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17 October 2024

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Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Was Killed After a Surprise Battlefield Encounter The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/world/middleeast/hamas-sinwar-gaza-israel.html 153.719.372 New York New York City 17/10/2024 07:58 PM
How the Biden Team Plans to Build Peace From Sinwar’s Death The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/opinion/israel-hamas-war.html 153.719.372 New York New York City 17/10/2024 04:15 PM
U.S. hopes Sinwar’s death can spur cease-fire, but regional officials skeptical Washington Post via MSN.com https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/u-s-hopes-sinwar-s-death-can-spur-cease-fire-but-regional-officials-skeptical/ar-AA1st5a8 122.001.325 Washington Redmond 17/10/2024 08:26 PM
Hamas leader’s death shakes up Middle East war The Hill via MSN.com https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/hamas-leader-s-death-shakes-up-middle-east-war/ar-AA1ssNEd 122.001.325 Washington Redmond 17/10/2024 06:37 PM
Sinwar’s Death Gives Israel a Choice: To Pursue War or Peace Wall Street Journal via MSN.com https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/sinwar-s-death-gives-israel-a-choice-to-pursue-war-or-peace/ar-AA1ssCom 122.001.325 Washington Redmond 17/10/2024 04:32 PM
Lebanese nationals living in the US will be granted humanitarian relief as Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues CNN https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/17/politics/lebanese-nationals-us-humanitarian-relief/index.html 117.895.238 Georgia Atlanta 17/10/2024 05:18 PM
Biden, Harris push for end to Gaza war after Hamas leader Sinwar's death USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/10/17/biden-harris-gaza-war-sinwar/75721655007/ 85.680.588 Virginia McLean 17/10/2024 06:37 PM
How did anti-Israel messages appear on a Chicago area billboard? CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/how-did-anti-israel-messages-appear-on-a-chicago-area-billboard/ 57.014.393 New York New York City 17/10/2024 07:08 PM
Harris Warned Israel Not to Invade City Where It Just Killed Hamas Chief Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/yahya-sinwar-rafah-gaza-kamala-harris-1970951 53.850.565 New York New York City 17/10/2024 07:38 PM
Sinwar’s death offers an opening to end the war in Gaza – and a test for Netanyahu NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/sinwars-death-offers-opening-end-war-gaza-test-netanyahu-rcna175914 48.850.411 New York New York City 17/10/2024 07:41 PM
Hamas commander's death deemed justice 'served' by IDF special ops vet Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/video/6363410719112 48.436.389 New York New York City 17/10/2024 11:41 PM
Iran remembers Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as a 'martyr' and 'model for the youth and children' Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-remembers-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-martyr-model-youth-children 48.436.389 New York New York City 17/10/2024 09:05 PM
Biden congratulates Israeli prime minister following death of Hamas leader Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/video/6363400981112 48.436.389 New York New York City 17/10/2024 07:17 PM
Fox News Politics: Who was Yahya Sinwar? Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-politics-who-yahya-sinwar 48.436.389 New York New York City 17/10/2024 05:05 PM
Biden, US lawmakers praise death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israel: 'The world is a safer place' Fox News Channel https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-us-lawmakers-praise-death-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-israel-the-world-safer-place 48.436.389 New York New York City 17/10/2024 04:39 PM
Biden says the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israel is a 'good day for the world' Associated Press https://apnews.com/video/crime-joe-biden-israel-government-hamas-homicide-e1769ffbf22e418a906b7beb8181e649 45.724.864 Washington Spokane 17/10/2024 06:21 PM
After Sinwar death, Biden faces big obstacles to Gaza peace Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/after-sinwar-death-biden-faces-big-obstacles-gaza-peace-2024-10-17/ 41.292.563 New York New York City 17/10/2024 05:26 PM
