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Pro-Palestinian protesters paralyse roads in US cities over Israel attacks: Demonstrators block highways and shut down travel in Illinois, California ...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters paralyse roads in US cities over Israel attacks
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
  • Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.

  • Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.

  • The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.

  • Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
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Palestine Allies Stage Global 'Economic Blockade' of Gaza Genocide: Organizer A15Action said the worldwide demonstrations targeted "the global economy for ...
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Palestine Allies Stage Global 'Economic Blockade' of Gaza Genocide
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Large demonstration against Orbán: “We want our homeland back”: Former Fidesz man Péter Magyar called for a rally against the Orbán system ...
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Large demonstration against Orbán: “We want our homeland back”
Quick Glance: Challenger to Orbán Announces New Political Alternative
  • A rising challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán mobilized tens of thousands of supporters in Budapest on Saturday, outlining a plan to unite the country and bring an end to the populist leader’s 14-year hold on power.

  • At the center of the demonstration was political newcomer Peter Magyar, a former insider within Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party, who announced the creation of a new political community aimed at uniting both conservative and liberal Hungarians disillusioned by Orbán’s governance and the fragmented political opposition.

  • Magyar, once a member of Orbán’s political circle, broke ranks and has gained a large following by portraying Hungary’s political life as taken over by oligarchs and anti-democratic elites.

  • He advocates for a transformation of the country to rein in corruption and create a more pluralistic political system, criticizing Orbán’s government as a 'mafia' and calling for a moral, political, and economic change.
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Cease-fire protesters block Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridges in coast-to-coast demonstrations
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Cease-fire protesters block Brooklyn and Golden Gate bridges in ...
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Toronto protesters cheer as Iran fires drones at Israel: The Eid March was a demonstrations organized by several pro-Palestinian organizations from across Canada ...
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Toronto protesters cheer as Iran fires drones at Israel
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Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Black Lives Matter organizer facing damages suit
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Quick Glance: US Supreme Court ruling against Black Lives Matter activist's appeal regarding protest incident
  • The US Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana police officer against a Black Lives Matter activist, potentially impacting future public demonstrations.

  • DeRay Mckesson was represented by attorneys, including those from the American Civil Liberties Union.

  • The decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could set a precedent for lawsuits against protest leaders based on the actions of participants.

  • The legal dispute arose from a protest in Baton Rouge in 2016 following the police intervention against Alton Sterling, a black man.
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Palestinian Voices Will Not Be Erased: After artists collectively removed their work from a Manchester arts centre in protest at its censorship of a Palestinian ...
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Palestinian Voices Will Not Be Erased
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Georgia: Thousands protest Russian-style 'foreign agent' law: The ruling Georgian Dream party is once again trying to pass a bill that has been compared to ...
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Georgia: Thousands protest Russian-style 'foreign agent' law
Quick Glance: Brawl erupts in Georgia parliament over 'foreign influence' legislation
  • An incident occurred in Georgia's parliament where a lawmaker was punched in the face during discussions on the 'foreign influence' bill.

  • Scuffles broke out in Georgia's parliament over the reintroduction of a contentious 'foreign influence' legislation, drawing parallels to repressive Russian laws.

  • The EU has granted Georgia official candidate status, emphasizing the need for reforms before formal membership negotiations can commence.

  • The enactment of the disputed law is expected to exacerbate divisions in Georgia, with President Salome Zurabishvili criticizing it for undermining democracy.
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Wave of pro-Palestinian protests closes bridges, major roads across U.S.: Protesters stopped traffic in both directions on the Golden Gate Bridge in San ...
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Wave of pro-Palestinian protests closes bridges, major roads across U.S.
Quick Glance: Wave of Pro-Palestinian Protests Blocks Bridges in the U.S.
  • Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roads, highways, and bridges across the country on Monday, causing traffic disruptions and arrests. Some activists viewed this as a coordinated day of economic protest against the Israel-Gaza war.

  • The protests spanned the nation from San Francisco to New York, where demonstrators blocked traffic and held rallies. Similar actions were reported in Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, and San Antonio.

  • The demonstrations began in the morning in various cities and had been dispersed by Monday evening by authorities. There were dozens of arrests, but no significant violence was reported.

