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Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in cities across Europe, including London, Berlin, and Bern, demanding an end to the Gaza war amid fears of escalating regional conflict involving Iran. Demonstrators highlighted the suffering in Gaza and called for a ceasefire, while tensions rise due to ongoing Israeli strikes and the humanitarian crisis affecting the region. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: People in Europe are marching to ask for peace and to...

Thousands protested outside the Paris Air Show, demanding an end to war profiteering and Israel's military actions in Gaza, coinciding with escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The French government closed booths of several Israeli defense firms, leading to tensions with Israel, while police arrested seven individuals linked to disruptions at the event. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: People gathered outside a big air show in Paris to say they don't like how...

The second week of Israel's war on Iran appears more perilous, with relentless strikes on Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility and increasing threats from Iran against potential U.S. involvement. As Israel's military efforts face diminishing returns and the Iranian regime stabilizes, President Trump's national security team is convening amid fears of escalating conflict and the risk of Iran advancing its nuclear ambitions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel is fighting Iran, and things are...

The Palestinian struggle for freedom endures despite a long history of violence, displacement, and systemic oppression, epitomized by the Nakba and ongoing conflicts, particularly in Gaza. This resilience, rooted in the cultural concept of sumud, highlights the importance of understanding Palestinian narratives and experiences, especially those from Gaza, as central to the broader Palestinian story. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The people of Palestine have faced many tough challenges for a long time,...

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in London and Berlin to demand an end to the conflict in Gaza, expressing concerns over the potential escalation of the Iran-Israel situation. Protesters highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where the death toll has surpassed 55,000, while tensions rise as the U.S. considers supporting Israeli actions against Iran. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: People in London and Berlin are marching to help the people in...

Iranian authorities arrested nine individuals in Bushehr for suspected ties to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and involvement in activities meant to incite public disorder. This follows escalating tensions after Israel's airstrikes on June 13, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with Iran reporting 430 deaths and hundreds injured from the attacks. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people in Iran were arrested because they were thought to be helping another...