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Nov 30, 2024 | 
econotimes.com | Sam Phelps
A ceasefire deal came into effect between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah in the early hours of November 26, bringing two months of hostilities in Lebanon to an end. The country’s main roads have since then been jammed as people rush back to what remains of their homes in the south.
The outgoing US president, Joe Biden, said the agreement is “designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities”.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
tolerance.ca | Sam Phelps
By Sam Phelps, Commissioning Editor, International Affairs
A ceasefire deal came into effect between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah in the early hours of November 26, bringing two months of hostilities in Lebanon to an end. The country’s main roads have since then been jammed as people rush back to what remains of their homes in the south.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
theconversation.com | Sam Phelps
A ceasefire deal came into effect between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah in the early hours of November 26, bringing two months of hostilities in Lebanon to an end. The country’s main roads have since then been jammed as people rush back to what remains of their homes in the south. The outgoing US president, Joe Biden, said the agreement is “designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities”.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
theconversation.com | Jonathan Este |Rachael Jolley |Sam Phelps
This is a rolling guide to articles and audio published by The Conversation in the immediate run-up to and aftermath of the election, with some explainers about the process. This page is updated from the top, so older references are moved down the page. Good morning world. The United States has made its choice.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
theconversation.com | Jonathan Este |Rachael Jolley |Sam Phelps |Amelia Hadfield |Dafydd Townley |Julie Posetti | +4 more
This is a rolling guide to articles and audio published by The Conversation in the aftermath of the US presidential election. The United States has made its choice. At just before 8am GMT (3am Florida time) Donald Trump took to the stage at the West Palm Beach convention center and claimed victory for the Republican Party. His declaration came minutes after it was announced he was going to win in the key state of Pennsylvania with its 19 electoral college votes.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
tolerance.ca | Sam Phelps
Israelis took to the streets last weekend – including outside the prime minister’s residence in Jerusalem – in their latest show of anger at the government’s handling of the war. The protests were spurred by the news that Hamas had executed six of the hostages still being held in Gaza. The following day, Israel’s national workers union announced a general strike.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
theconversation.com | Sam Phelps
Israelis took to the streets last weekend – including outside the prime minister’s residence in Jerusalem – in their latest show of anger at the government’s handling of the war. The protests were spurred by the news that Hamas had executed six of the hostages still being held in Gaza. The following day, Israel’s national workers union announced a general strike.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
theconversation.com | Jonathan Este |Sam Phelps
Iran is going to launch a retaliatory strike against Israel for the dual assassinations of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, on July 31 and Hezbollah’s number two, Fuad Shukr, just hours before. The only questions are when, where and how far will Iran go, which leads to its own supplemental question: how dangerous will this situation now become?
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
tolerance.ca | Sam Phelps
Northern and central Gaza have been hit by Israeli airstrikes this week as troops return to battle Hamas fighters in areas they claimed to have cleared many months ago. The intensified military offensive unfolded just days after mediators thought they were making headway in negotiations for a ceasefire. On Friday, Hamas reportedly dropped its insistence on a “complete” ceasefire as a prerequisite for talks. But hope of progress was brought to an abrupt halt.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
theconversation.com | Sam Phelps
Northern and central Gaza have been hit by Israeli airstrikes this week as troops return to battle Hamas fighters in areas they claimed to have cleared many months ago. The intensified military offensive unfolded just days after mediators thought they were making headway in negotiations for a ceasefire. On Friday, Hamas reportedly dropped its insistence on a “complete” ceasefire as a prerequisite for talks. But hope of progress was brought to an abrupt halt.
