Tag: israel news
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Surge in Violence Against Palestinians in West Bank Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict
Amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the West Bank is experiencing a significant rise in violence, particularly in the form of attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villagers. The situation in the town of Qusra is highlighted, where six Palestinians were recently killed within a 24-hour period. Palestinian residents express fear of being targeted next, as…
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Egypt’s Economic Strain Intensifies Amid $58 Billion New Capital City Project
Egypt is constructing a new administrative capital city 20 miles east of Cairo, a nearly $58 billion project aimed at decongesting the current capital and creating new opportunities. However, amid an economic crisis and significant borrowing, questions arise about the country’s ability to afford the new capital. The project includes a central park, a main…
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Understanding the Iron Dome: Israel’s Missile Defense System Explained
The Wall Street Journal provides an overview of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, detailing its operation and history. The Iron Dome is a land-based system that intercepts and destroys short-range rockets and mortars, boasting a 90% success rate according to the Israeli military. The video explains the system’s three main components, its mobile capabilities,…
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Hundreds of Thousands of Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu’s Judicial Reforms
For the past three months, up to half a million Israelis have been demonstrating against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed judicial reforms. The protests have intensified social divisions and raised concerns about the potential impact on Israel’s democracy. Netanyahu’s critics fear the reforms could undermine the independence of the judiciary and are particularly contentious because…