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Bernie Sanders to Netanyahu: 'It Is Not Antisemitic to Hold You Accountable': "Please, do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to ...
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Bernie Sanders to Netanyahu: 'It Is Not Antisemitic to Hold You ...
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Biden and 17 world leaders call on Hamas to release the hostages: The deal on the table "would bring an immediate and prolonged ceasefire in Gaza ...
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Biden and 17 world leaders call on Hamas to release the hostages
Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
  • President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

  • The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.

  • Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.

  • The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
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Sanders Launches Probe of 'Outrageously Overpriced' Ozempic and Wegovy: The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee chair said that the popular ...
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Sanders Launches Probe of 'Outrageously Overpriced' Ozempic and Wegovy
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Sanders Pushes Amendment to 'Cut Billions in Offensive Military Funding to Israel'
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Sanders Pushes Amendment to 'Cut Billions in Offensive Military Funding to ...
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US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy: "I resigned April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition ...
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US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza ...
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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine : The US State Department said Wednesday that America sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use ...
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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

  • Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

  • Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit: After months of inaction, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to bar U.S ...
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Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit
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State department confirms US began secretly providing Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles in March
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
  • The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

  • The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

  • The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

  • Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
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US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say: The U.S. is on track to start delivering critical humanitarian aid into Gaza through a ...
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US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say
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US Dodges Growing Calls for Probe of Mass Graves at Gaza Hospitals | Common Dreams
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with ...
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Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing
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Israel could still force an exodus into Egypt: A major Israeli move into Rafah would trigger the frantic flight of hundreds of thousands of Gazans.
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Israel could still force an exodus into Egypt
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
  • The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.

  • This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.

  • According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.

  • Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
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Blinken will travel to China to bolster relations amid global turbulence: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China in the coming week as the Biden ...
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Blinken will travel to China to bolster relations amid global turbulence
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions ...
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UN-appointed inquiry report says Israel hasn't proved alleged widespread UNRWA staff links to Hamas
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UN-appointed inquiry report says Israel hasn't proved alleged ...
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
  • An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

  • The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

  • The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

  • Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives ...
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second ...
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability ...
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State Department reviewing plans to sanction IDF unit: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been under extensive pressure from the Israeli government ...
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State Department reviewing plans to sanction IDF unit
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia: The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and ...
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to ...
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Human-rights violations rising in several countries, State Department says: Russian-occupied Ukraine was home to some of the worst abuses, according to new ...
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Human-rights violations rising in several countries, State Department says
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‘The Law Is Simple’: Israel’s Unregulated Nukes Mean Biden Must Halt Military Aid
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‘The Law Is Simple’: Israel’s Unregulated Nukes Mean Biden Must Halt ...
Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
  • An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.

  • The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.

  • The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.

  • It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
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US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island
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US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to ...
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Cornel West, focusing on Gaza, has harsh critiques for opponents, former allies: “I just see both of them as so thoroughly unacceptable,” West said in a ...
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Cornel West, focusing on Gaza, has harsh critiques for opponents ...
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Arrests in US over Gaza protests, House speaker heckled: Columbia University students heckled US House Speaker Mike Johnson as he visited the flashpoint of ...
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Arrests in US over Gaza protests, House speaker heckled
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
  • Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.

  • Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.

  • Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.

  • The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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The US is expected to announce sanctions against IDF unit for human rights abuses
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The US is expected to announce sanctions against IDF unit for human rights ...
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

  • The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

  • War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

  • Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
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Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings, Rapes Despite Staff Recommendations
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Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings ...
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“I’m Jewish, and I’ve Covered Wars. I Know War Crimes When I See Them”: Reporter Peter Maass on Gaza
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“I’m Jewish, and I’ve Covered Wars. I Know War Crimes When I See Them”: ...
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An Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s south kills at least nine Palestinians in Rafah, including six children
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An Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s south kills at least nine Palestinians in ...
Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes in Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
  • Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed 22 people, including 18 children. The United States is on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel.

  • The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed over 34,000 Palestinians, with at least two-thirds being children and women. The devastation in Gaza has left a swath of destruction.

  • The $26 billion aid package approved by the House of Representatives includes around $9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, which experts say is on the brink of famine.

  • Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, leading to direct hostilities. The region is in turmoil, with violence escalating in the West Bank.
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Blinken planning to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend: U.S. officials say Blinken is also considering traveling to Israel.
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Blinken planning to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend
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🔴 Live: Biden says US helped Israel down 'nearly all' Iran drones, missiles: President Joe Biden said Saturday that US forces helped take down "nearly all" the ...
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🔴 Live: Biden says US helped Israel down 'nearly all' Iran drones ...
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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4 Iranians charged in scheme to hack US agencies and defense contractors: US prosecutors on Tuesday announced charges against four Iranian men for a sprawling ...
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4 Iranians charged in scheme to hack US agencies and defense contractors
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Countries are reinstating funds for UNRWA — but not the United States: The United States has prohibited funding for the humanitarian organization for a year.
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Countries are reinstating funds for UNRWA — but not the United States
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, West Bank violence, Iran tensions: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would soon land "additional and painful blows" ...
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, West Bank violence, Iran tensions
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U.S. looking into Israel’s alleged human rights abuses: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on April 22 about allegations that Israel committed human rights ...
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U.S. looking into Israel’s alleged human rights abuses
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Blinken urges fair treatment of American businesses during trip to China: A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. Secretary of State raised concerns about ...
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Blinken urges fair treatment of American businesses during trip to China
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Blinken Hasn't Ended Aid for Israeli Military Units Tied to Killings, Rapes | Common Dreams
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U.S. expected to sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in occupied West Bank
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U.S. expected to sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in occupied ...
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'Blood on Their Hands': 79 US Senators Approve Billions More in Military Aid for Israel
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'Blood on Their Hands': 79 US Senators Approve Billions More in Military ...
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Dieter Hallervorden releases "Gaza Gaza" song: That's not how it works!: Dieter Hallervorden wanted to express his sympathy for the civilian population in Gaza ...
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Dieter Hallervorden releases
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PA’s Abbas threatens to reconsider ties with US after veto of UN membership bid: Palestinian leader rails at Washington which he says 'continues to support the ...
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PA’s Abbas threatens to reconsider ties with US after veto of UN ...
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Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?: Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global ...
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Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S ...
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Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of abuses: Report says Blinken to target Netzah Yehuda battalion for violence against West Bank ...
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Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of ...
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel: Sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programmes come as fears mount over possibility of greater ...
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel
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Columbia extends deadline for negotiations to clear campus encampment: The university said it made “important progress” with students protesting the Israel-Gaza ...
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Columbia extends deadline for negotiations to clear campus encampment
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Leaked NYT Gaza Memo Tells Journalists to Avoid Words “Genocide,” “Ethnic Cleansing,” and “Occupied Territory”
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Leaked NYT Gaza Memo Tells Journalists to Avoid Words “Genocide ...
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Rabbi Seth Limmer: As Passover arrives, how do we heal our divisions?: Unless we unite around a shared moral vision for the Middle East, we run the risk of ...
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Rabbi Seth Limmer: As Passover arrives, how do we heal our divisions?
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Student protesters launch ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Brown University: The protesters are calling on the University divest from companies that support ...
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Student protesters launch ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ at Brown University
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Suspect charged in alleged arson at Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office pleads not guilty
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Suspect charged in alleged arson at Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office pleads ...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct. 7: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military ...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct. 7
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4 years ago, Sanders and Biden united Democrats. Biden needs young progressives again
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4 years ago, Sanders and Biden united Democrats. Biden needs young ...