US to kickstart Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar's death, says State Department Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-kickstart-gaza-ceasefire-talks-after-sinwars-death-says-state-department-2024-10-17/ 41.292.563 New York New York City 17/10/2024 04:02 PM
Biden, Harris say Hamas leader's death can help end Gaza war Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/biden-harris-say-hamas-leaders-death-can-help-end-gaza-war-2024-10-17/ 41.292.563 New York New York City 17/10/2024 03:54 PM
No US role in Israel operation that killed Hamas leader, Pentagon says Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/no-us-role-israel-operation-that-killed-hamas-leader-pentagon-says-2024-10-17/ 41.292.563 New York New York City 17/10/2024 03:54 PM
U.S. strikes Houthi weapons sites in Yemen, deploying B-2 bombers The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/17/us-strike-houthi-yemen-b2-bombers/ 38.796.421 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 07:50 PM
Hamas and Hezbollah are both without leaders. What now? NPR https://www.npr.org/2024/10/17/1211596884/consider-this-from-npr-draft-10-17-2024 34.372.041 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 06:06 PM
What to know about Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas leader ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/International/yahya-sinwar-former-hamas-leader/story?id=114897834 32.736.975 New York New York City 17/10/2024 05:02 PM
Biden addresses killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/biden-addresses-killing-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-114907892 32.736.975 New York New York City 17/10/2024 03:59 PM
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar’s Death Could Open a Path Toward Peace, But a ‘Complicated’ One U.S. News & World Report https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2024-10-17/hamas-leader-yahya-sinwars-death-could-open-a-path-toward-peace-but-a-complicated-one 28.090.640 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 07:34 PM
CBS News meets kids in Gaza and Lebanon scarred for life by Israeli bombs CBS News via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/cbs-news-meets-kids-gaza-020737628.html 27.247.204 California Sunnyvale 17/10/2024 10:07 PM
Hezbollah says it will escalate war with Israel after Hamas leader killed Reuters via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/hezbollah-says-escalate-war-israel-011412022.html 27.247.204 California Sunnyvale 17/10/2024 09:14 PM
Analysis-After Sinwar death, Biden faces big obstacles to Gaza peace Reuters via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/analysis-sinwar-death-biden-faces-212603455.html 27.247.204 California Sunnyvale 17/10/2024 05:53 PM
Killing of Hamas leader renews US hopes for cease-fire in Gaza Politico via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/killing-hamas-leader-renews-us-201712746.html 27.247.204 California Sunnyvale 17/10/2024 04:17 PM
International reaction to death of Hamas leader Sinwar Reuters via Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/international-reaction-reported-death-hamas-175910911.html 27.247.204 California Sunnyvale 17/10/2024 04:06 PM
Donations to Harvard Drop 15% in Tumultuous Year The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/donations-to-harvard-drop-15-in-tumultuous-year-0fbf89f4 25.396.439 New York New York City 17/10/2024 07:30 PM
Yahya Sinwar Dies as He Lived The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/opinion/yahya-sinwar-israel-hamas-gaza-benjamin-netanyahu-6a5865dd 25.396.439 New York New York City 17/10/2024 06:27 PM
Biden Will Send Blinken to Israel in Aftermath of Sinwar’s Death Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-17/biden-will-send-blinken-to-israel-in-aftermath-of-sinwar-s-death 17.894.236 New York New York City 17/10/2024 04:41 PM
Israel Faces Renewed Calls To Secure Hostage Deal After Sinwar Assassination HuffPost https://www.huffpost.com/entry/israel-renewed-calls-hostage-deal-gaza-hamas-sinwar-assassination_n_671170c5e4b0e33eefb24413 16.605.918 New York New York City 17/10/2024 05:07 PM
