Israel to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon by January 26th
Following a 60-day ceasefire, US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein secured a detailed timeline for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by January 26th, prompting a $95 million shift in US military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to bolster the Lebanese army and limit Hezbollah's inf...
Israel to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon by January 26th
Following a 60-day ceasefire, US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein secured a detailed timeline for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by January 26th, prompting a $95 million shift in US military aid from Egypt to Lebanon to bolster the Lebanese army and limit Hezbollah's inf...
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48% Bias Score
Body of Israeli Hostage Found in Gaza Tunnel
Israeli forces found the body of Yosef AlZayadni, a 53-year-old Israeli citizen abducted by Hamas in October, in a Gaza tunnel; evidence suggests his son may also be dead, raising concerns for the remaining hostages and adding urgency to ceasefire negotiations.
Body of Israeli Hostage Found in Gaza Tunnel
Israeli forces found the body of Yosef AlZayadni, a 53-year-old Israeli citizen abducted by Hamas in October, in a Gaza tunnel; evidence suggests his son may also be dead, raising concerns for the remaining hostages and adding urgency to ceasefire negotiations.
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48% Bias Score
Partial Hostage Release Proposed Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence
Amid ongoing Gaza cease-fire talks, a list of 100 Israeli hostages was published, with reports indicating a potential partial release of 34 hostages, while 68 remain in captivity. Continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, including Israeli attacks resulting in at least 28 deaths and Palestinian ...
Partial Hostage Release Proposed Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence
Amid ongoing Gaza cease-fire talks, a list of 100 Israeli hostages was published, with reports indicating a potential partial release of 34 hostages, while 68 remain in captivity. Continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, including Israeli attacks resulting in at least 28 deaths and Palestinian ...
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48% 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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44% Bias Score
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
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stalled Amidst Israeli Strikes, 76 Palestinians Killed
Amid ongoing mediation efforts involving the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 76 Palestinians in 24 hours, hindering a ceasefire deal despite reported progress, as Israel insists on a 1km border zone.
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stalled Amidst Israeli Strikes, 76 Palestinians Killed
Amid ongoing mediation efforts involving the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 76 Palestinians in 24 hours, hindering a ceasefire deal despite reported progress, as Israel insists on a 1km border zone.
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36% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Ceasefire and Hezbollah Tensions
Lebanon's parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after a two-year vacancy, aiming to strengthen the army's role, particularly in south Lebanon where Hezbollah's influence is contested, and to facilitate the implementation of a recent ceasefire with Israel.
Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Ceasefire and Hezbollah Tensions
Lebanon's parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after a two-year vacancy, aiming to strengthen the army's role, particularly in south Lebanon where Hezbollah's influence is contested, and to facilitate the implementation of a recent ceasefire with Israel.
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44% Bias Score
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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56% Bias Score
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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52% Bias Score