Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal and Gaza Ceasefire Agreed
Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, mediated by the US, Egypt, and Qatar; the deal, effective January 19th, will see Hamas release 33 hostages in phase one in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal and Gaza Ceasefire Agreed
Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, mediated by the US, Egypt, and Qatar; the deal, effective January 19th, will see Hamas release 33 hostages in phase one in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
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44% Bias Score
Houthis to Continue Attacks if Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Breached
Yemen's Houthis announced they will monitor a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, continuing attacks on ships in the Red Sea if the agreement is breached; over 100 attacks since November 2023 have disrupted global shipping, causing route changes and increased costs.
Houthis to Continue Attacks if Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Breached
Yemen's Houthis announced they will monitor a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, continuing attacks on ships in the Red Sea if the agreement is breached; over 100 attacks since November 2023 have disrupted global shipping, causing route changes and increased costs.
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36% Bias Score
Gaza's Future Governance: Clashing Visions and the UNRWA Crisis
Arab states and European powers are urging Israel and the incoming Trump administration to allow the PA and UNRWA to oversee Gaza's recovery following a ceasefire, but Israel and the Trump team refuse to discuss post-ceasefire governance and plan to end all cooperation with UNRWA on January 30, rais...
Gaza's Future Governance: Clashing Visions and the UNRWA Crisis
Arab states and European powers are urging Israel and the incoming Trump administration to allow the PA and UNRWA to oversee Gaza's recovery following a ceasefire, but Israel and the Trump team refuse to discuss post-ceasefire governance and plan to end all cooperation with UNRWA on January 30, rais...
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Supreme Court Delays Chief Justice Selection Amidst Allegations
Israel's Supreme Court delayed the selection of a permanent Chief Justice for 10 days following Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to investigate allegations of conflict of interest against acting Chief Justice Isaac Amit; the court criticized Levin for delaying the process for over a year, harm...
Israeli Supreme Court Delays Chief Justice Selection Amidst Allegations
Israel's Supreme Court delayed the selection of a permanent Chief Justice for 10 days following Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to investigate allegations of conflict of interest against acting Chief Justice Isaac Amit; the court criticized Levin for delaying the process for over a year, harm...
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52% Bias Score
Netanyahu Delays Gaza Ceasefire Amidst Last-Minute Disagreements
Netanyahu delayed a Gaza ceasefire agreement due to last-minute disagreements with Hamas, causing over 70 deaths from recent Israeli attacks; international leaders reacted with a mix of hope and concern, while expert Yoel Schvartz criticized the EU's role.
Netanyahu Delays Gaza Ceasefire Amidst Last-Minute Disagreements
Netanyahu delayed a Gaza ceasefire agreement due to last-minute disagreements with Hamas, causing over 70 deaths from recent Israeli attacks; international leaders reacted with a mix of hope and concern, while expert Yoel Schvartz criticized the EU's role.
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36% Bias Score
EU Pledges €120 Million in Aid Following Israel-Gaza Ceasefire
The EU announced a €120 million aid package for the Israel-Gaza region following a US-brokered ceasefire, adding to existing 2023 aid and aiming to increase its involvement in the region's future, pending Israeli and Palestinian authorities' consent for border assistance.
EU Pledges €120 Million in Aid Following Israel-Gaza Ceasefire
The EU announced a €120 million aid package for the Israel-Gaza region following a US-brokered ceasefire, adding to existing 2023 aid and aiming to increase its involvement in the region's future, pending Israeli and Palestinian authorities' consent for border assistance.
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36% Bias Score
Gaza Ceasefire: A Fragile Step Towards Ending Violence
A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza, following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks that killed approximately 1200 Israeli civilians, aims to halt the violence that has devastated the region, displaced millions, and caused immense geopolitical shifts. The conflict resulted in widespread destruction, with ...
Gaza Ceasefire: A Fragile Step Towards Ending Violence
A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza, following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks that killed approximately 1200 Israeli civilians, aims to halt the violence that has devastated the region, displaced millions, and caused immense geopolitical shifts. The conflict resulted in widespread destruction, with ...
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44% Bias Score
Disputes Over Philadelphi Corridor Stalls Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Deal
Disputes over the deployment of Israeli forces in the Philadelphi security corridor between Gaza and Egypt have stalled a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, jeopardizing a deal to release hostages and the bodies of fallen soldiers, despite assurances from the White House and State Depart...
Disputes Over Philadelphi Corridor Stalls Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Deal
Disputes over the deployment of Israeli forces in the Philadelphi security corridor between Gaza and Egypt have stalled a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, jeopardizing a deal to release hostages and the bodies of fallen soldiers, despite assurances from the White House and State Depart...
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48% Bias Score
HRF pursues Israeli soldiers for alleged Gaza war crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) is pursuing Israeli soldiers internationally for alleged war crimes in Gaza, using social media evidence; complaints against Yuval Wagdani in Brazil and Maj. Gen. Ghassan Alian in Italy are underway, although no cases have yet reached trial.
HRF pursues Israeli soldiers for alleged Gaza war crimes
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) is pursuing Israeli soldiers internationally for alleged war crimes in Gaza, using social media evidence; complaints against Yuval Wagdani in Brazil and Maj. Gen. Ghassan Alian in Italy are underway, although no cases have yet reached trial.
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56% Bias Score
Biden's Farewell Address Warns of Oligarchy Threat to Democracy
In a final address, President Biden warned of a growing American oligarchy threatening democracy, highlighted legislative achievements including infrastructure investment and a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and announced his intention to remain politically active post-presidency.
Biden's Farewell Address Warns of Oligarchy Threat to Democracy
In a final address, President Biden warned of a growing American oligarchy threatening democracy, highlighted legislative achievements including infrastructure investment and a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and announced his intention to remain politically active post-presidency.
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52% Bias Score
Israeli Coalition Faces Collapse Over Hamas Hostage Deal
Israel's Religious Zionist Party threatens to leave the coalition government if a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas is approved, demanding a forceful military response beforehand; the party's departure could destabilize the government but would not necessarily block the deal, as opposition leaders h...
Israeli Coalition Faces Collapse Over Hamas Hostage Deal
Israel's Religious Zionist Party threatens to leave the coalition government if a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas is approved, demanding a forceful military response beforehand; the party's departure could destabilize the government but would not necessarily block the deal, as opposition leaders h...
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56% Bias Score
Bankrupt Russian Media Mogul Vladimir Gusinsky Owes Over \$7 Million
Former Russian media magnate Vladimir Gusinsky, once worth \$400 million, declared bankruptcy in a Connecticut court on January 1, 2025, owing over \$7 million to more than 10 creditors, including Alexander Zheleznyak and Leonid Nevzlin, with assets under \$6 million.
Bankrupt Russian Media Mogul Vladimir Gusinsky Owes Over \$7 Million
Former Russian media magnate Vladimir Gusinsky, once worth \$400 million, declared bankruptcy in a Connecticut court on January 1, 2025, owing over \$7 million to more than 10 creditors, including Alexander Zheleznyak and Leonid Nevzlin, with assets under \$6 million.
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40% Bias Score