Unbiased headline news – Israeli tanks have entered the West Bank city of Jenin for the first time in decades, aiming to suppress rising militancy.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a year-long military presence, preventing approximately 40,000 displaced Palestinians from returning. Palestinian officials condemn this as a “dangerous escalation,” accusing Israel of entrenching its control over the territory.
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In Sudan, the military has lifted a year-long siege on the city of Obeid, reopening vital supply routes and dealing a significant blow to the Rapid Support Forces.
This marks a pivotal advancement in the nearly two-year conflict with the RSF, known for committing numerous war crimes. Despite these gains, the region faces a cholera outbreak in the White Nile area, resulting in 68 deaths and over 1,860 infections due to contaminated water sources.
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Hundreds of thousands gathered in Beirut for the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, nearly five months after his death from an Israeli airstrike.
Nasrallah, a founding figure of Hezbollah, significantly expanded the group’s influence in the Middle East. The massive turnout, estimated between 450,000 and 1.4 million, underscores Hezbollah’s enduring support despite recent challenges.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended President Donald Trump’s recent dismissal of senior Pentagon officials, including Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. Hegseth described these changes as routine.
The administration aims to remove military personnel supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, intending to enhance military effectiveness. Critics argue these actions destabilize the Department of Defense and politicize the military.
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A new Ohio law restricting transgender women from using women’s restrooms in schools has sparked internal conflicts at progressive institutions like Antioch and Oberlin colleges.
The law, applicable to private colleges, allows institutions to determine enforcement methods. Students and alumni view compliance as contradictory to the schools’ inclusive values, while administrators navigate the legal requirements.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to step down from his position in exchange for peace amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
This statement comes as Russia launches its largest-ever drone assault on Ukraine, escalating tensions in the region. Zelenskyy’s offer aims to facilitate negotiations and end hostilities, though it remains uncertain how Russia will respond.
