’s top diplomat is heading back to the Middle East to…
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Israel’s War on Gaza: Tensions Rise as Invasion of Rafah Looms
Local sources from Israel: Al Jazeera English, The New York Times. UK coverage: The Telegraph. As tensions escalate in the Gaza Strip, the international community braces for the possibility of a full-scale military incursion. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vow to completely destroy Hamas has set the stage for a…
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Oil Tanker Damaged in Houthi Missile Strike in Red Sea
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: BBC.com, The Maritime Executive. UK coverage: BBC. An oil tanker named MV Helios Ray has been severely damaged in a missile strike carried out by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, near the coast of Yemen. The Israeli-owned vessel was en route from Saudi Arabia…
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Head of IDF Intelligence Resigns Following Intelligence Failures
Local sources from Israel: News1 מחלקה ראשונה, Makor Rishon. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a shocking turn of events, Major General Aharon Haliva, the head of Israel’s military intelligence, has tendered his resignation. This decision comes in the wake of the devastating attack by Hamas on October 7th, which resulted…
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Dubai International Airport Faces Chaos and Congestion Due to Unprecedented Flooding
Local sources from United Arab Emirates: فرانس 24 / FRANCE 24, البيان الصحي. UK coverage: The Independent. Dubai International Airport has been thrown into chaos and congestion as heavy rainfall caused severe flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded. The airport, a major global travel hub, has been grappling with difficulties…
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Baby Saved from Dead Mother’s Womb in Devastating Israeli Airstrike
Local sources from Israel: BBC.com, The Guardian. UK coverage: Sky News. In a heart-wrenching incident amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, a baby was miraculously saved from its dead mother’s womb after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah. The tragic event unfolded as Israeli airstrikes targeted various locations in…
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Head of Israeli Military Intelligence Resigns Following Deadly Stampede
Local sources from Israel: ynet ידיעות אחרונות, הארץ. UK coverage: BBC. In a shocking turn of events, the head of Israel’s military intelligence, Major General Aharon Haliva, has resigned from his position following the deadly stampede that took place on October 7th. The tragedy, which claimed the lives of 45…
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Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Following Security Failures
Local sources from Israel: ynet ידיעות אחרונות, הארץ. UK coverage: BBC. In a shocking turn of events, Major General Aharon Haliva, the Head of Military Intelligence in the IDF, has tendered his resignation following the security failures on October 7th. The deadly attack on the Israel-Syria border, which resulted in…
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Israel’s Multi-Front War Raises Concerns About Capacity and International Support
Local sources from Israel: ynet ידיעות אחרונות, זמן ישראל. UK coverage: The Guardian. Israel is currently engaged in a multi-front war, facing adversaries such as Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah on the northern border with Lebanon, Iranian-backed forces in Syria, and drone attacks from the Houthis in Yemen. However, the recent…
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Israeli Special Forces Successfully Rescue Hostages in Gaza Raid
Local sources from Israel: הארץ, מעריב און ליין. UK coverage: Sky News. Israeli special forces have conducted a daring raid in Rafah, Southern Gaza, resulting in the successful rescue of two hostages who were taken during the Hamas attacks on Kibbutz Nir Yizhak in October. The hostages, Fernando Simon Marman…
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Funding Cuts Threaten Vital Supplies and Services for Palestinian Refugees
Local sources from Israel: IDF, ynet ידיעות אחרונות. UK coverage: The Guardian. The UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has issued a warning that crucial supplies of fuel and bread flour for Gaza, as well as essential services in the West Bank and other countries in the Middle East, are…
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Houthi Rebels Claim Responsibility for Attack on US Ship, Raising Concerns about Security of Shipping Routes
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: CNN Arabic, فرانس 24 / FRANCE 24. UK coverage: BBC. In a recent development, the Houthi rebel group has claimed responsibility for attacking a US container ship in the Red Sea, raising concerns about the security of international shipping routes in the region. The group released a…
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Israeli Defense Forces Dismantle Hamas Command Structure in Northern Gaza
Local sources from Israel: IDF, הארץ. UK coverage: The Telegraph. The Israeli army has announced the successful dismantling of Hamas’s command structure in northern Gaza. According to the IDF, Hamas fighters in the area are now operating sporadically and without commanders. The IDF claims to have killed around 8,000 Hamas…
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UAE Links Gaza Reconstruction to Two-State Solution
