Hostage Deal Progressing, but Concerns Remain Over Post-Ceasefire Military Action
High-level talks between US and Israeli officials are underway to secure a hostage deal with Hamas within a month, complicated by Hamas's concerns about potential military action after an initial 40–60-day ceasefire under the incoming Trump administration.
Hostage Deal Progressing, but Concerns Remain Over Post-Ceasefire Military Action
High-level talks between US and Israeli officials are underway to secure a hostage deal with Hamas within a month, complicated by Hamas's concerns about potential military action after an initial 40–60-day ceasefire under the incoming Trump administration.
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Strikes Kill 18 in Gaza; Protests in Israel Demand Hostage Release
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 18 Palestinians, including four in a tent sheltering displaced people, according to Gaza's civil defense agency; Israel claimed some targets were Hamas operatives; simultaneous protests in Israel call for hostage release.
Israeli Strikes Kill 18 in Gaza; Protests in Israel Demand Hostage Release
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 18 Palestinians, including four in a tent sheltering displaced people, according to Gaza's civil defense agency; Israel claimed some targets were Hamas operatives; simultaneous protests in Israel call for hostage release.
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40% Bias Score
Proposed Bill Seeks Free Israeli Movement in Gaza Amidst Resettlement Debate
Likud MK Avichai Boaron introduced a Knesset bill for free Israeli movement in Gaza, prompting a coalition MK tour to plan Jewish resettlement, despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's opposition and divided public opinion (30% support, 48% oppose).
Proposed Bill Seeks Free Israeli Movement in Gaza Amidst Resettlement Debate
Likud MK Avichai Boaron introduced a Knesset bill for free Israeli movement in Gaza, prompting a coalition MK tour to plan Jewish resettlement, despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's opposition and divided public opinion (30% support, 48% oppose).
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72% Bias Score
Gaza Death Toll Inflated: Research Exposes Hamas Manipulation
Research reveals that the Gaza Health Ministry's reported 44,000 deaths since October 7 are significantly inflated, including non-conflict deaths and combatant deaths, leading to a biased media narrative against Israel.
Gaza Death Toll Inflated: Research Exposes Hamas Manipulation
Research reveals that the Gaza Health Ministry's reported 44,000 deaths since October 7 are significantly inflated, including non-conflict deaths and combatant deaths, leading to a biased media narrative against Israel.
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56% Bias Score
Al-Julani Calls for End to Foreign Intervention in Syria
Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Julani called for an end to foreign intervention in Syria, citing the potential departure of Iranian forces and Syria's need to avoid further conflict, in an interview with Syria.tv on Saturday.
Al-Julani Calls for End to Foreign Intervention in Syria
Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Julani called for an end to foreign intervention in Syria, citing the potential departure of Iranian forces and Syria's need to avoid further conflict, in an interview with Syria.tv on Saturday.
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44% Bias Score
US Engages HTS in Syria, Urges Gaza Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced direct talks with Syria's HTS rebel group to counter terrorism and the need for a Gaza ceasefire, while considering conditional sanctions relief for Syria and urging Israel and Hamas to negotiate peace after a week-long visit to the Middle East.
US Engages HTS in Syria, Urges Gaza Ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced direct talks with Syria's HTS rebel group to counter terrorism and the need for a Gaza ceasefire, while considering conditional sanctions relief for Syria and urging Israel and Hamas to negotiate peace after a week-long visit to the Middle East.
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40% Bias Score
Over 50 Killed in Israeli Gaza Strikes; Civilian Casualties Spark Outrage
Israeli air and ground attacks in Gaza on Sunday killed over 50 people, including children and a journalist, prompting condemnation and raising concerns about civilian casualties and potential violations of international humanitarian law amid the ongoing 14-month war.
Over 50 Killed in Israeli Gaza Strikes; Civilian Casualties Spark Outrage
Israeli air and ground attacks in Gaza on Sunday killed over 50 people, including children and a journalist, prompting condemnation and raising concerns about civilian casualties and potential violations of international humanitarian law amid the ongoing 14-month war.
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52% Bias Score
Israel and Hamas Near Ceasefire Agreement
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated Monday that Israel and Hamas are closer than ever to a ceasefire agreement for hostage release, despite disagreements within Netanyahu's coalition and ongoing obstacles.
Israel and Hamas Near Ceasefire Agreement
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated Monday that Israel and Hamas are closer than ever to a ceasefire agreement for hostage release, despite disagreements within Netanyahu's coalition and ongoing obstacles.
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44% Bias Score
California DMV Revokes License Plate Deemed Offensive
The California DMV apologized for and revoked a license plate, "LOLOCT7," considered offensive due to a perceived reference to the October 7th attack on Israel, but the owner's son says it was a reference to his grandfather ('LOLO'), Cybertruck ('CT'), and seven children ('7').
California DMV Revokes License Plate Deemed Offensive
The California DMV apologized for and revoked a license plate, "LOLOCT7," considered offensive due to a perceived reference to the October 7th attack on Israel, but the owner's son says it was a reference to his grandfather ('LOLO'), Cybertruck ('CT'), and seven children ('7').
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52% Bias Score
Hostage Families Demand Action from Biden and Trump
Families of Israeli and American hostages held by Hamas held a rally in New York City's Central Park on Sunday, demanding that President Biden and the President-elect prioritize their release, highlighting the case of Capt. Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier killed in action whose body is bein...
Hostage Families Demand Action from Biden and Trump
Families of Israeli and American hostages held by Hamas held a rally in New York City's Central Park on Sunday, demanding that President Biden and the President-elect prioritize their release, highlighting the case of Capt. Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier killed in action whose body is bein...
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40% Bias Score
Blinken Contacts Syrian Rebels Amid Regime Change
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken initiated direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) following their overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, outlining principles for supporting a political transition in Syria while also addressing the continued threat of ISIS and oth...
Blinken Contacts Syrian Rebels Amid Regime Change
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken initiated direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) following their overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime, outlining principles for supporting a political transition in Syria while also addressing the continued threat of ISIS and oth...
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56% Bias Score
Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Gaza Conflict and Hostage Crisis
Following a phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump, Netanyahu announced that they discussed Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, which has killed nearly 45,000 Palestinians, and the hostage situation involving 100 hostages, seven of whom are America...
Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Gaza Conflict and Hostage Crisis
Following a phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump, Netanyahu announced that they discussed Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, which has killed nearly 45,000 Palestinians, and the hostage situation involving 100 hostages, seven of whom are America...
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56% Bias Score