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Several global hotspots are locked down by those in power, who, eager to impose their own narrative, keep journalists from witnessing events as they unfold. This censorship is a boon for propagandists.

The Gaza Strip is experiencing a significant increase in casualties following the ongoing Israeli military actions. The total number of martyrs has reached 72,938.

Benjamin Netanyahu's government has bureaucratized the expansion of West Bank settlements since late 2022. But according to the director of a major peace advocacy group, the majority of Israeli public opinion does not support this policy.
Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Jerusalem, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on January 23, 2018.
Israeli forces push deeper into Lebanon and raise their flag over Beaufort Castle, a strategic fortress. France condemns the move and demands a UN Security Council meeting.
The mere consideration of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad returning to lead Iran speaks volumes about the intellectual collapse of the Israeli-American alliance, observes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column.

Lebanon Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of pursuing a 'scorched-earth policy' following new Israeli strikes in the south.
ToI's movie maven and deputy editor kvell over the 2009 dark comedy set in the wilds of 1967 Minnesota.
Video footage of the far-right national security minister taunting activists served to differentiate him from more moderate elements of his camp — even as it provoked horror at home and abroad.
A Jewish cleaner scrubs off Melbourne's swastikas for free.

Hezbollah’s leader said the Iran-backed group, which was not included in US-brokered talks, had rejected a deal worked out between Israel and the Lebanese government.
Hezbollah’s leader said the Iran-backed group, which was not included in U.S.-brokered talks, said a truce worked out between Israel and the Lebanese government amounted to surrender for his group.

The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.
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