Israel Extends State of Emergency Until 2025
Israel extended its state of emergency until December 16, 2025, with 29-7 Knesset vote, enabling the cabinet to bypass parliament; a separate bill increased the 2024 budget by $9 billion for defense, raising the deficit ceiling to 7.7% of GDP.
Israel Extends State of Emergency Until 2025
Israel extended its state of emergency until December 16, 2025, with 29-7 Knesset vote, enabling the cabinet to bypass parliament; a separate bill increased the 2024 budget by $9 billion for defense, raising the deficit ceiling to 7.7% of GDP.
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48% Bias Score
Israel Vows to Destroy Houthi Infrastructure Following Tel Aviv Missile Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to destroy Houthi infrastructure in Yemen after a missile attack on Tel Aviv on Saturday caused injuries; Israel also launched a diplomatic initiative to internationally label the Houthi rebels as a terrorist organization.
Israel Vows to Destroy Houthi Infrastructure Following Tel Aviv Missile Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to destroy Houthi infrastructure in Yemen after a missile attack on Tel Aviv on Saturday caused injuries; Israel also launched a diplomatic initiative to internationally label the Houthi rebels as a terrorist organization.
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52% Bias Score
US Military Presence in Syria More Than Doubles; Pentagon Confirms Secret Troop Surge
The Pentagon recently acknowledged that the number of US troops in Syria is approximately 2,000, more than double the previously reported figure of 900, due to fluctuating temporary forces and diplomatic considerations, revealing a long-standing discrepancy in publicly released information.
US Military Presence in Syria More Than Doubles; Pentagon Confirms Secret Troop Surge
The Pentagon recently acknowledged that the number of US troops in Syria is approximately 2,000, more than double the previously reported figure of 900, due to fluctuating temporary forces and diplomatic considerations, revealing a long-standing discrepancy in publicly released information.
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16% Bias Score
Turkey's Dialogue with Syrian Islamist Group Raises Concerns
Turkey's President Erdogan announced close dialogue with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader, planning increased involvement in Syria while supporting the Syrian people; Germany warned against this, highlighting the Kurds' key role in defeating ISIS and the potential threat of ISIS resurgence.
Turkey's Dialogue with Syrian Islamist Group Raises Concerns
Turkey's President Erdogan announced close dialogue with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader, planning increased involvement in Syria while supporting the Syrian people; Germany warned against this, highlighting the Kurds' key role in defeating ISIS and the potential threat of ISIS resurgence.
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40% Bias Score
US Holds First Syria Talks Since 2011, Signaling Policy Shift
Following years of estrangement, the US engaged in its first official talks with Syria since 2011, meeting with military leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday. This meeting marks a turning point in US-Syria relations, focusing on post-Assad Syria and potentially impacting US sanctions and the...
US Holds First Syria Talks Since 2011, Signaling Policy Shift
Following years of estrangement, the US engaged in its first official talks with Syria since 2011, meeting with military leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday. This meeting marks a turning point in US-Syria relations, focusing on post-Assad Syria and potentially impacting US sanctions and the...
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64% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack: Mental Health, Not Saudi Politics, Cited as Primary Motive
The Magdeburg terror attack's perpetrator, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a self-described ex-Muslim from Saudi Arabia undergoing psychiatric treatment, was not demonstrably targeted by the Saudi state prior to his attack, despite warnings issued recently to German authorities and his claims of threat.
Magdeburg Attack: Mental Health, Not Saudi Politics, Cited as Primary Motive
The Magdeburg terror attack's perpetrator, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a self-described ex-Muslim from Saudi Arabia undergoing psychiatric treatment, was not demonstrably targeted by the Saudi state prior to his attack, despite warnings issued recently to German authorities and his claims of threat.
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48% Bias Score
Assad Regime's \$5.6 Billion Captagon Empire: Challenges for Syria's New Leaders
Syria's Assad regime generated an estimated \$5.6 billion annually from Captagon production, deeply entwining military and family members in the illicit drug trade; the new leadership faces challenges in dismantling this operation and addressing widespread addiction.
Assad Regime's \$5.6 Billion Captagon Empire: Challenges for Syria's New Leaders
Syria's Assad regime generated an estimated \$5.6 billion annually from Captagon production, deeply entwining military and family members in the illicit drug trade; the new leadership faces challenges in dismantling this operation and addressing widespread addiction.
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40% Bias Score
UN Resolution 2254: A Roadmap for Syria's Transition
UN Security Council Resolution 2254, adopted in 2015, seeks to guide Syria's transition to democracy through power-sharing, a new constitution, and free elections; however, its implementation faces challenges due to evolving realities and skepticism from some Syrian opposition groups.
UN Resolution 2254: A Roadmap for Syria's Transition
UN Security Council Resolution 2254, adopted in 2015, seeks to guide Syria's transition to democracy through power-sharing, a new constitution, and free elections; however, its implementation faces challenges due to evolving realities and skepticism from some Syrian opposition groups.
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Unify Under New Government, Excluding SDF
Following a rebel victory in Syria on December 8, opposition groups have agreed to unify under the Defence Ministry, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, excluding the Kurdish-led SDF; Qatar is calling for sanctions to be lifted.
Syrian Rebels Unify Under New Government, Excluding SDF
Following a rebel victory in Syria on December 8, opposition groups have agreed to unify under the Defence Ministry, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, excluding the Kurdish-led SDF; Qatar is calling for sanctions to be lifted.
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56% Bias Score
US Troop Presence in Syria More Than Doubles, Exceeding Pentagon's Acknowledged Numbers
The US military presence in Syria has more than doubled to approximately 2000 troops, exceeding the Pentagon's previously acknowledged figure of 900, primarily due to increased threats following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel; this secrecy has implications for relations with neighboring cou...
US Troop Presence in Syria More Than Doubles, Exceeding Pentagon's Acknowledged Numbers
The US military presence in Syria has more than doubled to approximately 2000 troops, exceeding the Pentagon's previously acknowledged figure of 900, primarily due to increased threats following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel; this secrecy has implications for relations with neighboring cou...
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28% Bias Score
Lod Music Festival Promotes Unity Amidst Israeli Conflict
The Bamizrach Festival in Lod, Israel (December 26-29), directed by Gil Ron Shama, uses music to bridge divides in a nation grappling with conflict; the diverse program features Jewish liturgical music with Arabic influences, aiming for unity.
Lod Music Festival Promotes Unity Amidst Israeli Conflict
The Bamizrach Festival in Lod, Israel (December 26-29), directed by Gil Ron Shama, uses music to bridge divides in a nation grappling with conflict; the diverse program features Jewish liturgical music with Arabic influences, aiming for unity.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza Airstrikes Kill 58, Jenin Strike Highlights Internal Palestinian Tensions
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 58 Palestinians since Sunday, including children in a designated humanitarian zone, while a general strike in Jenin protests Palestinian security force actions; hostage negotiations are underway in Qatar, but Israel reportedly rejects a permanent cease...
Gaza Airstrikes Kill 58, Jenin Strike Highlights Internal Palestinian Tensions
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 58 Palestinians since Sunday, including children in a designated humanitarian zone, while a general strike in Jenin protests Palestinian security force actions; hostage negotiations are underway in Qatar, but Israel reportedly rejects a permanent cease...
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44% Bias Score