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Hostages Freed, But Gaza Truce Faces Bumps

January 30, 2025

The tense ceasefire in Gaza saw the release of eight more hostages by Hamas on January 30, 2025. This event, however, was not smooth sailing. The handover of some of these captives was chaotic, with thousands of people and masked militants crowding around. Israel was not happy with this and proteste

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Thursday's Big News: Israelis & Thais to Be Freed from Gaza

January 29, 2025

Israel has revealed the names of three people they hope to see freed in Gaza this Thursday. They include Arbel Yehud, 29, who was taken from her home, along with her partner Ariel Cunio. Gadi Moses, an 80-year-old grandfather, was also snatched from the same community. And Agam Berger, a 19-year-old

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President Trump’s Plan to Relocate Gazans: What’s the Fuss?

January 29, 2025

US President Donald Trump has a new idea: move people from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt. He thinks this will stop violence and improve lives. Some Israeli politicians like this idea, but Jordan and Egypt are not happy. They worry it could cause another big problem, like the one in 1948. Plus, it might b

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Lebanon's Post-War Cleanup: A Daunting Task

January 28, 2025

Ahmad Mehdi, 20, has been living in a partially destroyed home since October. An Israeli airstrike in his Beirut neighborhood flattened the building next door, reducing it to a pile of rocks, dirt, and steel. His own home, on the fifth floor, lost its kitchen and living room. He and his family are e

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Protests Turn Deadly in Lebanon as Israeli Forces Delay Withdrawal

January 27, 2025

On Sunday, tension in southern Lebanon boiled over into violence. At least three people lost their lives and over 40 others were hurt when Israeli forces opened fire on protesters. These demonstrators, some waving Hezbollah flags, were trying to enter border villages. Their goal? To protest Israel's

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Ceasefires Hanging by a Thread: Disputes and Deadlines

January 27, 2025

Ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon are under threat due to disagreements over deadlines. Israel accuses Hamas of violating the ceasefire in Gaza by changing the hostage release order. This led to Israeli forces opening fire, killing two. In Lebanon, at least 22 protesters were killed by Israeli forces w

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Why Egypt and Jordan Might Say No to Moving Gaza Palestinians

January 26, 2025

President Trump's idea to have Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from Gaza is likely to face strong opposition. These countries fear that accepting refugees could lead to security issues and make a Palestinian state impossible. Additionally, many Palestinians worry that leaving Gaza could mean t

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Trump's Unusual Plan for Gaza: Moving People and Building New Homes

January 26, 2025

President Donald Trump has an interesting idea for the Gaza Strip. He thinks it might be good to move more than a million Palestinians out of Gaza and into nearby countries. He spoke with the king of Jordan about this, asking if Jordan could take in more people. Trump thinks Jordan and Egypt, which

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Israel May Extend Troop Presence in Lebanon Due to Hezbollah Concerns

January 24, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Israel seems prepared to keep its soldiers in southern Lebanon beyond the set withdrawal deadline. The original plan was for Israel to pull out its troops and for Hezbollah to leave the area, giving control to the Lebanese Army. However, with less than 48 hours before

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A Glimpse into the Shaky Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

January 24, 2025

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has begun, with Israeli troops pulling back and many Palestinians returning to their homes. The plan aims for six weeks without fighting, freeing Israeli and Palestinian prisoners, and allowing more aid into Gaza. But questions linger about Phase 2 and how Gaza will be gov