  • Protesters called for an end to arms exports to the region and criticized the humanitarian situation in besieged Gaza, highlighting the disproportionate impact on women and children. The U.S. has been a major supporter of Israel since World War II.
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Turkey Restricts Exports to Israel to Protest Gaza Assault: Turkey has announced it will restrict exports to Israel until Israel declares a ceasefire in Gaza and ...
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Turkey Restricts Exports to Israel to Protest Gaza Assault
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Dozens of Gaza protestors arrested in Senate office building: Dozens of people were arrested during a demonstration inside the Dirksen Senate Office building on ...
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Dozens of Gaza protestors arrested in Senate office building
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Thousands protest in Niger demanding immediate withdrawal of US troops: Thousands of people in Niger's capital on Saturday protested for the immediate departure ...
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Thousands protest in Niger demanding immediate withdrawal of US troops
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3 people with protest banner at Gardens by the Bay under probe: The demonstration was in solidarity with other protests taking place on April 15 across the world ...
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3 people with protest banner at Gardens by the Bay under probe
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Biden 'outraged' at Israel over Gaza aid convoy deaths
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Biden 'outraged' at Israel over Gaza aid ...
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Pentagon chief: No evidence Israel has committed genocide: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said there is no evidence that Israel is committing genocide ...
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Pentagon chief: No evidence Israel has committed genocide
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Controversial speed camera marathon canceled in some federal states: More speed cameras are to be used across Europe this week to put speeders in their place ...
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Controversial speed camera marathon canceled in some federal states
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After controversial appearance: police break up "Palestine Congress" in Berlin: Shortly after its opening at 3 p.m., the Berlin police initially cut off the ...
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After controversial appearance: police break up
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More than a dozen Pakistani judges receive letters with ‘toxic’ powder: Letters containing a suspicious white powder sent to at least 17 top judges ...
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More than a dozen Pakistani judges receive letters with ‘toxic’ powder
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Why a Brazil Supreme Court judge wants to investigate Elon Musk and X: X earlier refused to take down some posts, going against a Brazil Supreme Court order ...
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Why a Brazil Supreme Court judge wants to investigate Elon Musk and X
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
  • A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.

  • Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.

  • Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.

  • Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
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Trump Wanted to See Crowd Outside Trial. He Got 50 Randos.: A couple of hungry Proud Boys, Laura Loomer, and some people from Queens.
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Trump Wanted to See Crowd Outside Trial. He Got 50 Randos.
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Thousands protest in Hungary against Viktor Orbán's government: Some media estimated about 100,000 participants, making it one of the two largest opposition ...
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Thousands protest in Hungary against Viktor Orbán's government
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United Airlines flight attendants picketed after CEO's pay increase: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby made $18.5 million last year — about 264 times more than the ...
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United Airlines flight attendants picketed after CEO's pay increase
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Demanding 'Immediate Removal' of Netanyahu, Tens of Thousands Protest in Israel: "Our country is being led by a gang of nut cases that jeopardize not only ...
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Demanding 'Immediate Removal' of Netanyahu, Tens of Thousands Protest in ...
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Protesters target home of Sir Keir Starmer to demand arms embargo on Israel: A group of pro-Palestinian activists have held a protest outside the home of Sir ...
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Protesters target home of Sir Keir Starmer to demand arms embargo on ...
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Arrests made after pro-Palestine protesters spray red paint over Ministry of Defence building
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Arrests made after pro-Palestine protesters spray red paint over Ministry ...
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May 1st, 2023 in Berlin: All information about Myfest: Punk, protest, folklore: cheers to the Myfest in Kreuzberg.
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May 1st, 2023 in Berlin: All information about Myfest
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‘Revenge is no war plan’: Why an Israeli teenager is choosing jail over war with Gaza
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‘Revenge is no war plan’: Why an Israeli teenager is choosing jail over ...
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In May in Öhringen: Concert for humanity planned: There will be five bands, a poetry slam and speeches at an event for more humanity in Öhringen ...
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In May in Öhringen: Concert for humanity planned
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Pakistan rocked by claims judges threatened in ex-PM Khan case: ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's judiciary is in the grips of its biggest scandal in memory as senior ...
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Pakistan rocked by claims judges threatened in ex-PM Khan case
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I Could Not Stay Silent: Annelle Sheline Resigns from State Dept. over U.S. Gaza Policy
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Quick Glance: Resignation Due to US Support for Israel
  • A senior official at the State Department resigned in protest against the almost impossible promotion of human rights due to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.

  • Annelle Sheline, aged 38, announced her resignation while still in the middle of her two-year contract with the US Department of State as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.

  • Initially hesitant to publicly announce her resignation, Sheline was encouraged by colleagues opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.

