Israel has been making headlines recently due to its ongoing conflict with Palestine, particularly in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has been involved in clashes with Palestinian militant groups, leading to casualties and displacements among civilians. Additionally, there have been protests and demonstrations in various countries in support of Palestine, with students and activists calling for an end to Israeli actions in Gaza.
Israel, officially known as the State of Israel, is a country located in Western Asia on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It was established as a homeland for the Jewish people following World War II and the Holocaust. Israel has a diverse population, with a majority Jewish population as well as Arab and other minority groups. The country has a complex history of conflict with its neighbors, particularly the Palestinians, over issues such as land, borders, and security. Israel is known for its strong military and technological advancements, as well as its vibrant culture and historical significance to various religions.
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The two hostages - Omri Miran and Keith Siegel, who is a duel Israeli/US citizen - send love to family and ask to be released.
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Israel has mobilised two more brigades for missions in Gaza ahead of a long-threatened offensive in the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians have fled
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The baby, named Rouh meaning Soul, suffered respiratory problems and a weak immune system, died on Thursday.
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“There has been this discourse that Columbia is this hotbed of antisemitism, but it’s just a bunch of nerds sitting on the ground playing games, chanting and doing homework,” said one student who has been at the college protest camp.
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Two Palestinian youths shot dead and 20 arrested as Israeli forces continue deadly crackdown in the occupied West Bank.
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Columbia, like most private schools, keeps most of its financial information under wraps.
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The world court rules against issuing emergency order to stop German military exports in case brought by Nicaragua.
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Israeli media reports say International Criminal Court might soon issue warrants for top government, military officials.
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Samir Geagea calls on the terrorist group to withdraw from Israeli border area and for the Lebanese army to deploy there instead
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After a string of Games in wealthy democracies, 2036 could be an opportunity for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Indonesia or India.
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Cancellation of World Voices festival comes days after organization cancelled 2024 edition of its annual awards ceremony
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Demonstrators take over Hamilton Hall in escalation of antiwar protests.
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Officials say Israel is willing to make further widespread concessions to secure a deal, but won't allow Hamas to drag out talks in a bid to forestall assault on southern Gaza
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A group of about 30 rabbis and peace activists from Israel and the United States were trying to take food supplies into the territory.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for meetings with Israeli leaders and has told the country’s ceremonial president that “the time is now” for a cease-fire deal in the war in Gaza
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Columbia starts suspending students who defied deadline to leave anti-Israel encampment * Biden: US, Egypt, Qatar to ‘work to ensure full implementation’ of any Israel-Hamas deal
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Aid group's founder Jose Andres pays tribute to seven volunteers at Washington ceremony attended by VP's husband Douglass Emhoff, other senior officials and diplomats
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University's president faces rebuke from faculty over handling of crisis; report says protests have spread to 40 US campuses
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The US says no American forces will go ashore but an unnamed "third party" will drive aid into Gaza.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been under extensive pressure from the Israeli government, members of Congress and some Biden administration officials to reconsider the possible sanctions.