Gaza Ceasefire: Smooth Hostage Exchange, but 80 Remain
The Gaza ceasefire saw its smoothest hostage exchange yet on Saturday, with Israel releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners and Hamas freeing three Israeli hostages; however, 80 hostages remain and the Rafah border crossing reopened two days before the beginning of negotiations for the second phase of th...
Gaza Ceasefire: Smooth Hostage Exchange, but 80 Remain
The Gaza ceasefire saw its smoothest hostage exchange yet on Saturday, with Israel releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners and Hamas freeing three Israeli hostages; however, 80 hostages remain and the Rafah border crossing reopened two days before the beginning of negotiations for the second phase of th...
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Israeli Operation in Jenin: Over 25 Palestinians Dead, Hamas Calls for Resistance
An Israeli military operation in Jenin has resulted in the destruction of about 20 buildings and the deaths of over 25 Palestinians, including civilians, prompting Hamas to call for increased resistance; Israel says the operation is targeting militants.
Israeli Operation in Jenin: Over 25 Palestinians Dead, Hamas Calls for Resistance
An Israeli military operation in Jenin has resulted in the destruction of about 20 buildings and the deaths of over 25 Palestinians, including civilians, prompting Hamas to call for increased resistance; Israel says the operation is targeting militants.
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40% Bias Score
Rafah Crossing Reopening Enables Evacuation of 37 Gaza Patients
On Saturday, the Rafah border crossing reopened, enabling the evacuation of 37 Gaza patients (34 children) to Egypt for specialized care, highlighting the urgent medical needs in Gaza following the recent conflict and ceasefire with Israel.
Rafah Crossing Reopening Enables Evacuation of 37 Gaza Patients
On Saturday, the Rafah border crossing reopened, enabling the evacuation of 37 Gaza patients (34 children) to Egypt for specialized care, highlighting the urgent medical needs in Gaza following the recent conflict and ceasefire with Israel.
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40% Bias Score
Beirut Mortar Attack Amidst Economic Crisis and Israeli Withdrawal
Nine mortar shells hit Beirut's Christian Ashrafieh sector near a school, injuring seven; an Islamic delegation visited Tehran; and the Lebanese pound collapses amidst Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon, risking inter-militia conflict.
Beirut Mortar Attack Amidst Economic Crisis and Israeli Withdrawal
Nine mortar shells hit Beirut's Christian Ashrafieh sector near a school, injuring seven; an Islamic delegation visited Tehran; and the Lebanese pound collapses amidst Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon, risking inter-militia conflict.
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Turkey to Lead Four-Nation Coalition Against ISIS, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for YPG
Turkey announced a plan for a four-nation coalition (Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Jordan) to fight ISIS remnants in Syria, potentially enabling the U.S. to end its support for Kurdish YPG forces which Turkey views as terrorists.
Turkey to Lead Four-Nation Coalition Against ISIS, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for YPG
Turkey announced a plan for a four-nation coalition (Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Jordan) to fight ISIS remnants in Syria, potentially enabling the U.S. to end its support for Kurdish YPG forces which Turkey views as terrorists.
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48% Bias Score
Dahiyeh Restaurants Reopen Rapidly After Israeli Strikes
Following Israeli strikes in late November that destroyed parts of Dahiyeh, Lebanon, restaurants like Fries Lab and Al Qaysar quickly reopened, showcasing community resilience despite significant damage and ongoing economic challenges.
Dahiyeh Restaurants Reopen Rapidly After Israeli Strikes
Following Israeli strikes in late November that destroyed parts of Dahiyeh, Lebanon, restaurants like Fries Lab and Al Qaysar quickly reopened, showcasing community resilience despite significant damage and ongoing economic challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Netanyahu to Meet Trump to Discuss Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, which aims to release remaining prisoners and potentially achieve a more permanent peace, despite facing significant internal and exte...
Netanyahu to Meet Trump to Discuss Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, which aims to release remaining prisoners and potentially achieve a more permanent peace, despite facing significant internal and exte...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey to Lead Anti-ISIS Coalition, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for Kurdish Fighters
Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan plan a joint operation against ISIS remnants, potentially allowing the U.S. to sever ties with Kurdish Syrian fighters, addressing Turkey's concerns over ISIS prisoners held by Kurdish forces, and initiating preliminary talks to make this happen.
Turkey to Lead Anti-ISIS Coalition, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for Kurdish Fighters
Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan plan a joint operation against ISIS remnants, potentially allowing the U.S. to sever ties with Kurdish Syrian fighters, addressing Turkey's concerns over ISIS prisoners held by Kurdish forces, and initiating preliminary talks to make this happen.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Rejects Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan, Launches New ISIS Initiative
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans to Jordan and Egypt, calling it a violation of human rights, and announced a four-nation initiative with Iraq, Syria, and Jordan to combat ISIS, bypassing the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.
Turkey Rejects Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan, Launches New ISIS Initiative
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans to Jordan and Egypt, calling it a violation of human rights, and announced a four-nation initiative with Iraq, Syria, and Jordan to combat ISIS, bypassing the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.
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Netanyahu Visits Trump Amidst Strained US-Israel Relations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting US President Trump to strengthen ties strained by the Gaza conflict, discussing Hamas ceasefire negotiations, prisoner releases, and countering Iran, while facing internal political pressures.
Netanyahu Visits Trump Amidst Strained US-Israel Relations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting US President Trump to strengthen ties strained by the Gaza conflict, discussing Hamas ceasefire negotiations, prisoner releases, and countering Iran, while facing internal political pressures.
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Saudi Arabia Meets with Syria's Transitional Leader Amidst Security and Political Instability
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Syria's transitional leader Ahmad al-Sharaa on October 26th, 2023, following al-Sharaa's dissolution of the Syrian parliament, army, and Ba'ath party, creating significant security and political challenges, including the resurgence of ISIS and the need...
Saudi Arabia Meets with Syria's Transitional Leader Amidst Security and Political Instability
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Syria's transitional leader Ahmad al-Sharaa on October 26th, 2023, following al-Sharaa's dissolution of the Syrian parliament, army, and Ba'ath party, creating significant security and political challenges, including the resurgence of ISIS and the need...
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44% Bias Score
Syria's Interim President Visits Saudi Arabia, Signaling Shift Away From Iran
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly linked to al-Qaida, visited Saudi Arabia, signaling a potential shift away from Iran; this follows Saudi Arabia's 2023 restoration of ties with Assad and aims to lift sanctions on Syria, estimated to cost hundreds of billions of dollars for recons...
Syria's Interim President Visits Saudi Arabia, Signaling Shift Away From Iran
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly linked to al-Qaida, visited Saudi Arabia, signaling a potential shift away from Iran; this follows Saudi Arabia's 2023 restoration of ties with Assad and aims to lift sanctions on Syria, estimated to cost hundreds of billions of dollars for recons...
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48% Bias Score