Analysis-Hamas hostage videos silenced Israeli media’s talk of Gaza aid crisis
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Analysis-Hamas hostage videos silenced Israeli media’s talk of Gaza aid crisis

By Emily Rose JERUSALEM (Reuters) -A growing willingness by among Israeli news media to critically explore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has all but evaporated in recent weeks after militant group Hamas released videos of two emaciated Israeli hostages. In late July, as images of starving Gazans stirred international outcry, some Israeli press and broadcasters began to carry reports on the worsening conditions there, urging a more robust aid response. Yonit Levi, the main news anchor of Channel 12, branded the humanitarian crisis in Gaza a "moral failure" live on air, and the heads of some universities and the national Holocaust memorialappealed to the government to help hungry Gazans. Israeli media has largely focused during 22 months of war on the trauma and impact on Israelis of Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack, in which, according to Israeli tallies, some...
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5 things to avoid when you’re struggling with alopecia
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5 things to avoid when you’re struggling with alopecia

Dealing with a skin condition like alopecia areata can be frustrating. But before getting into what to avoid when you have alopecia areata, it will help to know a little more about this type of alopecia, which is the medical term for baldness. Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that mainly attacks the hair follicles present on our bodies and includes a long and exhausting treatment process. Where some remedies and precautions can work well, there are other tips that need to be avoided, which can trigger the condition and decrease hair health. Here are 5 things to avoid when you’re dealing with alopecia, and it’s something more than consuming vitamin D or anti-inflammatory foods for the win. 1. Try to avoid these foodsAlopecia is an immune response, which means it is caused by how your body tries to defend itself...
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Egyptian aid convoy heads toward Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens
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Egyptian aid convoy heads toward Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens

A convoy of Egyptian aid trucks loaded with food and reconstruction materials began moving from the Rafah border crossing on Sunday morning, making its way toward the Gaza Strip. The trucks, carrying large quantities of flour and other food supplies, are en route to the Karem Abu Salem crossing for inspection before entering the besieged Palestinian enclave. This delivery is part of a broader effort to address Gaza’s rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation. Alongside the aid convoy, limited supplies also entered the Gaza Strip on Sunday via the Zikim and Karem Abu Salem crossings. In a parallel operation, Jordanian and Emirati aircraft carried out the first airdrop operation in months, dropping 25 tonnes of relief supplies over northwestern Gaza, in coordination with Israeli authorities. However, these efforts come amid growing international criticism and mounting warnings from the UN....
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Good news! Airports in Europe set to drop the most annoying rule
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Good news! Airports in Europe set to drop the most annoying rule

Goodbye, 100ml Rule! European Airports Poised to Revolutionise Hand Luggage Security One of the most frustrating and hotly debated airport regulations of the past two decades—the 100 ml liquid limit in carry-on luggage—is finally set to become a thing of the past at most European airports. This welcome shift comes thanks to the progressive rollout of new-generation security scanners capable of safely examining larger liquid containers. European airports might get rid of a very important rule in the near future. Highlighted image: depositphotos.com The infamous 100ml liquid restriction was first introduced back in 2006, following revelations of a foiled liquid explosive plot that posed a serious threat to air travel. Traditional X-ray machines at the time lacked the capability to reliably detect these dangerous substances, prompting the European Union to impose strict limits on the quantity of liquids...
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