Eleanor Beardsley
Stories
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An Israeli teacher's Facebook posts supporting Palestinian rights led to his firing
After 35 years of teaching in Tel Aviv, an Israeli high school history teacher's pro-Palestinian views led to a campaign to get him fired.
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These Israeli military veterans are against Gaza occupation
A group of Israeli military veterans say they know the reality behind their country's occupation of Palestinian territories, and want it to stop.
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France is about to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution
France is holding a historic joint session of parliament to enshrine the right to an abortion in its constitution, making it the first country to do so.
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After 2 delays, Israel is about to hold first municipal elections since the war began
Tuesday's municipal elections in Israel will be the first vote since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks and counteroffensive in Gaza. Both Jews and Palestinians are on the ticket in Tel Aviv.
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Some Paris suburbs may get an upgrade thanks to this summer's Olympic Games
Some of France's poorest neighborhoods lie just outside of Paris. Improving them is one of the goals of placing Olympic venues there for the 2024 Summer Games.
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The latest from Israel: Bombing in areas packed with displaced Gazans
Heavy fighting continues in Gaza, with Israel's warplanes attacking from the air, and troops battling on the ground. U.N. officials warn of a humanitarian catastrophe.
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Israel is trying to arm more citizens with guns since the Hamas attack
Israel was already known for having lots of firearms. But since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the Israeli government has moved to loosen gun restrictions and fast-track permits for civilians.
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Israel-Hamas fighting resumes
In her most extensive comments yet on the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Vice President Kamala Harris says Israel must do more to protect civilians in Gaza.
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At Israeli rave site attacked by Hamas, DJs play music to honor the dead and missing
The memorial event, at which five DJs played, took place at the site where Hamas killed hundreds attending a rave on Oct. 7. "This is the first time I've been able to cry," says one attendee.
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Protesters turned out across Paris to denounce a rise in antisemitism
More than 100,000 people turned out on Sunday to express solidarity with French Jews, the largest Jewish community in Europe. France also has Europe's largest Muslim population.