Local sources from Israel: ynet ידיעות אחרונות, גלובס. UK coverage: The Guardian. Israeli officials are presenting policy proposals on Gaza to appease the US ahead of a meeting between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The US has been supportive of Israel during its recent…
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Former CIA Chief Warns of Possible Coup in Russia, U.N. Security Council Resolution Criticized as Insufficient
Local sources from Israel: CNN, The New York Times. UK coverage: The Mirror. Former CIA chief Jack Devine has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin may not live to see the end of the war in Ukraine and could be ousted in a ‘Black Swan’ style coup. Devine believes that…
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US Secretary of Defense Reiterates Unshakeable Support for Israel Amid Calls for Ceasefire
Local sources from Israel: כלכליסט, Makor Rishon. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has reiterated the US’s “unshakeable” support for Israel amid calls for a ceasefire in the conflict with Hamas. Austin urged Israel to do more to protect civilians in Gaza and increase humanitarian…
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Israeli Army Accidentally Kills Three Captives Held by Palestinian Armed Groups in Gaza
Local sources from Israel: ynet ידיעות אחרונות, וואלה! חדשות. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. The Israeli army has admitted to mistakenly killing three captives held by Palestinian armed groups in Gaza. The captives, who were identified as three young men abducted during a Hamas attack, were killed during combat with…
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Israel Vows to Pursue Military Operations in Gaza Despite International Pressure
Local sources from Israel: IDF, Daily Maily אנשים ומחשבים. UK coverage: BBC. In a statement released today, Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gabi Ashkenazi, declared that the country will continue its military operations in Gaza, with or without international support. This comes as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates, resulting in…
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Breaking News: Conflict in Gaza Intensifies, Killing Nearly 300 Palestinians in 24 Hours
Local sources from Israel: הארץ, ynet ידיעות אחרונות. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. The conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza has intensified in the past 24 hours, with nearly 300 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes. Hamas has warned that no captives taken on October 7 will leave Gaza alive…
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US Imposes Visa Bans on Israeli Settlers Responsible for West Bank Violence
Local sources from Israel: Haaretz, The Guardian. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. The US Department of State has announced that it will impose visa restrictions on Israeli settlers involved in undermining peace, security, or stability in the occupied West Bank. This comes after the State Department criticized Israel for not…
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Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Pose Challenge to Biden Administration
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: Sky News Arabia سكاي نيوز عربية, CNN Arabic. UK coverage: Middle East Eye. Western officials are privately warning the shipping industry to expect continued attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels, according to anonymous sources. The Biden administration is concerned that direct…
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Palestinian Child Prisoner Kassam Masarwa and His Father Speak Out About Brutal Treatment in Israeli Jail
Local sources from Israel: אייס, מעריב און ליין. UK coverage: ITV News. Kassam Masarwa, a Palestinian child prisoner, and his father have spoken out about the brutal treatment he endured in an Israeli jail. Kassam lost his right hand after being hit by a sound grenade thrown by Israeli soldiers.…
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 184, UN Aid Chief Calls for Ceasefire
Local sources from Israel: One, ynet ידיעות אחרונות. UK coverage: The Guardian. Israeli airstrikes have killed 184 people and wounded over 589 others in Gaza since the truce expired on Friday morning, according to Gaza health officials. Most of those killed were children and women. The Israeli bombardment was most…
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Palestinian Prisoners Complain of Mistreatment in Israeli Jails
Local sources from Israel: הארץ, צומת השרון רעננה. UK coverage: Sky News. Palestinian prisoners who were released as part of the recent truce between Israel and Hamas have complained of mistreatment during their time in Israeli jails. The Israeli police in Jerusalem have prevented the homecomings of these prisoners from…
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Israeli Families Still Waiting for Release of Captives
Local sources from Israel: Al Jazeera English, Ynetnews. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. Israeli families are still waiting for the release of their loved ones who are being held captive by various groups, with one of the most well-known cases being that of Avera Mengistu, an Israeli man who crossed…
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Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas Officially Begins, But Reports of Continued Hostilities Emerge
Local sources from Israel: כלכליסט, הארץ. UK coverage: The Guardian. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has officially begun, but there are reports of sirens sounding in southern Israel and continued hostilities. The Israeli military has warned residents of Gaza that the war is not yet over and urged them…
