27 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes as Ceasefire Efforts Intensify
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday killed at least 27 Palestinians, while international mediators intensify efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas amidst a 15-month-long conflict that has claimed over 46,000 Palestinian lives.
27 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes as Ceasefire Efforts Intensify
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday killed at least 27 Palestinians, while international mediators intensify efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas amidst a 15-month-long conflict that has claimed over 46,000 Palestinian lives.
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Welle Predicts Frozen Conflict in Ukraine, Calls for European Security Guarantee
Klaus Welle, speaking at the Martens Centre's European Ideas Forum 2024, predicted a frozen conflict in Ukraine, likening the situation to post-war Germany, where a ceasefire would likely leave Russian-occupied territories under Russian control indefinitely, necessitating strong European security gu...
Welle Predicts Frozen Conflict in Ukraine, Calls for European Security Guarantee
Klaus Welle, speaking at the Martens Centre's European Ideas Forum 2024, predicted a frozen conflict in Ukraine, likening the situation to post-war Germany, where a ceasefire would likely leave Russian-occupied territories under Russian control indefinitely, necessitating strong European security gu...
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40% Bias Score
Phased Ceasefire Talks Underway in Gaza War
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a phased ceasefire to end the 15-month Gaza war, with the first phase involving the release of some hostages, Palestinian prisoners, and increased aid to Gaza, while the final phase will address remaining hostages, war conclusion, and long-term solutions. Disagreemen...
Phased Ceasefire Talks Underway in Gaza War
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a phased ceasefire to end the 15-month Gaza war, with the first phase involving the release of some hostages, Palestinian prisoners, and increased aid to Gaza, while the final phase will address remaining hostages, war conclusion, and long-term solutions. Disagreemen...
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Trump Ultimatum: Hostage Release by Inauguration Day or 'All Hell Breaks Loose'
President-elect Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the return of hostages held since October 2023 by Inauguration Day (January 20th), threatening Middle East-wide conflict if the demand is not met. Ongoing negotiations between Hamas and Israel have stalled, primarily over Israel's ...
Trump Ultimatum: Hostage Release by Inauguration Day or 'All Hell Breaks Loose'
President-elect Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the return of hostages held since October 2023 by Inauguration Day (January 20th), threatening Middle East-wide conflict if the demand is not met. Ongoing negotiations between Hamas and Israel have stalled, primarily over Israel's ...
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Israel Begins Withdrawal from Lebanon Amidst Ceasefire Violations
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati demanded an immediate end to Israeli ceasefire violations as Israeli forces began withdrawing from southern Lebanon, with US envoy Amos Hochstein confirming the withdrawal and expressing optimism for its completion within 60 days under a US-France brokered ceasef...
Israel Begins Withdrawal from Lebanon Amidst Ceasefire Violations
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati demanded an immediate end to Israeli ceasefire violations as Israeli forces began withdrawing from southern Lebanon, with US envoy Amos Hochstein confirming the withdrawal and expressing optimism for its completion within 60 days under a US-France brokered ceasef...
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Hamas Offers Hostage Release, Conditional on Israeli Withdrawal
Hamas offered to release 34 hostages, including women, elderly people, and children, as a first step towards a ceasefire with Israel, contingent on Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire; Israel denies receiving the list, while fighting continues with heavy civilian casualties.
Hamas Offers Hostage Release, Conditional on Israeli Withdrawal
Hamas offered to release 34 hostages, including women, elderly people, and children, as a first step towards a ceasefire with Israel, contingent on Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire; Israel denies receiving the list, while fighting continues with heavy civilian casualties.
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44% Bias Score
Applebaum Warns of Catastrophic European Consequences from Ukrainian Defeat
Anne Applebaum, in a January 8, 2025 interview with Die Welt, warned of dire consequences if Ukraine loses the war against Russia, including a militarily stronger Russia, necessitating greater European defense spending and highlighting the need for a stronger European army.
Applebaum Warns of Catastrophic European Consequences from Ukrainian Defeat
Anne Applebaum, in a January 8, 2025 interview with Die Welt, warned of dire consequences if Ukraine loses the war against Russia, including a militarily stronger Russia, necessitating greater European defense spending and highlighting the need for a stronger European army.
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52% Bias Score
Lebanese Army Deploys to Naqura Following Israeli Withdrawal Under Ceasefire Agreement
The Lebanese army, supported by UN troops, deployed to Naqura after the Israeli military withdrew from the town, as part of the November ceasefire agreement; the army will remove unexploded ordnance. The US envoy to the region expressed confidence in the process, while acknowledging that the Israeli...
Lebanese Army Deploys to Naqura Following Israeli Withdrawal Under Ceasefire Agreement
The Lebanese army, supported by UN troops, deployed to Naqura after the Israeli military withdrew from the town, as part of the November ceasefire agreement; the army will remove unexploded ordnance. The US envoy to the region expressed confidence in the process, while acknowledging that the Israeli...
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Israel Publishes Hostage Deal Proposal with Hamas
An Israeli document, published by KAN, proposes a phased hostage exchange deal with Hamas involving the release of all Israeli hostages from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a permanent ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and large-scale reconstruction of Gaza; the deal involves the ...
Israel Publishes Hostage Deal Proposal with Hamas
An Israeli document, published by KAN, proposes a phased hostage exchange deal with Hamas involving the release of all Israeli hostages from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a permanent ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and large-scale reconstruction of Gaza; the deal involves the ...
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56% Bias Score
Hamas Offers Hostage Release in Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Hamas offered to release 34 Israeli hostages, including two U.S. citizens, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and partial Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza; this is part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations, but the deal includes only a third of the approximately 100 hostages held in Gaza.
Hamas Offers Hostage Release in Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Hamas offered to release 34 Israeli hostages, including two U.S. citizens, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and partial Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza; this is part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations, but the deal includes only a third of the approximately 100 hostages held in Gaza.
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Lebanese Army Deploys to Naqoura After Israeli Withdrawal
The Lebanese army deployed to Naqoura following the withdrawal of Israeli troops, part of a November ceasefire agreement mediated by the US; meanwhile, an Israeli attack in Gaza killed three people, amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Lebanese Army Deploys to Naqoura After Israeli Withdrawal
The Lebanese army deployed to Naqoura following the withdrawal of Israeli troops, part of a November ceasefire agreement mediated by the US; meanwhile, an Israeli attack in Gaza killed three people, amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
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56% Bias Score
US Seeks Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Within Two Weeks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday that Washington seeks a Gaza ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages within two weeks, as negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue amid intensified Israeli airstrikes that killed over 100 Palestinians over the weekend, with Hamas p...
US Seeks Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Within Two Weeks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday that Washington seeks a Gaza ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages within two weeks, as negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue amid intensified Israeli airstrikes that killed over 100 Palestinians over the weekend, with Hamas p...
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