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Houthis at a Glance
The Houthis are an armed political and religious group which champions Yemen's Shia Muslim minority, the Zaidis. The Houthis routinely use child soldiers in combat, impose a regressive code of Sharia, have been accused of enslaving African migrants, and are about to be re-classified as a terrorist organization by the U.S. Department of State.Read More
JD Vance Gives Full-Throated Support for Israel at October 7 Memorial Rally

100 people, including Americans, remain in Hamas captivity year after Oct 7 attack

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How Oct. 7 Changed American Jews

In a year of trauma, many Jews have found support in the deep wells of history, community and faith.In a year of trauma, many Jews have found support in the deep wells of history, community and faith.

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Protesters Flock to Anti-Israel NYC Politician’s Office As Thousands Hold Vigil for Hostages in Central Park: ‘Support us’

Protesters descended on a socialist city councilwoman’s office Sunday saying she is helping to fuel an anti-Israel tide of hate — as thousands separately rallied in Central Park in support of the hostages.

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What’s happening in Bangladesh? Student protest that led to PM Sheikh Hasina’s ouster explained | The Independent

Deadly protests end Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year grip on power, sending her in exile

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Report: Iran Could Rethink Israel Attack Amid Strong Diplomatic Pressure from US | Times of Israel

Show of US military strength could play role in Tehran lessening its threat, report claims, alongside Iran’s understanding that bomb that killed Hamas leader detonated remotely

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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance | AP News

Hamas on Tuesday named Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader in a dramatic sign of the power of the Palestinian militant group’s hardline wing after his predecessor was killed in a presumed Israeli strike in Iran.

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