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Freedom is bittersweet for Palestinians released from Israeli jails
Dozens of Palestinian women and teenagers were released from Israeli prisons this week as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas to pause the war in GazaABC News - 17h -
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Palestinians confront a landscape of destruction in Gaza's 'ghost towns'
Palestinians in Gaza are confronting an apocalyptic landscape of devastation after more than 15 months of fighting between Israel and HamasABC News - 2d -
‘My arrest was unjustified’: released Palestinians decry their imprisonment
Palestinian prisoners describe being held in poor conditions after their release as part of ceasefire deal. In the dead of night on Sunday, after hours of waiting, a white bus carrying dozens of ...The Guardian - 4d -
90 Palestinian prisoners released from Israel
The ceasefire began Sunday after Hamas supplied a list of the hostages slated for return to Israel.ABC News - 4d -
Freed Palestinian prisoners are reunited with loved ones
There were scenes of joy in the West Bank as families awaited to welcome the 90 prisoners who Israel freed as a part of the ceasefire deal. The 90 prisoners were released in exchange for the three ...NBC News - 4d -
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Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released
Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza.BBC News - 5d -
Israel and Palestinians Prepare for Long-Sought Truce in Gaza
Qatar, which mediated the agreement, said the cease-fire deal was set to begin at 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday.The New York Times - 5d -
Thousands at pro-Palestinian rally in London
A group of protesters are told to disperse by police from Trafalgar Square after marching there.BBC News - 6d -
Palestinians Dare to Hope the Fighting Really Stops This Time
Gazans are curbing their optimism, having experienced other times throughout the war when a cease-fire was thought to be within reach, only for it to fall apart.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Israel and the Palestinians: History of the conflict explained
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is one of the longest-running in the world.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
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Palestinians celebrate as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal announced
Celebrations erupted across Gaza as news spread of an imminent ceasefire announcement, with people rejoicing at the idea of more humanitarian aid coming in, and an end to Israeli airstrikes.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Biden awards Pope Francis with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. Biden, a lifelong Catholic, was scheduled to travel to the Vatican but canceled due to the California ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
A Real Pain review – Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin spar in sublimely bittersweet Holocaust tour movie
The stars play Jewish American cousins touring Poland in honour of their grandmother in Eisenberg’s sharp, highly personal comedy boasting an Oscar-tipped performance from Culkin. It’s a slip of a ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Biden Awards Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis
President Biden, a Catholic, awarded the medal with distinction to the pontiff, to whom he has turned for personal guidance.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The White House said President Biden bestowed the award to Pope Francis during a phone call in which they also discussed efforts to promote peace and alleviate suffering around the world.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Freedom Caucus members to huddle with Trump on strategy
Members of the House Freedom Caucus say they will make the case for their preferred policies and strategy when they meet with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday to discuss his ambitious ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Democrats are the party of religious freedom, not obligatory faith-talk
Democrats are advised to connect with voters by expressing their faith in an authentic way, but not to impose their religious beliefs on others, and to respect religious freedom and separation of ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Magic, Messi get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, among Medal of Freedom recipients
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people including former first lady, senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, actor Michael J. Fox and basketball legend ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
In Damascus, Syrians Reclaim Spaces and Freedoms After al-Assad’s Fall
Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
GOP lawmakers hit Biden for awarding Medal of Freedom to Soros, Clinton
Republican lawmakers slammed President Biden for giving the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to billionaire philanthropist George Soros and former Secretary of State Hillary ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Biden honors 19 politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons during a ceremony at the White House Saturday. Nineteen people ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Biden Awards 18 Medals of Freedom, and Delivers One Unmistakable Message
With a recipient list stocked with old-guard icons and political backers, the president signaled support for the establishment his successor wants to tear down.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Who Are the Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
The honorees included high-profile figures like Hillary Clinton, the singer Bono and the philanthropist and donor George Soros.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Biden honours Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom
Campaigners, politicians and athletes are among those receiving the US's highest civilian award.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom for final time to 19 recipients
President Joe Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom for the final time of his presidency to 19 recipients, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former basketball player ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Hillary Clinton, George Soros and others to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Among the recipients of the top civilian honor are NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, fashion icon Anna Wintour, U2 singer Bono and actor Denzel Washington.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Bono, Anna Wintour and Jane Goodall receive Presidential Medals of Freedom
Joe Biden awards highest civilian honour to 19 people for ‘exemplary contributions to prosperity, values or security of the US’. The U2 frontman Bono , the editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Lionel Messi and Magic Johnson Among Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest civilian honor.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
White House announces Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
The White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The 19 honorees include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, international ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Messi and others
Watch live coverage of the Medal of Freedom Ceremony at the White House as President Joe Biden awards the nation’s highest civilian honor to 19 recipients. The list includes former Secretary of ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, 18 others
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Biden to award Hillary Clinton, RFK, Denzel Washington and others Medal of Freedom
President Biden on Saturday awarded 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring a slew of prominent figures in politics, fashion, entertainment and activism. Among those being ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
The Case for Hope for Palestinians
Israeli accountability, a powerful protest movement and an emerging generation of leaders could bring a better future for Palestinians.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
What the End of a U.N. Agency Would Mean for Palestinians
Israeli legislation will effectively halt work by Unrwa, the U.N. organization that provides food, education and medical treatment in the Palestinian territories.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank
The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera
The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal Palestinian affairs,” though it did not provide detailed examples of ...The New York Times - Jan. 2
