Ashdod Port Smuggling Ring Busted: 100 Million Shekels in Tax Evasion Uncovered
A four-and-a-half-year undercover operation at Ashdod Port uncovered a massive smuggling and corruption ring involving nearly 100 million Shekels in tax evasion and money laundering, leading to the arrest of hundreds of suspects and ongoing criminal proceedings.
Ashdod Port Smuggling Ring Busted: 100 Million Shekels in Tax Evasion Uncovered
A four-and-a-half-year undercover operation at Ashdod Port uncovered a massive smuggling and corruption ring involving nearly 100 million Shekels in tax evasion and money laundering, leading to the arrest of hundreds of suspects and ongoing criminal proceedings.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Cuts Funding to Israeli Human Rights NGOs
The German government cut funding to Israeli human rights NGOs Zochrot and New Profile, reducing Zochrot's budget by 25% and New Profile's by 50%, following similar cuts to Palestinian NGOs; this has sparked criticism regarding its implications for human rights advocacy and freedom of expression.
Germany Cuts Funding to Israeli Human Rights NGOs
The German government cut funding to Israeli human rights NGOs Zochrot and New Profile, reducing Zochrot's budget by 25% and New Profile's by 50%, following similar cuts to Palestinian NGOs; this has sparked criticism regarding its implications for human rights advocacy and freedom of expression.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Clashes, Protests, and Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Rising Tensions
IDF Captain Eitan Shiknazi, 24, died in battle in northern Gaza; pro-Palestinian protestors in New York City demanded the release of a detained Gazan hospital director; Doha negotiators agreed on a plan for returning Gazan residents to the north; Amnesty International Israel was suspended for two ye...
Gaza Clashes, Protests, and Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Rising Tensions
IDF Captain Eitan Shiknazi, 24, died in battle in northern Gaza; pro-Palestinian protestors in New York City demanded the release of a detained Gazan hospital director; Doha negotiators agreed on a plan for returning Gazan residents to the north; Amnesty International Israel was suspended for two ye...
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20% Bias Score
Israeli Hostage Families Petition High Court Over Government Inaction
112 family members of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza filed a High Court petition, accusing the government of prioritizing other interests over the lives of 100 hostages held captive for 15 months, leading to the death of six, including Carmel Gat, and demanding immediate action to secure the...
Israeli Hostage Families Petition High Court Over Government Inaction
112 family members of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza filed a High Court petition, accusing the government of prioritizing other interests over the lives of 100 hostages held captive for 15 months, leading to the death of six, including Carmel Gat, and demanding immediate action to secure the...
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56% Bias Score
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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56% Bias Score
Tibet Earthquake Kills 95, Gaza Clashes Claim Two Israeli Soldiers
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Shigatse, Tibet, at 9:00 a.m. local time, killing at least 95 and injuring 130; simultaneously, two Israeli soldiers died and two were seriously injured in clashes in northern Gaza, further jeopardizing humanitarian aid already strained by attacks on aid convoys.
Tibet Earthquake Kills 95, Gaza Clashes Claim Two Israeli Soldiers
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Shigatse, Tibet, at 9:00 a.m. local time, killing at least 95 and injuring 130; simultaneously, two Israeli soldiers died and two were seriously injured in clashes in northern Gaza, further jeopardizing humanitarian aid already strained by attacks on aid convoys.
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Hospitals Overwhelmed by Severe Overcrowding Amidst Respiratory Illness Surge
Israel's hospitals are severely overcrowded, with internal medicine departments and emergency rooms exceeding capacity due to a surge in respiratory illnesses and staff shortages, forcing patients into hallways and cafeterias, while the peak of the illness season is yet to come.
Israeli Hospitals Overwhelmed by Severe Overcrowding Amidst Respiratory Illness Surge
Israel's hospitals are severely overcrowded, with internal medicine departments and emergency rooms exceeding capacity due to a surge in respiratory illnesses and staff shortages, forcing patients into hallways and cafeterias, while the peak of the illness season is yet to come.
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36% Bias Score
China's HMPV Surge Mirrors COVID-19, Raising Public Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China is overwhelming hospitals and raising concerns about a potential epidemic, mirroring the seasonal spikes seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in an estimated 6.9 million deaths globally, according to the WHO, although studies sugges...
China's HMPV Surge Mirrors COVID-19, Raising Public Health Concerns
A surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China is overwhelming hospitals and raising concerns about a potential epidemic, mirroring the seasonal spikes seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in an estimated 6.9 million deaths globally, according to the WHO, although studies sugges...
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48% Bias Score
UAE Proposes Temporary Gaza Governance Plan Amid Post-Conflict Uncertainty
The UAE, in talks with Israel and the US, proposed a temporary governance structure for Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, pending full PA control, including potential use of private military contractors, but this plan lacks formal details and faces opposition from Israel.
UAE Proposes Temporary Gaza Governance Plan Amid Post-Conflict Uncertainty
The UAE, in talks with Israel and the US, proposed a temporary governance structure for Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, pending full PA control, including potential use of private military contractors, but this plan lacks formal details and faces opposition from Israel.
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40% Bias Score
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
Trudeau Resigns Amidst Criticism, Internal Conflicts
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned on Monday due to plummeting approval ratings and internal party conflicts, amid criticism from Jewish leaders for his handling of antisemitism and Israel-related issues; he will remain as caretaker PM until a new leader is selected.
Trudeau Resigns Amidst Criticism, Internal Conflicts
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned on Monday due to plummeting approval ratings and internal party conflicts, amid criticism from Jewish leaders for his handling of antisemitism and Israel-related issues; he will remain as caretaker PM until a new leader is selected.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Defunds Israeli NGOs, Sparking Concerns Over Human Rights
Germany cut funding for two Israeli NGOs, Zochrot (promoting Nakba awareness) and New Profile (supporting conscientious objectors), impacting their operations significantly, raising concerns about freedom of speech and Germany's commitment to human rights in the region.
Germany Defunds Israeli NGOs, Sparking Concerns Over Human Rights
Germany cut funding for two Israeli NGOs, Zochrot (promoting Nakba awareness) and New Profile (supporting conscientious objectors), impacting their operations significantly, raising concerns about freedom of speech and Germany's commitment to human rights in the region.
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44% Bias Score