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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli rights groups report surge in inmates shot with rubber bullets
Two Israeli human rights groups have documented a significant increase in inmates, predominantly Palestinians, being shot with rubber bullets by guards. The incidents, often at close range, have led to severe injuries, including one case requiring testicle removal.
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Politics · Middle EastAnti-Israel activists call for single state encompassing Israel
Millions of anti-Israel activists marched in cities worldwide, with some leaders now openly stating a goal of a single state encompassing Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. This vision would see Israel cease to exist as a separate Jewish nation-state.
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Politics · United StatesTrump mocks LGBTQ activists supporting Palestine
Donald Trump mocked LGBTQ activists supporting Palestine at a rally in Alabama. He suggested sending the group, referred to as 'Gays for Palestine,' to negotiate in the Middle East, stating 'You will never see them again.'
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Abbas addresses UN via video after US visa denial
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly via video message after being denied a US visa. He described the current period as one of the most dangerous in Palestinian history and welcomed Donald Trump's peace plan as a concept, though he stated it had not materialized.
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Politics · Middle EastCanada Pledges C$100 Million in Aid for Palestine
Canada is providing C$100 million in international assistance for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The aid package includes $80 million for humanitarian needs and the remainder for security projects.
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Media · Middle EastBill Maher criticizes Macklemore over Gaza remarks and 2014 costume
Bill Maher criticized rapper Macklemore on his show 'Real Time', bringing up a 2014 costume controversy and Macklemore's recent remarks about Gaza. Macklemore had previously donated to Palestinian aid and Robert Kraft pledged funds for Gaza.
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Politics · Middle EastUN General Assembly allows Abbas video address after US visa denial
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
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Israeli settlers inaugurate synagogue at West Bank settlement
Israeli settlers celebrated the inauguration of a synagogue at the Homesh settlement in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian residents say the settlement restricts their access to farmland, and Israel's Supreme Court has acknowledged some land belonged to them.
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