Lebanon: Returning to Ruins After 14-Month War
Following a 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah, a 60-day ceasefire has been declared, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people, including from the heavily bombarded city of Tyre, Lebanon, returning to widespread destruction. Raja Chaar, a local water supplier, recounts burying nearly...
Lebanon: Returning to Ruins After 14-Month War
Following a 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah, a 60-day ceasefire has been declared, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people, including from the heavily bombarded city of Tyre, Lebanon, returning to widespread destruction. Raja Chaar, a local water supplier, recounts burying nearly...
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32% Bias Score
Hamas Attack on Israel Cripples Iranian Regional Influence
In October 2023, a Hamas attack on Israel triggered a major military response, significantly weakening Iranian-backed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, leading to instability in Syria and potentially destabilizing the broader Middle East.
Hamas Attack on Israel Cripples Iranian Regional Influence
In October 2023, a Hamas attack on Israel triggered a major military response, significantly weakening Iranian-backed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, leading to instability in Syria and potentially destabilizing the broader Middle East.
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48% Bias Score
Gaza Deal Momentum Builds Amidst Regional Shifts and US Pressure
Following the Lebanon agreement, a renewed push for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release is underway, mediated by Egypt, with a proposed 60-day truce involving a prisoner exchange as a first step, despite pressure from within Netanyahu's government and incoming US President Trump.
Gaza Deal Momentum Builds Amidst Regional Shifts and US Pressure
Following the Lebanon agreement, a renewed push for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release is underway, mediated by Egypt, with a proposed 60-day truce involving a prisoner exchange as a first step, despite pressure from within Netanyahu's government and incoming US President Trump.
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52% Bias Score
Hayat Tahrir al Sham Captures Strategic Syrian City of Hama
On December 5th, 2024, the Islamist jihadist alliance Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) captured the strategic Syrian city of Hama after intense fighting, prompting a Syrian Army withdrawal to protect civilians and resulting in hundreds of prisoners being freed from the main prison.
Hayat Tahrir al Sham Captures Strategic Syrian City of Hama
On December 5th, 2024, the Islamist jihadist alliance Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) captured the strategic Syrian city of Hama after intense fighting, prompting a Syrian Army withdrawal to protect civilians and resulting in hundreds of prisoners being freed from the main prison.
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52% Bias Score
Rebel Capture of Aleppo Exposes Russia's Weakened Syrian Presence
Aleppo, a key symbol of Russia's influence in Syria, fell to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels in under four days due to Russia's reduced military support resulting from its war in Ukraine, signifying a potential shift in regional power dynamics.
Rebel Capture of Aleppo Exposes Russia's Weakened Syrian Presence
Aleppo, a key symbol of Russia's influence in Syria, fell to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels in under four days due to Russia's reduced military support resulting from its war in Ukraine, signifying a potential shift in regional power dynamics.
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48% Bias Score
Rebel Forces Recapture Aleppo, Underscoring Russia's Weakened Influence in Syria
Rebel forces have retaken the Syrian city of Aleppo from government control in just four days, marking a major blow to Russia's military influence in the region due to its reduced military presence there since the start of the war in Ukraine.
Rebel Forces Recapture Aleppo, Underscoring Russia's Weakened Influence in Syria
Rebel forces have retaken the Syrian city of Aleppo from government control in just four days, marking a major blow to Russia's military influence in the region due to its reduced military presence there since the start of the war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Investigates Spain for Blocking Arms Shipments to Israel
The U.S. is investigating Spain for allegedly denying port entry to at least three cargo ships carrying U.S. weapons to Israel, potentially incurring millions in fines for Spain; this follows Spain's October 2023 halt of arms to Israel and its May 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.
U.S. Investigates Spain for Blocking Arms Shipments to Israel
The U.S. is investigating Spain for allegedly denying port entry to at least three cargo ships carrying U.S. weapons to Israel, potentially incurring millions in fines for Spain; this follows Spain's October 2023 halt of arms to Israel and its May 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.
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36% Bias Score
Israel's October 26th Attack Cripples Iranian Missile Production
On October 26th, Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran using F-35 fighter jets, successfully disabling almost its entire air defense system and destroying its long-range missile production capacity for a year, as confirmed by a high-ranking British military official.
Israel's October 26th Attack Cripples Iranian Missile Production
On October 26th, Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran using F-35 fighter jets, successfully disabling almost its entire air defense system and destroying its long-range missile production capacity for a year, as confirmed by a high-ranking British military official.
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56% Bias Score
US and Egypt Discuss Middle East De-escalation Amidst Trump's Diplomatic Push
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed de-escalation efforts in the Middle East, focusing on humanitarian aid to Gaza and post-conflict planning, while President-elect Trump's envoy seeks a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release.
US and Egypt Discuss Middle East De-escalation Amidst Trump's Diplomatic Push
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed de-escalation efforts in the Middle East, focusing on humanitarian aid to Gaza and post-conflict planning, while President-elect Trump's envoy seeks a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release.
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24% Bias Score
Islamist Rebels Capture Strategic Syrian City of Hama
Islamist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), captured the Syrian city of Hama on Thursday after fierce fighting, displacing over 115,000 people and marking the most intense fighting since 2020.
Islamist Rebels Capture Strategic Syrian City of Hama
Islamist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), captured the Syrian city of Hama on Thursday after fierce fighting, displacing over 115,000 people and marking the most intense fighting since 2020.
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44% Bias Score
Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire Amidst Deep Skepticism
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon follows a conflict that killed hundreds, leaving residents of Beirut's Dahieh district deeply skeptical of the agreement's sustainability due to unfulfilled conditions and ongoing reported violations.
Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire Amidst Deep Skepticism
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon follows a conflict that killed hundreds, leaving residents of Beirut's Dahieh district deeply skeptical of the agreement's sustainability due to unfulfilled conditions and ongoing reported violations.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's UN Vote on Israel Sparks Tensions
Australia's vote in favor of a UN resolution demanding Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories has prompted strong criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, accusing Australia of rewarding terrorism and abandoning a long-standing ally.
Australia's UN Vote on Israel Sparks Tensions
Australia's vote in favor of a UN resolution demanding Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories has prompted strong criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, accusing Australia of rewarding terrorism and abandoning a long-standing ally.
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68% Bias Score