Biden tells Netanyahu it's time to end Gaza war after Sinwar's elimination Axios https://www.axios.com/2024/10/17/biden-netanyahu-sinwar-gaza-war 15.570.099 Virginia Arlington 17/10/2024 05:18 PM
Bolton calls death of Hamas leader ‘a good day for the whole world’ The Hill https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4940332-hamas-leader-death-bolton/ 15.568.063 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 08:53 PM
Hamas leader’s killing leaves US, Israel sending different signals The Hill https://thehill.com/policy/international/4939494-us-israel-respond-sinwar-death-gaza-war/ 15.568.063 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 03:49 PM
Harris: Israeli killing of Sinwar an opportunity to end war in Gaza The Hill https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4939308-harris-israeli-killing-of-sinwar-an-opportunity-to-end-war-in-gaza/ 15.568.063 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 03:07 PM
Israel killed Hamas’s leader. What happens next? Vox https://www.vox.com/world-politics/378433/israel-killed-hamass-leader-what-happens-next 8.704.289 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 05:30 PM
Hamas’ Sinwar is dead. Will the fighting stop? The Seattle Times https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/hamas-sinwar-is-dead-will-the-fighting-stop/ 5.189.860 Washington Seattle 17/10/2024 09:39 PM
Netanyahu, Biden Agree To Work For Hostage Release After Sinwar Death: Israel PM Barron's https://www.barrons.com/news/netanyahu-biden-agree-to-work-for-hostage-release-after-sinwar-death-israel-pm-624954a8 4.351.318 New York New York City 17/10/2024 03:32 PM
World Leaders Press Hamas To Free Hostages After Sinwar's Death Barron's https://www.barrons.com/news/world-leaders-press-hamas-to-free-hostages-after-sinwar-s-death-9d1cc233 4.351.318 New York New York City 17/10/2024 03:00 PM
Harris sees "opportunity to end" to Israel-Gaza war in Hamas leader Sinwar's killing Salon https://www.salon.com/2024/10/17/harris-sees-opportunity-to-end-to-israel-gaza-in-hamas-leader-sinwars/?in_brief=true 4.107.659 New York New York City 17/10/2024 07:39 PM
Nazi reenactors seen at Mass. restaurant was ‘repugnant,’ foundation says MassLive.com https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/10/nazi-reenactors-seen-at-mass-restaurant-was-repugnant-foundation-says.html 3.284.364 Massachusetts Springfield 17/10/2024 05:51 PM
U.N. Teacher’s Passport Found on Hamas Terrorist Mastermind Yahya Sinwar Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2024/10/17/u-n-teachers-passport-found-hamas-terrorist-mastermind-yahya-sinwar/ 2.895.524 California Los Angeles 17/10/2024 08:15 PM
IDF Mocks Sinwar in Arabic: ‘Before… and After’ Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2024/10/17/idf-mocks-sinwar-in-arabic-before-and-after/ 2.895.524 California Los Angeles 17/10/2024 06:16 PM
WATCH: Pro-Palestinian TikToker Rips Gyro Shop’s Greek Flags Thinking They’re Israeli Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2024/10/17/watch-pro-palestinian-tiktoker-rips-gyro-shops-greek-flags-thinking-theyre-israeli/ 2.895.524 California Los Angeles 17/10/2024 06:15 PM
Netanyahu to Hamas: Free the Hostages and We Will Let You Live Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2024/10/17/netanyahu-to-hamas-free-the-hostages-and-we-will-let-you-live/ 2.895.524 California Los Angeles 17/10/2024 05:58 PM
Harris on Death of Hamas Leader: ‘Justice Has Been Served’ Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2024/10/17/harris-on-death-of-hamas-leader-justice-has-been-served/ 2.895.524 California Los Angeles 17/10/2024 05:33 PM
Elimination of Hamas Leader Shows Importance of ‘Boots on the Ground’ Rafah Operation Breitbart News Network https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2024/10/17/elimination-hamas-leader-shows-importance-boots-ground-rafah-operation/ 2.895.524 California Los Angeles 17/10/2024 05:00 PM
Death of Hamas leader brings hope, peril Voice of America (VOA) https://www.voanews.com/a/death-of-hamas-leader-brings-hope-peril/7827062.html 2.663.439 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 09:41 PM
US extends immigration protections to Lebanese nationals Voice of America (VOA) https://www.voanews.com/a/us-extends-immigration-protections-to-lebanese-nationals-/7826726.html 2.663.439 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 08:15 PM
