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Jun 18 2026POLITICS

Israel pushes forward with new school plans in Hebron

Israel has just approved building a new school for Jewish settlers right in the middle of Hebron, a Palestinian city in the West Bank. This move comes just one day after the same official scrapped a deal that gave Palestinians some control over construction in the city’s historic center. The Cave of

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Hebron Shrine Control Shift Sparks New Tensions

Israel has taken over planning and building rights at a key Jewish‑Muslim shrine in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority. The move ends an agreement that had been in place since the 1990s. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he approved the change on Monday night. The decision means Is

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Territory Shift and Losses in Gaza

Israeli forces have moved further into the Gaza Strip, taking control of more than sixty percent of the area and forcing families to leave their homes. In a recent strike near a residential block in Nuseirat refugee camp, two brothers were killed, bringing the total number of Palestinians dead from

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks $20 Billion Boost to Sustain War Effort

Ukraine plans to ask its partners for an extra $20 billion in military help at a meeting next week. The request will come during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group session, where more than 50 countries coordinate aid for Kyiv. The country believes it has a six‑to nine month window on the battle

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Jun 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cutting Off Crimea: Ukraine’s Drone Strategy Revealed

Ukraine has turned drones into a powerful tool against Russia. A commander in a hidden bunker watches screens that show live data from the front. He plans to block Crimea, a peninsula Russia controls since 2014, by hitting roads and supply lines. The main route for Russian trucks is the Nov

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Ukraine’s EU Journey: What Comes After the First Steps?

Ukraine’s president made clear this week that talks about joining the European Union won’t stall. Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his government will stick to a set plan, even after Hungary recently shifted its position on Ukraine’s membership. Just a day earlier, the EU’s rotating leadership under Cyprus

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Israel Approves More Housing in West Bank: What It Means for Peace

Israel recently greenlit plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements, a move that’s stirring fresh debates about land disputes and future borders. The decision, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aims to strengthen Israel’s presence in the territory, which most countri

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

A closer look at Israel's latest West Bank housing plans

Israel’s government just approved plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements. These areas are under Israeli control but claimed by Palestinians for a future state. Most countries see these settlements as against international law, making peace talks harder. Finance Minister

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's military steps up pressure on Russian supply lines

Ukraine's president recently stated that the country's armed forces have gained the ability to disrupt Russian military supply routes deep inside occupied Ukrainian territories. This means that Russian forces now face significant challenges in moving troops, weapons, and fuel safely across southern

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Southern Lebanon Faces New Evacuation Orders as Tensions Rise

Israel has now marked another large area in southern Lebanon as a combat zone, urging civilians living south of the Zahrani River to move north immediately. Residents in this roughly 2, 000 square kilometer stretch have been told to leave, with the military stating it will respond “with great force”

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