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Sep 02 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: War In Afghanistan Officially Ends; Some Americans Left Behind
The last U.S. service members left Afghanistan earlier this week, meeting President Joe Biden's Aug. 31 deadline to officially end America's 20-year military effort in the country. Meanwhile, at least 100 Americans remain stuck in the country with no clear way out. See more of our coverage on the Afghanistan situation:
US Drone Strike Kills Two ISIS-K Members Following Kabul Airport AllSides StaffOct 28 2023
Headline Roundup
Israeli Forces Strike 150 Targets, Remain in Gaza After Friday Night Incursion
Israeli forces remained in Gaza Saturday after a night of fighting that signals the beginning of a wider incursion and escalation of its conflict with Hamas.
The Details: Israeli troops, armor, and artillery entered Gaza from the north on Friday, and were supported by airstrikes and bombardment from the sea. Israeli jets struck 150 underground targets across northern Gaza, killing
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Russia Strikes Ukrainian Port City After Moscow Drone Attack
Russia continued airstrikes on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Monday after it blamed Ukraine for drone attacks in Moscow.
The Details: Russian drone strikes targeted Ukrainian grain warehouses and damaged Odesa’s historic Transfiguration Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Early Monday morning, Russia’s Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of a “terrorist drone attack” after
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Analysis
Why more Democrats are pressing Biden to support Palestinian rights
For decades, the Democratic Party has stood by Israel in times of war and peace.
Today, that support no longer looks so solid. In the Democratic-controlled Congress, more lawmakers are calling out Israel for its actions in its latest conflict with Hamas that ended in a cease-fire last week. And this poses a dilemma for President Joe Biden, a staunch ally of Israel who has vowed to make
Christian Science MonitorOct 17 2023
Headline Roundup
Explosion at Gaza City Hospital Kills Hundreds, Blame Disputed
Hundreds of people are estimated to have been killed by an explosion at a hospital in Gaza City. Israeli and Palestinian officials are each blaming the other for the suspected airstrike.
Details: Palestinian officials said the explosion at the Al Ahli Arab Hospital killed a minimum of 500 people, but that number has since been disputed. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has
USA TODAY Newsweek Washington ExaminerMay 20 2021
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Israel, Hamas Agree to A Ceasefire In Truce Brokered By Egypt
Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire after trading attacks and airstrikes along the Gaza Strip for over a week. The truce is expected to take effect by Friday morning. “The Political Security Cabinet unanimously accepted the recommendation of all security officials, the chief of staff, the head of the Shin Bet [internal security agency], the head of the Mossad [foreign
New York Post (News) New York Times (News) Associated PressOct 23 2023
Headline Roundup
NYT Says Coverage of Gaza Hospital Blast Gave 'Incorrect Impression' of Facts
The New York Times (Lean Left bias) stated Monday that its initial coverage of the explosion at a Gaza hospital last week gave an “incorrect impression” of the known facts.
For Context: Last Tuesday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health, a Hamas-controlled organization, claimed at least 500 people had been killed by an Israeli airstrike on the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. This
Mediaite The Daily Wire The HillOct 19 2023
Headline Roundup
Al Ahli Hospital Explosion: Media Criticized for Initial Coverage
Media outlets are facing scrutiny over their coverage of the explosion at the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday.
For Context: Initially, some left-rated outlets cited only a Palestinian source with links to Hamas blaming the explosion on an Israeli airstrike. Many of these outlets later altered headlines and coverage after Israel denied involvement and produced evidence
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Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Continue to Fall in US
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to wind down in the United States as vaccination rates rise and communities ease their public health restrictions. The seven-day average numbers of new cases and hospitalizations in the U.S. are all at their lowest point since the beginning of the pandemic; the number of COVID-19 related deaths is also the lowest it's been since the start of last summer. As of
AllSides StaffOct 11 2023
Headline Roundup
Israel Forms Emergency Unity Government to ‘Crush’ Hamas
Israeli leaders set aside partisan differences to form an emergency unity government in response to Hamas’ latest attacks.
The Details: Former Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday morning, and lawyers from the Likud and National Unity parties stayed behind to iron out the details. According to a statement, “no bills or government decisions
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