Israel Deepens Gaza Hospital Searches, Biden Backs Raid
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| Israel has escalated its searches at Gaza hospitals, alleging the presence of Hamas militants. The move has been condemned by the United Nations and Arab countries, increasing international pressure on Israel. U.S. President Joe Biden defended the operation, calling it a “war crime.” The Israel-Hamas war has caused thousands of casualties, leading to criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the situation. |
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| Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, calling Israel a “terrorist state” and accusing him of supporting Hamas. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in over 11,000 deaths in Gaza, including more than 4,000 children. The UN Security Council (UNSC) approved a resolution calling for humanitarian pauses in Gaza, while the Israeli military claimed to have found evidence of Hamas using hospitals for terrorist purposes. US President Joe Biden expressed the need for a two-state solution and urged caution around Gaza’s hospitals. Diplomatic missions are expanding to raise awareness of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. |
Joe Biden Calls Xi a ‘Dictator’ Hours After ‘Constructive’ Meeting; Agree to ‘Pick Up the Phone and Call One Another’
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| In their first face-to-face meeting in a year, U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping showcased modest agreements and re-established military ties. They vowed to stabilize their relationship and combat illegal fentanyl. Despite the positive tone of the meeting, Biden later referred to Xi as a “dictator.” |
Elon Musk accused of anti-Semitism for backing X user accusing Jews of ‘hatred against whites’: ‘Have you no shame?’
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| Elon Musk is facing accusations of promoting anti-Semitism after agreeing with a comment on social media that alleged Jewish communities have “hatred against whites.” The comment was made by a user named Charles Weber in response to a video about combating anti-Semitism. Musk’s response, “You have said the actual truth,” has sparked backlash and accusations of anti-Semitism. Users criticized Musk for his comments, calling them false and disappointing. The incident highlights the dangers of promoting hateful rhetoric on social media platforms. |
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| A 38-year-old Brooklyn mom, Casey McIntyre, who had been battling ovarian cancer, announced her own death on social media, causing heartbreak among her followers. She passed away on November 12 at her home in New York. In her Instagram post, Casey expressed her love for her friends and family, and spoke about her experience in home hospice. Her husband, Gregory, wrote a heartfelt message expressing his grief and sharing Casey’s list of things she loved. A memorial service in her honor will take place on December 2. Casey was a publisher at Razorbill, where she worked on campaigns for bestselling authors. |
