Albag Hostage Video Intensifies Pressure on Israel
A video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag, released on her 456th day of captivity, shows her distress, intensifying calls for her release and highlighting the potential societal fracturing of delayed action by the Israeli government.
Albag Hostage Video Intensifies Pressure on Israel
A video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag, released on her 456th day of captivity, shows her distress, intensifying calls for her release and highlighting the potential societal fracturing of delayed action by the Israeli government.
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60% Bias Score
Israel's Enhanced Capability to Strike Iranian Nuclear Sites
Since April 2024, Israel has destroyed Iran's S-300 air defense systems, successfully countered Iranian ballistic missile attacks, and publicly revealed a successful special forces operation against a fortified Iranian site in Syria, significantly increasing its capacity to strike Iranian nuclear fa...
Israel's Enhanced Capability to Strike Iranian Nuclear Sites
Since April 2024, Israel has destroyed Iran's S-300 air defense systems, successfully countered Iranian ballistic missile attacks, and publicly revealed a successful special forces operation against a fortified Iranian site in Syria, significantly increasing its capacity to strike Iranian nuclear fa...
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72% Bias Score
Syrian Female Journalists: Courage Under Fire
From 2011, Syrian female journalists risked their lives to report on the conflict, facing arrest, kidnapping, and death at the hands of various groups, including the Syrian regime, the PYD, and ISIS; at least seven were killed, while others worked under pseudonyms to protect their families.
Syrian Female Journalists: Courage Under Fire
From 2011, Syrian female journalists risked their lives to report on the conflict, facing arrest, kidnapping, and death at the hands of various groups, including the Syrian regime, the PYD, and ISIS; at least seven were killed, while others worked under pseudonyms to protect their families.
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48% Bias Score
West Bank Terror Attacks Down 70% in 2024, but Recent Attack Highlights Persistent Threat
A recent terrorist attack near Kedumim, killing three Israelis, serves as a reminder of ongoing security challenges despite a 70% drop in West Bank terror attacks in 2024, down from 847 in 2023 to 254. The attack involved at least three terrorists, indicating a potential re-emergence of organized te...
West Bank Terror Attacks Down 70% in 2024, but Recent Attack Highlights Persistent Threat
A recent terrorist attack near Kedumim, killing three Israelis, serves as a reminder of ongoing security challenges despite a 70% drop in West Bank terror attacks in 2024, down from 847 in 2023 to 254. The attack involved at least three terrorists, indicating a potential re-emergence of organized te...
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44% Bias Score
Nagel Commission Recommends NIS 9 Billion IDF Budget Increase, Shifting to Proactive Defense
The Nagel commission's report, released Monday, recommends a NIS 9 billion budget increase for the IDF in 2025, shifting its posture to 70% offensive, 30% defensive, to address escalating threats, particularly from Iran, but omits analysis of the October 7th failure.
Nagel Commission Recommends NIS 9 Billion IDF Budget Increase, Shifting to Proactive Defense
The Nagel commission's report, released Monday, recommends a NIS 9 billion budget increase for the IDF in 2025, shifting its posture to 70% offensive, 30% defensive, to address escalating threats, particularly from Iran, but omits analysis of the October 7th failure.
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52% Bias Score
Former Greek PM Costas Simitis Dies at 88
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away at 88 on Sunday in his summer home; a four-day national mourning period has been declared, culminating in a state funeral on January 9, 2025, at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral.
Former Greek PM Costas Simitis Dies at 88
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away at 88 on Sunday in his summer home; a four-day national mourning period has been declared, culminating in a state funeral on January 9, 2025, at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Threatens 'Hell to Pay' Unless Hostages Released Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on his warning of severe consequences if Hamas does not release the hostages before his inauguration, stating on the Hugh Hewitt Podcast that there will be "hell to pay" if they are not freed. His comments follow his December 2 Truth Social post and referenc...
Trump Threatens 'Hell to Pay' Unless Hostages Released Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on his warning of severe consequences if Hamas does not release the hostages before his inauguration, stating on the Hugh Hewitt Podcast that there will be "hell to pay" if they are not freed. His comments follow his December 2 Truth Social post and referenc...
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44% Bias Score
New Evidence Suggests Looting of Tutankhamun's Tomb
Bob Brier's book alleges that Howard Carter, discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, may have looted artifacts before the official opening, gifting some to his friend, raising ethical questions about archaeological practices and highlighting controversies surrounding the tomb's discovery.
New Evidence Suggests Looting of Tutankhamun's Tomb
Bob Brier's book alleges that Howard Carter, discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, may have looted artifacts before the official opening, gifting some to his friend, raising ethical questions about archaeological practices and highlighting controversies surrounding the tomb's discovery.
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16% Bias Score
Trudeau to Resign as Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Liberal party leader on Monday, remaining in office until a successor is chosen; this follows declining poll numbers and internal party conflicts, delaying a potential non-confidence vote until May.
Trudeau to Resign as Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Liberal party leader on Monday, remaining in office until a successor is chosen; this follows declining poll numbers and internal party conflicts, delaying a potential non-confidence vote until May.
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52% Bias Score
Nagel's IDF Report: Limited Scope, Urgent Need for Deeper Investigation
Jacob Nagel's report on improving the IDF suggests proactive threat prevention, technological advancements, and independent weapons manufacturing; however, its limited scope and the lack of a full investigation into the October 7, 2023, disaster hinder comprehensive strategic planning.
Nagel's IDF Report: Limited Scope, Urgent Need for Deeper Investigation
Jacob Nagel's report on improving the IDF suggests proactive threat prevention, technological advancements, and independent weapons manufacturing; however, its limited scope and the lack of a full investigation into the October 7, 2023, disaster hinder comprehensive strategic planning.
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48% Bias Score
Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate Steady Amidst Ongoing War and Moderate Economic Recovery
The Bank of Israel kept its key interest rate at 4.5% for the eighth consecutive month due to the ongoing war and moderate economic recovery, projecting GDP growth of 0.6% in 2024, 4% in 2025, and 4.5% in 2026, while anticipating inflation to reach 4% in the first quarter of 2025.
Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate Steady Amidst Ongoing War and Moderate Economic Recovery
The Bank of Israel kept its key interest rate at 4.5% for the eighth consecutive month due to the ongoing war and moderate economic recovery, projecting GDP growth of 0.6% in 2024, 4% in 2025, and 4.5% in 2026, while anticipating inflation to reach 4% in the first quarter of 2025.
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28% Bias Score
Syria Conflict Risks Unprecedented Military Clash Between Israel and Turkey
Turkey's expanding influence in Syria, fueled by President Erdogan's ambitions and opposition to Kurdish groups, heightens the risk of direct military conflict with Israel, escalating existing tensions from past events like the 2010 Gaza flotilla incident and the recent Gaza war.
Syria Conflict Risks Unprecedented Military Clash Between Israel and Turkey
Turkey's expanding influence in Syria, fueled by President Erdogan's ambitions and opposition to Kurdish groups, heightens the risk of direct military conflict with Israel, escalating existing tensions from past events like the 2010 Gaza flotilla incident and the recent Gaza war.
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56% Bias Score