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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

A Hero's Journey Ends: Israel Brings Home Its Last Hostage

Israel has finally brought home the remains of its last hostage from Gaza. Ran Gvili, a brave police officer, was killed on October 7, 2023, and his remains were taken to Gaza. His family has been waiting for this moment for a long time. The Israeli government has now identified his remains and will

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Gaza's Border Reopens: What's the Catch?

Israel is planning to control the flow of people in and out of Gaza through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. This crossing is the main way for the 2 million people living in Gaza to enter or leave. The border is expected to open soon, but Israel wants to make sure more people leave Gaza than en

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Syria's Government Takes Back Land: What's Next for the Kurds?

Syria's government has taken control of large areas in the north and east of the country. These areas were once held by Kurdish forces. This change happened quickly. It brings almost all of Syria back under the control of the central government in Damascus. The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Syria's New Power Play: Kurds Lose Ground

Syria's political landscape has shifted dramatically since Bashar al-Assad's departure. The new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been making waves, both good and bad. On one hand, he's been trying to win over the West, especially the United States, to bring in much-needed foreign investment. On the othe

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Israel's Bold Move Against UNRWA: What's Really Going On?

Israel has taken a strong step against the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees. They destroyed two UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem. One was an office in Sheikh Jarrah, and the other was a school in Qalandia. This is part of a bigger plan to stop UNRWA from working in areas Israel controls. UNR

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Israel Gets a Seat at the Peace Table

Israel has been asked to join President Trump's new "Board of Peace. " This group is supposed to help solve big fights around the world. But it's not clear if Israel will say yes or not. This idea started last year when Trump wanted to stop the fighting in Gaza. Now, the plan is bigger. It's about

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Gaza Governance Plan Sparks Israeli Concerns

Israel is not happy with the latest U. S. plan for Gaza. The issue? The people chosen to lead it. The Israeli government says the U. S. did not talk to them before making this decision. They think the plan goes against what Israel wants. One big problem for Israel is Turkey's involvement. Turkey's

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Israel's Future: Moving Away from U. S. Military Support

Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has shared his vision for the country's military future. He wants Israel to rely less on U. S. military aid over the next ten years. This doesn't mean Israel will stop using U. S. aid completely, but it shows a desire for more independence. In a recent i

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Lebanon's Disarmament Efforts: A Step Forward or Just the Beginning?

Lebanon's military has recently announced the completion of the first phase of a disarmament plan. This plan targets militant groups, specifically Hezbollah, under a U. S. -brokered cease-fire agreement that ended a brutal war with Israel over a year ago. The Lebanese government has been under heavy

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Syria and Israel: A Fresh Start in Peace Talks

Syria and Israel are back at the negotiating table, thanks to the U. S. stepping in to help. After a few months of silence, talks have restarted, with Syria pushing for Israeli troops to leave areas they took over after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian team, led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-S

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