Smotrich's defiance over Gaza hostage deal: A vote for life or a dangerous gamble?
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich voted against the Gaza hostage deal, fearing it would hinder Israel's war aims; despite this, he remains in the government and believes a future confrontation is likely.
Smotrich's defiance over Gaza hostage deal: A vote for life or a dangerous gamble?
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich voted against the Gaza hostage deal, fearing it would hinder Israel's war aims; despite this, he remains in the government and believes a future confrontation is likely.
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64% Bias Score
Israel's UNRWA Ban Raises Concerns Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Israel's new law banning UNRWA operations in areas it controls, including East Jerusalem, took effect on January 30th, prompting concern from international actors and UNRWA, which says its work continues despite difficulties and staff facing hostility.
Israel's UNRWA Ban Raises Concerns Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Israel's new law banning UNRWA operations in areas it controls, including East Jerusalem, took effect on January 30th, prompting concern from international actors and UNRWA, which says its work continues despite difficulties and staff facing hostility.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Syria Withdrawal and Ukraine Aid Request Raise Concerns
President Trump announced the withdrawal of 2,000 US troops from northeastern Syria, leaving Kurdish fighters vulnerable, and requested Israel send ammunition to Ukraine for Patriot missile systems, raising concerns about regional stability and US foreign policy.
Trump's Syria Withdrawal and Ukraine Aid Request Raise Concerns
President Trump announced the withdrawal of 2,000 US troops from northeastern Syria, leaving Kurdish fighters vulnerable, and requested Israel send ammunition to Ukraine for Patriot missile systems, raising concerns about regional stability and US foreign policy.
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48% Bias Score
Palestinian Activist Zakaria Zubeidi Released in Prisoner Exchange
Zakaria Zubeidi, a former Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades member, was released from Israeli prison Thursday in a prisoner exchange with Hamas, sparking massive celebrations in Ramallah, despite his past and ongoing conflict with Israeli authorities.
Palestinian Activist Zakaria Zubeidi Released in Prisoner Exchange
Zakaria Zubeidi, a former Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades member, was released from Israeli prison Thursday in a prisoner exchange with Hamas, sparking massive celebrations in Ramallah, despite his past and ongoing conflict with Israeli authorities.
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64% Bias Score
Three Israeli Hostages to be Released by Hamas
Hamas announced on January 31st, 2025, the release of three Israeli hostages—Ofer Kalderon (Franco-Israeli), Keith Siegel (Israeli-American), and Yarden Bibas (Israeli)—on February 1st, 2025, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as part of a truce agreement following the October 2023 Gaza conflict...
Three Israeli Hostages to be Released by Hamas
Hamas announced on January 31st, 2025, the release of three Israeli hostages—Ofer Kalderon (Franco-Israeli), Keith Siegel (Israeli-American), and Yarden Bibas (Israeli)—on February 1st, 2025, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as part of a truce agreement following the October 2023 Gaza conflict...
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36% Bias Score
Spain Reaffirms Two-State Solution, Condemns Violence Against Palestinians
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reiterated Spain's support for a two-state solution in Palestine, condemned violence against Palestinians, advocated for a unified Palestinian Authority, expressed hope for a peaceful future in Syria, defended Spain's defense spending, and affirmed Greenl...
Spain Reaffirms Two-State Solution, Condemns Violence Against Palestinians
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reiterated Spain's support for a two-state solution in Palestine, condemned violence against Palestinians, advocated for a unified Palestinian Authority, expressed hope for a peaceful future in Syria, defended Spain's defense spending, and affirmed Greenl...
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32% Bias Score
Israel and Hamas Complete Prisoner Exchange; IDF Remains in Jenin
Israeli soldier Agam Berger was released from Hamas captivity in a prisoner exchange involving the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners by Israel, with Israel stating they will maintain their presence in Jenin refugee camp following Operation Iron Wall.
Israel and Hamas Complete Prisoner Exchange; IDF Remains in Jenin
Israeli soldier Agam Berger was released from Hamas captivity in a prisoner exchange involving the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners by Israel, with Israel stating they will maintain their presence in Jenin refugee camp following Operation Iron Wall.
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44% Bias Score
UNRWA Defies Israeli Ban, Warns of Ceasefire Risk
Israel's new law banning UNRWA operations from January 30th has prompted concerns, as the agency continues its work in Gaza and the West Bank despite facing staff hostility and supply disruptions. UNRWA warns that any impediment to its work could endanger the fragile ceasefire.
UNRWA Defies Israeli Ban, Warns of Ceasefire Risk
Israel's new law banning UNRWA operations from January 30th has prompted concerns, as the agency continues its work in Gaza and the West Bank despite facing staff hostility and supply disruptions. UNRWA warns that any impediment to its work could endanger the fragile ceasefire.
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48% Bias Score
Complaint Filed Against Peter Dutton for Alleged Racial Discrimination
A complaint filed with the Australian Human Rights Commission alleges that Liberal leader Peter Dutton's public comments following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks discriminated against Palestinians and Muslims, potentially violating the Racial Discrimination Act. The complaint cites multiple state...
Complaint Filed Against Peter Dutton for Alleged Racial Discrimination
A complaint filed with the Australian Human Rights Commission alleges that Liberal leader Peter Dutton's public comments following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks discriminated against Palestinians and Muslims, potentially violating the Racial Discrimination Act. The complaint cites multiple state...
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44% Bias Score
Munich 1972: A Journalist's Perspective
September 5", a German-American film, chronicles the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre through the perspective of American sports journalists covering the event, focusing on their ethical and logistical challenges in reporting the hostage situation.
Munich 1972: A Journalist's Perspective
September 5", a German-American film, chronicles the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre through the perspective of American sports journalists covering the event, focusing on their ethical and logistical challenges in reporting the hostage situation.
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24% Bias Score
Egypt Protests Trump's Plan to Relocate Gazan Palestinians
Thousands of Egyptians protested at the Rafah border crossing on Thursday, opposing US President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gazan Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan, a plan that has been rejected by the Egyptian president and other Arab states.
Egypt Protests Trump's Plan to Relocate Gazan Palestinians
Thousands of Egyptians protested at the Rafah border crossing on Thursday, opposing US President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Gazan Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan, a plan that has been rejected by the Egyptian president and other Arab states.
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44% Bias Score
Chaotic Hostage Release in Gaza Raises Concerns
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the chaotic release of hostages in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Thursday, criticizing Hamas's handling of the exchange amidst a large, unruly crowd. The incident, part of a ceasefire agreement involving the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners, raised concerns abo...
Chaotic Hostage Release in Gaza Raises Concerns
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the chaotic release of hostages in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Thursday, criticizing Hamas's handling of the exchange amidst a large, unruly crowd. The incident, part of a ceasefire agreement involving the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners, raised concerns abo...
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48% Bias Score