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IDF Misfire Kills Three Israeli Hostages, Truce Calls Amplify

Investigation underway after IDF mistakenly kills 3 Israeli hostages; incident prompts calls for truce and stirs US-Qatar efforts to free hostages.

Top News · Dec 18, 2023

EU Launches 'Illegal Content' Probe Into Elon Musk's X

The EU announced "formal infringement proceedings" against Elon Musk's X platform on Monday, under a law cracking down on illegal online content, after identifying disinformation related to Hamas's October 7 attack in Israel.

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2023

Three hostages killed by mistake: Netanyahu’s shoot-first policies are harming all of us

Israelis and Palestinians are joined at the heart of this mess, says Dahlia Scheindlin, a political analyst in Tel Aviv

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

"Keeping Your Mouth Shut: Spiraling Self-Censorship in the United States"

A very interesting new article, by Profs. James L. Gibson (Wash. U.) and Joseph L. Sutherland (Emory). Here's the key chart, updated to include 2023 data, gathered before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel (the 2023 data is credited to Peter Enns and Verasight): Here's the breakdown of the…

Reason · Dec 18, 2023

Up First briefing: Defense Secretary visits Israel; Southwest to pay $140 million fine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Israel amid concerns about Palestinian casualties. Southwest is ordered to pay $140 million for its 2022 holiday travel meltdown.

WEKU · Dec 18, 2023

BP pauses shipments through Red Sea after pro-Hamas militants step up attacks

Pro-Hamas militants are seeking to disrupt ships set for Israel

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023

Defense Secretary Austin Demands Israel's Strategy in Gaza Conflict

An in-depth report on the growing pressure on Israel regarding its tactics in Gaza, and the discovery of a large Hamas tunnel. Learn more here.

Top News · Dec 18, 2023

U.S. defense secretary presses Israeli officials on protecting civilian lives in Gaza

Lloyd Austin arrived in Tel Aviv on Monday and told officials that although U.S. support for Israel was "unshakeable," protecting civilians in Gaza was "both a moral duty and a strategic imperative."

WEKU · Dec 18, 2023

“It’s About Time”: Viewers React To Mayim Bialik Being Fired From Jeopardy!

Sony's decision sparked mixed reactions and prompted numerous theories. The post “It’s About Time”: Viewers React To Mayim Bialik Being Fired From Jeopardy! first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Dec 18, 2023

Video shows desperate Palestinians raiding UN aid truck amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Gazans have been seen stopping aid trucks and immediately eating what they find

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023