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 Palestinians Possess a National Identity, Lack Civil Society

Friday, 31 May 2024 | Nakba Day, observed on May 15, was portrayed this year by many Palestinians as an unending loop of their historical plight marked by displacement, refuge, casualties and ruin. Some even argued that the current Gaza campaign represents a greater Nakba, eclipsing the original 1948 catastrophe in terms of damage inflicted

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Algeria Introduces Security Council Resolution to Stop Rafah Operation 

Thursday, 30 May 2024 | Following an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Tuesday afternoon, Algeria began circulating a concise draft resolution calling for an immediate end to Israel’s military operation in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, tying it to a recent ruling by the International Court of Justice [ICJ]. Algeria, which

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Deaths of 3 More Soldiers: 2 Killed in West Bank Car-Ramming Attack, 1 Fell in Battle in Northern Gaza Strip

Thursday, 30 May 2024 | The IDF [Israel Defense Forces] spokesman announced on Thursday morning the deaths of three IDF soldiers. Staff Sgt. Eliya Hilel, 20, from Tel Zion, and Staff Sgt. Diego Shvisha Harsaj, 20, from Tel Aviv, both infantrymen in the Kfir Brigade’s Nahshon Battalion, were killed in the car ramming attack in

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Hollywood Shares Viral ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ Post, Israeli Celebs Respond

Thursday, 30 May 2024 | As the conflict in Israel escalates, international stars are voicing their opinions. Many are siding with Hamas and the Palestinians, especially after the recent Rafah operation. An AI-generated image showing tents in the desert, captioned “All Eyes On Rafah,” has gone viral, amassing over 35 million shares in just 24

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Ilan Ramon’s Space Diary Moved to Israel’s National Library in Jerusalem

Thursday, 30 May 2024 | The National Library of Israel has acquired the space diary of the late Col. Ilan Ramon, it announced on Wednesday, more than two decades after the Jewish state’s first astronaut died in the Columbia space shuttle explosion. After 20 years at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, the diary was recently

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IDF Source: Rafah Fire May Have Been Caused by Hamas Munitions

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 | The Israeli military is investigating the possibility that the deadly fire that broke out in Rafah on Sunday night following an Israeli airstrike may have been caused by the secondary detonation of Hamas munitions, a military official said on Tuesday. Two of the smallest type of munition that can be

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Ireland Joins Spain and Norway in Recognizing Palestinian State

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 | Ireland joined Spain and Norway on Tuesday in officially recognizing a “sovereign and independent” Palestinian state, agreeing to “establish full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah.” According to the Irish government, “an Ambassador of Ireland to the State of Palestine will be appointed along with a full Embassy of Ireland

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IAEA: Iran Expanding Stockpile of Near-Weapons Grade Uranium

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 | Iran’s stockpile of 60%-enriched uranium has increased by 20.6 kilograms [45.5 lbs.] since February, AFP reported on Monday, citing a new confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency [IAEA]. The document, which was also seen by the Associated Press, revealed that Tehran has accumulated 142.1 kilograms [313.2 lbs.] of

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Jerry Seinfeld Calls Visit to Israel after October 7 ‘The Most Powerful Experience of My Life’

Wednesday, 29 May 2024 | During an interview on “Honestly with Bari Weiss” from the Free Press, Seinfeld reflected on the deeply moving experience and addressed recent anti-Israel protests in the United States that have targeted him. Earlier this month, Seinfeld’s stand-up performance in Virginia was interrupted by a protester accusing him of being a

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Israel Ranked Fifth Happiest Country in the World

Thursday, 21 March 2024 | Israel is the fifth happiest place on Earth, according to the World Happiness Report 2024, released on Wednesday. The findings are powered by data from the Gallup World Poll and based on six factors: social support; income; health; freedom; generosity; and absence of corruption. Finland topped the list for the

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