Doug Emhoff predicts ‘more dreidels’ in White House Christmas decor if Harris wins The Denver Gazette https://denvergazette.com/news/nation-world/doug-emhoff-predicts-more-dreidels-in-white-house-christmas-decor-if-harris-wins/article_a11071d8-26fd-5c56-b63e-596597a64609.html 2.652.167 Colorado Denver 17/10/2024 07:49 PM
'This is not a speech ban': UM board adopts neutrality policy to rein in leaders' stances The Detroit News https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/10/17/this-is-not-a-speech-ban-university-of-michigan-board-adopts-neutrality-policy-leaders-stances/75720737007/ 2.538.185 Michigan Detroit 17/10/2024 06:30 PM
Rubio Urges Domestic Terrorism Investigation of Pro-Hamas Group United States Senate https://www.rubio.senate.gov/rubio-urges-domestic-terrorism-investigation-of-pro-hamas-group/ 2.522.762 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 05:05 PM
‘Now Is the Time to Move On’: Biden Calls for Cease-Fire in Gaza after Sinwar Killing National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/news/now-is-the-time-to-move-on-biden-calls-for-cease-fire-in-gaza-after-sinwar-killing/ 2.350.049 New York New York City 17/10/2024 06:22 PM
Justice in Gaza National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/10/justice-in-gaza/ 2.350.049 New York New York City 17/10/2024 05:34 PM
How Biden lost his sway with Israel’s Netanyahu, according to Bob Woodward Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/3193082/how-joe-biden-lost-sway-benjamin-netanyahu-according-bob-woodward/ 2.295.663 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 11:30 PM
IDF releases video of Yahya Sinwar’s final moments Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3193968/idf-releases-video-yahya-sinwar-final-moments/ 2.295.663 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 06:16 PM
Yahya Sinwar’s killing could provide opening for ceasefire and hostage deal Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/3193278/yahya-sinwar-death-ceasefire-hostage-deal/ 2.295.663 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 04:20 PM
What Yahya Sinwar’s death means for Hamas and for Israel Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/courage-strength-optimism/3193531/yahya-sinwar-death-means-hamas-israel/ 2.295.663 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 03:00 PM
Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Killing of Yahya Sinwar of Hamas U.S. Department of Defense https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3938865/statement-by-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-the-killing-of-yahya-si/ 1.913.744 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 05:03 PM
World leaders see Sinwar death as fresh chance for Israel-Hamas ceasefire Semafor https://www.semafor.com/article/10/17/2024/world-leaders-see-yahya-sinwar-death-as-fresh-chance-for-israel-hamas-ceasefire 1.205.727 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 05:38 PM
Imams Council of Michigan demand end to Gaza bloodshed, warning: 'Genocide is on the ballot' WJBK-TV https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/imams-council-michigan-demand-end-gaza-bloodshed-warning-genocide-is-ballot 958.299 Michigan Southfield 17/10/2024 06:59 PM
Poll: Jews divided over role of police, censorship to address campus protests The Forward https://forward.com/news/665470/poll-jewish-opinion-antisemitism-campus-police-censorship/ 887.715 New York New York City 17/10/2024 07:12 PM
Biden, Allies In Berlin To Renew Gaza Truce Call After Hamas Leader Killed International Business Times https://www.ibtimes.com/biden-allies-berlin-renew-gaza-truce-call-after-hamas-leader-killed-3747165 735.603 New York New York City 17/10/2024 11:59 PM
Experts react: Yahya Sinwar is dead. Here’s what’s next for Hamas, Gaza, Israel, and the Middle East Atlantic Council https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/experts-react-yahya-sinwar-is-dead-heres-whats-next/ 584.729 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 03:05 PM
Hamas leader, Israel’s ‘most wanted,’ is dead. What happens to war in Gaza? The Christian Science Monitor https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2024/1017/israel-hamas-gaza-yahya-sinwar-dead 568.256 Massachusetts Boston 17/10/2024 05:11 PM
