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Israel’s allies urge Netanyahu to reconsider Rafah ground offensive

Published by DPA International Israel’s allies warned that an “unspeakable humanitarian catastrophe” would unfold if there was an invasion of Rafah, the southern city in Gaza, into which hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled Israeli bombardment. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said he was “deeply concerned” about the prospect of a military offensive, while […]

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Commentary: Poll Indicates ‘Squad’ Member Cori Bush May Lose Her Seat

Published by The Western Journal The “squad” might be one member down when the new Congress opens next year, if a new poll is accurate. According to the New York Post, the poll, by GOP-run firm Remington Research, showed “squad” member Rep. Cori Bush, a Missouri Democrat. down by 22 points to Wesley Bell, a

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Israeli Defense Minister: Deepening Gaza operations makes hostage deal more likely

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], February 11 (ANI/TPS): As international attention starts to turn towards Gaza’s southernmost town of Rafah, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday that raising the pressure on Hamas would help bring about a negotiated prisoner release. Meanwhile, Israeli officials called for the resignation of the director of

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War in Gaza divides Seattle’s Jayapal, Smith on strategy, politics

Published by The Seattle Times SEATTLE — Two members of the U.S. House represent Seattle. Both are Democrats. And they usually agree. But Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who represents most of Seattle, and Rep. Adam Smith, who represents parts of South Seattle and much of South King County, disagree on the role the U.S. should play

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UAE warns against Israel launching military operation in Rafah

Published by ANI News Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 11 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has expressed deep concern regarding preparations by the Israeli military to launch an operation in the Rafah area, in the south of the Gaza Strip populated by displaced Palestinians, and the serious humanitarian repercussions that may result from the operation. In a statement,

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Teens seek Jewish-Muslim dialogue in strained New Jersey suburb

Published by AFP Teaneck (United States) (AFP) – They are only teenagers, but a pair of New Jersey high school students — one Jewish and one Muslim — are tackling an issue much bigger than themselves, bridging divides in their suburb shaken by the Israel-Hamas war. The effort originated soon after the October 7 attacks

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Israel: Hamas command tunnel found under UN aid agency’s HQ in Gaza

Published by DPA International The Israeli military said it has discovered a Hamas command tunnel running under the headquarters the main UN aid agency for Palestinians in Gaza. The tunnel was 700 metres long, 18 metres deep and served as an important facility for Hamas’ military intelligence service, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said late

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Israeli PM Netanyahu directs military to chalk out plan for ‘evacuation of the population’ from Rafah

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], February 10 (ANI): Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to chalk out plan for the evacuation of the population from Rafah, his office said on Friday in a statement, ahead of an anticipated ground offensive there, according to CNN. Rafah, a southern Gaza city, currently

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Biden hardens tone on Israel

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – Joe Biden’s tone on Israel has been hardening in recent days, but when he called the country’s response in the Gaza Strip “over the top” this week, the US president crossed into new territory. The comments made Thursday were the strongest by the US leader since Israel launched its

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Chaplains in public schools? Florida bill would give options for religious counselors

Published by Miami Herald A Florida bill that would allow chaplains to provide counseling services to public school students is gaining traction — and opposition — in the Legislature. The bill (SB 1044) would give schools districts and charter schools an option to use volunteer chaplains to provide counseling and other services to students. Supporters

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Meta reviewing use of word ‘Zionist’ amid Israel-Hamas war

Published by AFP San Francisco (AFP) – Meta on Friday confirmed it is assessing when the word “Zionist” should be deemed hate speech as online anti-Semitism escalates amid the Israel-Hamas war. The tech titan behind Facebook and Instagram confirmed a Washington Post report that it is thinking of expanding its hate speech ban to include

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Berlin university bans suspect in Jewish student attack from campus

Published by DPA International Berlin’s Free University (FU) announced on Friday that it is banning for three months the suspect of an attack on a fellow FU student who is Jewish to protect the campus community. “In view of the offence, the suspect would be perceived as a threat on the university campus,” FU President

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Israeli leader Netanyahu orders army to prepare Rafah offensive

Published by DPA Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare for an offensive on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip in what Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned would amount to a “prelude to expulsion.” Netanyahu asserted that it is “impossible” to achieve the goal of “eliminating Hamas”

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