Tag: Israel
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Israel, Hamas peace deal celebrated
With the peace plan pushed by President Donald Trump set to be implemented over the weekend, celebrations broke out on the streets of Israel and the Palestinian territories. In Denver, rabbis welcomed the news, even as they remained cautious, noting the hostages have yet to be released. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s security Cabinet was set to meet Thursday night to…
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Israel, Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday. “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon…
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Cal Thomas: In Gaza there is little to trust
Trust: “Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.” Polls and simple observations show that Americans are placing less trust in institutions and individuals. A Wall Street Journal story notes that the current government “shutdown” has raised the distrust level between the two parties and the president to new heights –…
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Two years after Oct 7, a call for ‘goodness’ | Jimmy Sengenberger
Two years ago today, Hamas terrorists unleashed the most brutal assault on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Everyday Israelis — parents, children, young couples — were doing everyday things when they were brutally attacked, raped, mutilated, kidnapped and burned alive in their homes. Hundreds were taken hostage; dozens remain captive today. Many were at…
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Israel and Hamas prepare for talks in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli and Hamas officials are set to hold indirect talks at an Egyptian resort Monday on a U.S.-drafted peace plan to end the ruinous war in Gaza on the eve of its second anniversary. Many uncertainties remain about the plan presented by U.S. President Donald Trump last week, including the disarmament of…
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The aftermath of U.S. attack on Iran may hold the most peril | Vince Bzdek
As the U.S. once again makes the most serious decision a country can make — going to war — let’s pray our leaders have fully considered the day after. Now that the U.S. has come to Israel’s aid in its attack on Iran, sending our bombers and bunker-busting bombs to take out Iran’s underground nuclear…
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The Everywhere War comes to Boulder | Vince Bzdek
Two headlines in The Wall Street Journal last week brought home how small the world has become. “The Intifada comes to Boulder,” read one. “Ukraine’s drone strike is a warning — for the U.S.,” read the other. The first referred to how the Palestinian uprising against Israel suddenly landed in our backyard last Sunday when…
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Israel supporters, pro-Palestinian activists in Denver offer optimism, caution with Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Residents of metro Denver — many of whom have ties to the Middle East — cautiously welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, with backers of the Jewish state maintaining it has no choice but to accept the terms and pro-Palestinian activists saying the agreement will mean real relief for the people…
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Two Denver councilmembers ask city attorney to drop charges against pro-Palestinian protesters
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two members of the Denver City Council have asked the city attorney to drop the charges against the roughly 40 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for erecting an encampment on the Auraria Campus. And on Monday, activists confronted the council during the latter’s public comment session and…
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MSU Denver graduation proceeds despite threats of disruption by pro-Palestinian activists
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Amidst the threat of disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters whose escalating activities worried officials in the last few days, students at Metropolitan State University of Denver celebrated their achievements during the spring commencement exercises on Friday. Two graduation ceremonies honoring more than 2,000 college students obtaining…