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Israeli Airstrike Kills Two Journalists in Southern Lebanon
Local sources from Lebanon: الحرة, الحرة. UK coverage: Sky News. Two journalists, Farah Omar and Rabih Maamari, have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, according to their employer, TV station Al Mayadeen. The strike also killed a man from the border village of Tair Harfa. This tragic…
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Breaking News: Israeli-Palestinian Exchange Delayed, US Destroyer Shoots Down Houthi Drones, Harvard Law Review Accused of Censorship, Hezbollah Fighters Killed in Israeli Strike
Local sources from Israel: הארץ, כלכליסט. UK coverage: The Guardian. The planned exchange of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons for Israeli hostages in Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday, according to a senior Israeli official. This delay comes as US Central Command announced that one of its destroyers…
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Google’s Use of Cookies and Data: Understanding the Implications for Users
Local sources from Israel: זמן ישראל, זמן ישראל. UK coverage: ITV News. Google has recently come under scrutiny for its use of cookies and data to deliver and maintain its services, track outages, measure audience engagement, and enhance the quality of its services. By accepting all cookies and data, users…
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Israel Faces International Criticism After War With Hamas
Local sources from Israel: הארץ, וואלה! חדשות. UK coverage: The Guardian. Israel has faced international criticism in the weeks since its war with Hamas began on October 7th. The surprise attack by Hamas resulted in over 1,300 deaths and 240 hostages taken, and Israel has responded with retaliatory measures. According…
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Google’s Use of Cookies and Data: What You Need to Know
Local sources from Israel: הארץ, כל הזמן. UK coverage: BBC. Google is one of the world’s most influential tech companies, and its use of cookies and data has been a source of controversy for many years. Recently, the BBC reported on the use of cookies and data by Google to…
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What’s Happening Now in Gaza – Iron Sword War
Local sources from Israel: ynet ידיעות אחרונות, וואלה! חדשות. UK coverage: Sky News. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Bedouin Gadsar today, where he held a conversation with soldiers. In the conversation, he said: “Commanders, Jews and Bedouins, stand shoulder to shoulder. You fought with bravery and you are fighting…
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Israeli Military Launches Operation Inside Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital
Local sources from Israel: כאן | תאגיד השידור הישראלי, כאן | תאגיד השידור הישראלי. UK coverage: The Guardian. The Israeli military has launched an operation inside Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza. According to Palestinian health officials, dozens of soldiers and tanks have entered the hospital complex, with…
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The War in Gaza: What Saudi Arabia Really Thinks About Hamas and the Impact on Regional Stability
Local sources from Israel: גלובס, הארץ. UK coverage: Press TV. The war between Israel and Hamas has revealed the interests of countries around the world, and the impact of the conflict on regional stability has been felt in Saudi Arabia. As the 35th day of the war in Gaza continues,…
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Hezbollah Targets Israeli Military Sites in Support of Palestinians in Gaza
Local sources from Israel: גלובס, גלובס. UK coverage: Press TV. Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement has announced that it targeted several Israeli military sites in support of Palestinians in Gaza. According to גלובס, the group claimed to have hit two Israeli tanks and an infantry force in separate operations. This comes…
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Expresses Concern Over High Number of Palestinian Casualties in Ongoing Conflict
Local sources from Israel: ערוץ 13, Dcity. UK coverage: Financial Times. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed concern over the high number of Palestinian casualties in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Blinken stated that the loss of civilian lives, including children, is tragic and called for…
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French President Macron Calls on Israel to Stop Killing Women and Babies in Gaza
Local sources from Israel: ערוץ 13, גלובס. UK coverage: BBC. French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Israel to stop killing women and babies in Gaza. Speaking after a humanitarian aid conference in Paris, Macron emphasized the need for a humanitarian pause and a ceasefire to protect civilians who have…
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Google’s Use of Cookies and Data: Exploring the Impact on Global News and Events
Local sources from Israel: גלובס, כלכליסט. UK coverage: BBC. As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic, Google’s use of cookies and data to deliver and maintain its services, track outages, and measure audience engagement has come under the spotlight. The tech giant has been under…
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UK Pulls Embassy Staff from Lebanon Amid Growing Fears of Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
