Progress in Israel-Hamas Hostage-Ceasefire Negotiations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced progress in ceasefire-for-hostages negotiations with Hamas, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., focusing on a phased approach with an initial 42-day humanitarian ceasefire; however, disagreements remain on the ceasefire's duration and Israel's ...
Progress in Israel-Hamas Hostage-Ceasefire Negotiations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced progress in ceasefire-for-hostages negotiations with Hamas, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., focusing on a phased approach with an initial 42-day humanitarian ceasefire; however, disagreements remain on the ceasefire's duration and Israel's ...
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52% Bias Score
Israel Seizes Syrian Territory Near Golan Heights
Israel seized approximately 400 square kilometers of Syrian territory near the Golan Heights, citing security concerns following the fall of the Assad regime. This action, condemned by Arab nations, is viewed by some as a potential land grab despite Israel's claim it is a temporary measure.
Israel Seizes Syrian Territory Near Golan Heights
Israel seized approximately 400 square kilometers of Syrian territory near the Golan Heights, citing security concerns following the fall of the Assad regime. This action, condemned by Arab nations, is viewed by some as a potential land grab despite Israel's claim it is a temporary measure.
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16% Bias Score
US Lifts Bounty on Syrian Rebel Leader After Meeting
The Biden administration lifted a $10 million bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), after a meeting between a U.S. envoy and al-Sharaa to discuss regional issues and prevent HTS from threatening U.S. interests or those of Syria's neighbors; HTS overthrew Bashar al-Assad ea...
US Lifts Bounty on Syrian Rebel Leader After Meeting
The Biden administration lifted a $10 million bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), after a meeting between a U.S. envoy and al-Sharaa to discuss regional issues and prevent HTS from threatening U.S. interests or those of Syria's neighbors; HTS overthrew Bashar al-Assad ea...
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56% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Stalled Over Disputed Hostage List
Israel reportedly demanded the release of 34 hostages from Hamas in the first phase of a potential deal, including 11 names Hamas rejected, while discussions also include the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages, along with disagreements over Rafah crossing, IDF with...
Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Stalled Over Disputed Hostage List
Israel reportedly demanded the release of 34 hostages from Hamas in the first phase of a potential deal, including 11 names Hamas rejected, while discussions also include the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages, along with disagreements over Rafah crossing, IDF with...
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24% Bias Score
U.S. Strikes Houthi Targets After Missile Attack on Israel
Following a Houthi missile attack on Israel injuring 16 people, the U.S. military launched strikes on Houthi facilities in Sanaa, Yemen, on December 21st, targeting missile storage and command centers, also engaging drones and cruise missiles over the Red Sea, in response to the claimed Houthi missi...
U.S. Strikes Houthi Targets After Missile Attack on Israel
Following a Houthi missile attack on Israel injuring 16 people, the U.S. military launched strikes on Houthi facilities in Sanaa, Yemen, on December 21st, targeting missile storage and command centers, also engaging drones and cruise missiles over the Red Sea, in response to the claimed Houthi missi...
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44% Bias Score
Israel Denies Barghouti's Release in Prisoner Exchange Deal
An Israeli official denied reports that convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti will be released to Turkey in a prisoner exchange, contradicting several media outlets; meanwhile, families of Israeli hostages criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu for allegedly obstructing a deal, accusing him of prioritizi...
Israel Denies Barghouti's Release in Prisoner Exchange Deal
An Israeli official denied reports that convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti will be released to Turkey in a prisoner exchange, contradicting several media outlets; meanwhile, families of Israeli hostages criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu for allegedly obstructing a deal, accusing him of prioritizi...
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56% Bias Score
Pope Francis Calls for Christmas Ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Francis, in his Sunday Angelus address, called for a Christmas ceasefire in all war zones, condemning the violence in Ukraine and Gaza, particularly the targeting of civilians and infrastructure like hospitals and schools. His envoy was unable to enter Gaza due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
Pope Francis Calls for Christmas Ceasefire in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Francis, in his Sunday Angelus address, called for a Christmas ceasefire in all war zones, condemning the violence in Ukraine and Gaza, particularly the targeting of civilians and infrastructure like hospitals and schools. His envoy was unable to enter Gaza due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
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32% Bias Score
Mikati's Southern Lebanon Visit Underscores Commitment to Israel Ceasefire
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited southern Lebanon this week to demonstrate commitment to a ceasefire agreement with Israel following a month of fighting and Hezbollah's long-term occupation of the region, emphasizing the Lebanese army's role in enforcing UN resolution 1701.
Mikati's Southern Lebanon Visit Underscores Commitment to Israel Ceasefire
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati visited southern Lebanon this week to demonstrate commitment to a ceasefire agreement with Israel following a month of fighting and Hezbollah's long-term occupation of the region, emphasizing the Lebanese army's role in enforcing UN resolution 1701.
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36% Bias Score
UN, Lebanon Urge Faster Israeli Withdrawal Amid Ceasefire Violations
The UN and Lebanon's Prime Minister urged Israel to speed up its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon nearly a month after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, amid ongoing accusations of violations by both sides. The Lebanese army has begun deploying in areas following Israeli troop withdraw...
UN, Lebanon Urge Faster Israeli Withdrawal Amid Ceasefire Violations
The UN and Lebanon's Prime Minister urged Israel to speed up its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon nearly a month after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, amid ongoing accusations of violations by both sides. The Lebanese army has begun deploying in areas following Israeli troop withdraw...
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60% Bias Score
Hamas Demands Further Concessions in Hostage Deal Amidst Ongoing Israeli Strikes
Hamas is demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners beyond agreed categories in exchange for 11 male hostages, complicating ceasefire negotiations while Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 16, including four children in a school, amidst a humanitarian crisis displacing 90% of Gaza's population...
Hamas Demands Further Concessions in Hostage Deal Amidst Ongoing Israeli Strikes
Hamas is demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners beyond agreed categories in exchange for 11 male hostages, complicating ceasefire negotiations while Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 16, including four children in a school, amidst a humanitarian crisis displacing 90% of Gaza's population...
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48% Bias Score
Netanyahu-Gantz Public Feud Over Hostage Negotiations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Unity head Benny Gantz clashed publicly over handling hostage negotiations during the ongoing conflict, with Gantz accusing Netanyahu of sabotage and Netanyahu criticizing Gantz for hindering national efforts.
Netanyahu-Gantz Public Feud Over Hostage Negotiations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Unity head Benny Gantz clashed publicly over handling hostage negotiations during the ongoing conflict, with Gantz accusing Netanyahu of sabotage and Netanyahu criticizing Gantz for hindering national efforts.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Struggle: Balancing Historical Responsibility and Present-Day Divisions
Antisemitic incidents in Germany have nearly doubled since October 7, 2023, amid protests over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, revealing a complex interplay of historical memory, shifting demographics, and political polarization.
Germany's Struggle: Balancing Historical Responsibility and Present-Day Divisions
Antisemitic incidents in Germany have nearly doubled since October 7, 2023, amid protests over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, revealing a complex interplay of historical memory, shifting demographics, and political polarization.
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48% Bias Score