  • These resignations are the latest in a series of public protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel, leading to internal turmoil within the US State Department.
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White House condemns ‘Death to America’ chants at rally in Dearborn, Mich.: The White House on Tuesday condemned “death to America” chants that surfaced online ...
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White House condemns ‘Death to America’ chants at rally in Dearborn, Mich.
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Netanyahu critics mobilize in Israel: 3 groups of Netanyahu critics mobilize in Israel
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Netanyahu critics mobilize in Israel
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Where the protests against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are coming from: Out of anger at Benjamin Netanyahu, more people are once again taking to the streets ...
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Where the protests against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are coming ...
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Israeli Police Fire Water Cannons at Anti-Netanyahu Protesters: In Israel, mass protests are continuing against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
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Israeli Police Fire Water Cannons at Anti-Netanyahu Protesters
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RFK Jr. clarifies that his view of Jan. 6 is the conspiratorial one: The independent 2024 candidate was apparently trying to find some middle ground ...
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RFK Jr. clarifies that his view of Jan. 6 is the conspiratorial one
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. clarifies Jan. 6 stance
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirms his conspiratorial view of Jan. 6.

  • Kennedy clarifies confusion regarding his alignment with Trump on Capitol riot.

  • He highlights that many protesters broke the law and were encouraged by Trump.

  • Kennedy downplays Capitol riot and critiques prosecution of J6 defendants.
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Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu: Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged central Jerusalem on Sunday in the ...
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Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on ...
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Pro-Israel demonstration in Berlin: Hundreds protest at the Brandenburg Gate after Iran's attack
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Pro-Israel demonstration in Berlin: Hundreds protest at the Brandenburg ...
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Israeli Protesters Accuse Netanyahu of Delaying Hostage Deal for His Own Political Survival
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Israeli Protesters Accuse Netanyahu of Delaying Hostage Deal for His Own ...
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Police arrest protesters: "Palestine Congress" spokesman: Rights have been undermined
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Police arrest protesters:
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Can the judiciary be truly independent in Pakistan? | Explained: The Hindu explains Pakistan judiciary’s struggle for independence from the military
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Can the judiciary be truly independent in Pakistan? | Explained
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After decades of silent protest, advocates and students speak out for LGBTQ rights
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After decades of silent protest, advocates and students speak out for ...
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Small protest decries NYPD captain’s apparent pistol-whipping of drug suspect: After the video of Melvin Oliphant’s arrest went viral over the weekend ...
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Small protest decries NYPD captain’s apparent pistol-whipping of drug ...
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Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying
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Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some ...
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Biden to announce new plans to provide student debt relief for millions: President Joe Biden is expected to announce revised plans to cancel student debt along ...
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Biden to announce new plans to provide student debt relief for millions
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
  • The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.

  • The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.

  • Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.

  • In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
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Obama defends Biden as protesters disrupt campaign event: "No listen. You can't just talk and not listen... That's what the other side does ...
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Obama defends Biden as protesters disrupt campaign event
Quick Glance: Biden Emphasizes Unity at Glitzy Obama Fundraiser
  • President Joe Biden highlights Democratic unity at a record-breaking fundraiser featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

  • The event at Radio City Music Hall raised $26 million, showcasing strong financial support for Biden's reelection campaign.

  • Biden stresses the importance of unity, positioning himself against former presidents and Republicans like Donald Trump.

  • Despite some discord during the event due to protests against support for Israel in the conflict with Hamas, Biden remains optimistic for the future, emphasizing his successes in pandemic control and economic strength.
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About 50 arrested for protesting Israel-Gaza war in Senate cafeteria : About 50 activists calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war were arrested after ...
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About 50 arrested for protesting Israel-Gaza war in Senate cafeteria
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Families of hostages call to oust Netanyahu, end Gaza war in exchange for hostage deal
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Families of hostages call to oust Netanyahu, end Gaza war in exchange for ...
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Riots at pro-Palestine rally - 18 people injured: The pro-Palestine camp in front of the Reichstag building
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Riots at pro-Palestine rally - 18 people injured
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"Self-determination" decided: The gender revolution of the traffic light: In future, gender will legally be a question of feelings: after a long period of ...
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Hundreds protest in Niger demanding departure of US troops: In March, Niger suspended its military cooperation with the US after leaders severed ties with France ...
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Hundreds protest in Niger demanding departure of US troops
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Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war: Palestinian citizens make up 20% of Israel's population, and many grieve the suffering in ...
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Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war
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Democrats cry foul as anti-free speech allies turn against them: “Like Saturn, the Revolution devours its children.”
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Democrats cry foul as anti-free speech allies turn against them
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‘Netanyahu is the Problem.’ Why Tens of Thousands Are Protesting in Israel: Protesters in Israel are pushing for the release of hostages in Gaza ...
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‘Netanyahu is the Problem.’ Why Tens of Thousands Are Protesting in Israel
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Tens of thousands protest again against Netanyahu government: Tens of thousands of people demonstrated again in Israel against Prime Minister Netanyahu ...
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Tens of thousands protest again against Netanyahu government