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An Israeli soldier stands atop an APC vehicle near the ceasefire line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights

Daily News Lesson January 15 2025

Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement

Learn about the latest in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas

People rally to protest against the government and to show support for the hostages who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack, in Tel Aviv

Daily News Lesson September 03 2024

Amid massive protests across Israel, Netanyahu rejects calls to reach cease-fire deal

Discuss why Netanyahu demands that Israel remain in control of Gaza's border with Egypt

Aftermath of an Israeli strike in Rafah

Daily News Lesson February 13 2024

Biden warns Israel to protect Palestinians over plans to invade Rafah

Learn about Israel's planning for a campaign in Rafah and international reaction

FILE PHOTO: General view of Tahrir Square as fireworks explode during a pro-democracy supporters' celebration in Cairo

Daily Video February 12 2021

Classroom Resource: Ten years after the Arab Spring, democracy remains elusive in Egypt

Explore a decade of push for democracy in Egypt and the surrounding region.

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Lesson Plan April 11 2016

Clues to Queen Nefertiti's Hidden Tomb - Lesson Plan

Could the famous ancient Egyptian queen secretly be hidden behind the tomb of her son, King Tut? Explore new developments in Egyptology and find out how archeologists may have recently uncovered clues about the location of Queen Nefertiti's remains.

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Daily Video February 17 2015

Egypt launches airstrikes at Islamic State in Libya

Egypt launched airstrikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, an Islamic militant group, after the group killed 21 Christian Egyptians in Libya.

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Daily Video January 02 2015

Jailed journalists test press freedom in Egypt

An Egyptian court ruling has granted retrials for three Al-Jazeera journalists who received 7-to-10 year sentences in June for allegedly publishing false news and supporting the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Post August 26 2013

Violence Escalates Between Security Forces and Protesters in Egypt

Clashes between Egyptian law enforcement and supporters of the ousted Egyptian President Mohammed M…

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