Turkey-Israel Relations After October 7: Layers of Complexity and Posturing Wilson Center https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/turkey-israel-relations-after-october-7-layers-complexity-and-posturing 446.791 Washington 17/10/2024 04:25 PM
Dear Pope Francis: It was dangerous to cite John 8:44—a verse used to justify Jew hatred for centuries America Magazine https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2024/10/17/pope-francis-scripture-anti-semitism-249055 417.866 New York New York City 17/10/2024 04:13 PM
Students for Justice in Palestine no longer recognized at U of Illinois The Center Square https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_5b33d54e-8cca-11ef-8353-bb0999b8fcf4.html 358.965 Illinois Chicago 17/10/2024 04:57 PM
Israel strikes Gaza after killing Hamas chief Sinwar Al-Monitor https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2024/10/israel-strikes-gaza-after-killing-hamas-chief-sinwar 333.497 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 11:59 PM
Sinwar killing spurs Gaza hostage hopes and fears Al-Monitor https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2024/10/sinwar-killing-spurs-gaza-hostage-hopes-and-fears 333.497 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 17/10/2024 07:07 PM
Brandeis Center files civil rights complaint against University of Washington for 'hostile' campus toward Jews Campus Reform https://www.campusreform.org/article/brandeis-center-files-civil-rights-complaint-university-washington-hostile-campus-toward-jews/26576 175.712 Virginia Arlington 17/10/2024 04:21 PM
‘This Doesn’t Stop With Taal’: University Bans Four Pro-Palestinian Activists From Campus for Three Years The Cornell Daily Sun https://cornellsun.com/2024/10/17/this-doesnt-stop-with-taal-university-bans-four-pro-palestinian-activists-from-campus-for-three-years/ 159.610 New York Ithaca 17/10/2024 08:00 PM
Israeli officials, hostage families optimistic Sinwar killing could bring hostages home Jewish Insider https://jewishinsider.com/2024/10/israeli-officials-hostage-families-optimistic-sinwar-killing-could-bring-hostages-home/ 139.510 New York New York City 17/10/2024 03:55 PM
IUPD executes search warrants following Herman B Wells statue vandalism Indiana Daily Student https://www.idsnews.com/article/2024/10/iu-statue-vandalism-herman-b-wells-iupd-search-warrants 82.917 Indiana Bloomington 17/10/2024 05:16 PM
Rutgers Jewish Film Festival Announces Lineup for 25th Year, Nov. 7–2 Newswise https://www.newswise.com/articles/rutgers-jewish-film-festival-announces-lineup-for-25th-year-nov-7-2 78.324 Virginia Charlottesville 17/10/2024 08:05 PM
American Jews failed themselves, their children after Oct. 7 Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/jonathan_tobin/american-jews-failed-themselves-their-children-after-oct-7/article_5e1a6ad6-8bd8-11ef-af99-7309cc0b1ca7.html 69.325 Ohio Beachwood 17/10/2024 04:00 PM
Why Netanyahu is rooting for Trump, and you shouldn’t Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/douglas_bloomfield/why-netanyahu-is-rooting-for-trump-and-you-shouldn-t/article_d7e806a2-8bf1-11ef-8b16-d32abb548e10.html 69.325 Ohio Beachwood 17/10/2024 04:00 PM
Middle East expert: ‘Good thing’ Israel killed Sinwar Cleveland Jewish News https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/world_news/middle-east-expert-good-thing-israel-killed-sinwar/article_dda0c610-8cbe-11ef-bebb-57ab4e521502.html 69.325 Ohio Beachwood 17/10/2024 03:34 PM
Statement from Senators Sanders and Welch on the death of Yahya Sinwar Vermont Business https://vermontbiz.com/news/2024/october/17/statement-senators-sanders-and-welch-death-yahya-sinwar 33.907 Vermont South Burlington 17/10/2024 05:19 PM
Netanyahu, Jewish Leaders React to Killing of Yahya Sinwar San Diego Jewish World https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2024/10/17/netanyahu-jewish-leaders-react-to-killing-of-yahya-sinwar/ 9.515 California San Diego 17/10/2024 03:17 PM
Column: A Time for Pushback: Anti-Israel Mob Is Losing Steam Boulder Jewish News https://boulderjewishnews.org/2024/column-a-time-for-pushback-anti-israel-mob-is-losing-steam/ 3.739 Colorado Boulder 17/10/2024 10:30 PM
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