Local sources from Israel: Evening Standard, Yahoo News. UK coverage: Evening Standard. The UK Foreign Office has announced that it is pulling some embassy staff and all family members out of Lebanon due to concerns that the conflict between Israel and Gaza could escalate and spread to other parts of…
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45 Killed at Al-Maghazi Refugee Camp as Tensions in Ukraine Escalate
Local sources from Israel: TheMarker, כלכליסט. UK coverage: BBC. At least 45 people have been killed at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, but it is unclear whether it was due to an Israeli air strike. The BBC has reached out to Israel’s military for comment, but there has been…
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David Lammy Calls for Diplomatic Efforts to Find Solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
Local sources from Israel: גלובס, mako. UK coverage: The Guardian. Labour Party politician David Lammy has called for urgent diplomatic efforts to find a solution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Lammy argues that a ceasefire would only embolden Hamas and that a lasting peace can only be…
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Nasrallah Calls for Ceasefire to Avoid Regional War
Local sources from Lebanon: Sky News Arabia سكاي نيوز عربية, فرانس 24 / FRANCE 24. UK coverage: Sky News. In a highly anticipated speech, Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah stopped short of declaring all-out war against Israel, but issued threats against the US and urged them to rein in Israel’s aggression in Gaza.…
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Israeli Prime Minister Rejects Ceasefire Unless Hostages Freed, Hezbollah Leader Warns US of Regional Conflict
Local sources from Israel: ynet ידיעות אחרונות, ynet ידיעות אחרונות. UK coverage: The Independent. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Hamas unless hostages held by the militant group are freed. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had urged Israel to agree to…
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Israel and Hezbollah on the Brink of War: Anticipation for Nasrallah’s First Speech Since the Start of the Conflict
Local sources from Lebanon: فرانس 24 / FRANCE 24, Sky News Arabia سكاي نيوز عربية. UK coverage: Sky News. The recent escalation of attacks by Hezbollah on targets in northern Israel, including the use of an explosive suicide drone, has raised tensions to their highest level in nearly four weeks. Hezbollah has…
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Escalating Attacks by Israeli Settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank Amidst Gaza Conflict
Local sources from Israel: Sky News, The Independent. UK coverage: Sky News. Since the start of the war in Gaza, attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank have increased significantly. The UN has recorded 102 attacks by settlers targeting Palestinians or their property, an average of more…
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Churches Condemn Air Strike on Greek Orthodox Building in Gaza
Local sources from Israel: Art Newspaper, Vatican News – English. UK coverage: The Telegraph. On Thursday evening, an air strike on a building adjacent to St. Porphyrios Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza killed several people taking shelter there, and has drawn strong condemnation from Christian Churches. According to the Greek…
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US and European Governments Pressure Israel to Delay Ground Invasion of Gaza
Local sources from Israel: וואלה! חדשות, הארץ. UK coverage: The Guardian. Today, the US and European governments are pressuring Israel to delay its ground invasion of Gaza in order to allow for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Negotiations with Hamas through Qatar are currently underway, with signs that…
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Israel Signals Full Invasion of Gaza, Despite Biden’s Hope for Alternatives
Local sources from Israel: כלכליסט, ynet ידיעות אחרונות. UK coverage: The Guardian. Israel appears to be signaling a full invasion of Gaza, despite President Joe Biden’s hope for alternatives. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have toured troops on the Gaza border, promising victory and stating that…
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Aid Delivery to Gaza Delayed at Rafah Crossing Amid Recent Aerial Bombardments
Local sources from Israel: Al Jazeera English, CNN. UK coverage: BBC. Aid delivery to Gaza from Egypt is being delayed at the Rafah crossing due to the recent aerial bombardments and lack of authorization for the safe passage of lorries and trucks, according to Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. The…
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Israeli Civilians and Soldiers Held Hostage in Gaza as Conflict Escalates
Local sources from Israel: כלכליסט, וואלה! חדשות. As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, Israeli civilians and soldiers are being held hostage in Gaza. According to the Israeli Defense Forces, over 2,000 rockets have been fired from Gaza towards Israel, with Hamas gunmen infiltrating Israeli towns. The…
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Netanyahu and Musk Discuss the Future of AI and the Legal Revolution
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk at the Tesla factory in California to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and the legal revolution. During the meeting, Netanyahu expressed his hope that Musk would find ways to clamp down on antisemitism and other forms of…
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