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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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Fawad Chaudhry proposed that Pakistan collaborate with China, Iran, and Russia to replace the Afghan Taliban regime with a moderate one to curb terrorism from Afghan soil. Discussions highlight critics' arguments that externally induced regime change would exacerbate instability and fail to resolve issues like the Durand Line dispute. References are made to past interventions, such as the replacement of Ashraf Ghani's government.

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Mohamad Kassar, a Lebanese-born permanent resident convicted in 2018 of fentanyl trafficking and sentenced to 45 months, faced removal ordered in 2019 but won a temporary stay from Federal Court Justice Angus Grant on February 11. The judge cited clear evidence of harm from Kassar's lung lesion, COPD, depression, and pain without Canadian care, amid Lebanon's economic crisis crippling its healthcare. The decision draws sharp criticism online, contrasting with overwhelmed Canadian ERs where 1.27 million left without treatment last year and cases like Stacey Ross, who died after an 11-hour wait for chest pain at Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital. Critics question prioritizing a criminal's care over citizens facing deadly delays.

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A convicted fentanyl dealer gets a last-minute stay on deportation for possible lung cancer treatment, just as Canadians mourn ER wait times that claimed a Winnipeg woman's life after over 11 hours.

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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli-Serbian pianist abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, performed publicly for the first time since his release in mid-October 2025. The emotional moment at Hostages Square drew cheers from a crowd waving yellow ribbons and Israeli flags, as Ohel played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, a melody he tapped during his ordeal. Released as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Ohel's return highlights Israel's efforts to free hostages, though three individuals—Ran Ben-On, Dror Or, and Sudthisak—remain in Gaza.

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After 775 days of captivity, freed pianist Alon Ohel returned to the keys at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, playing the song that sustained him through Gaza's tunnels.

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Amorim took charge on November 11, 2024, after Ten Hag's dismissal, but United finished 15th last season with just 42 points—their worst Premier League placing. This season, after 17 matches, they sit seventh, three or four points off fourth-placed Chelsea, with Amorim at 1.20 points per game amid injuries and squad issues. Fans debate fiercely if sacking Ten Hag was wrong, as some see attacking gains and green shoots, while others fixate on the 48-point swing and demand results ahead of Boxing Day at Newcastle.

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Manchester United supporters are poring over a tough stat: Rúben Amorim's 14 Premier League wins in his first 44 games fall far short of Erik ten Hag's 30 over the same span.

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The Arsenal winger is the only Premier League player this season with 40-plus take-ons and 40-plus chances created, hitting exactly 46 in each despite just five goals and three assists in 24 games. In Sunday's 4-1 North London Derby win over Spurs, Saka led with 22 duels won, 21 final-third passes, and 18 box touches, though he missed three one-on-ones and saw a near-assist denied by deflection. Fans note multiple chalked-off assists from deflections or own goals elsewhere, praising his underlying impact as Arsenal top the table five points clear of Manchester City ahead of a Chelsea clash.

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Bukayo Saka diced up Tottenham's defense, topping every key stat on the right flank while creating chaos for Arsenal's attackers.

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Atalanta overturned Borussia Dortmund's advantage with a 4-1 second-leg victory for a 4-3 aggregate win, advancing to face the Arsenal-Bayern Munich winner in the round of 16. Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring early, Davide Zappacosta leveled before halftime, Mario Pasalic headed them ahead, and Lazar Samardzic sealed it with a 90+8th-minute penalty after Ramy Bensebaini's red card. Dortmund captain Emre Can blamed individual mistakes, while fans mocked them as the 'Tottenham of Germany' for the choke. Atalanta now dreams big; Dortmund shifts focus to the Bundesliga.

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Dortmund held a 2-0 lead from the first leg, but Atalanta turned Gewiss Stadium into a cauldron of chaos, scoring four times including a stoppage-time penalty after a red card.

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Williams, who died at 84, founded the St Helen’s Balconiers supporters' group in 1972 to back opener Alan Jones, turning it into a key fundraiser that improved facilities, funded awards, and organized iconic Daffodil Cricket Tours to grounds like Lord's and Old Trafford. He was heartbroken when first-class cricket ended at St Helen’s around 2019, yet stayed active, receiving a Special Recognition Award from Glamorgan in September 2025. Tributes from figures like Jack Russell and Phil Steele celebrate his unwavering passion, with the club noting his impact will never be forgotten.

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John Williams rang the bell at Old Trafford last summer, his old school tie shining as fans cheered the man who'd kept Glamorgan's spirit alive in Swansea for decades.

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Former NFL punter Pat McAfee, now a sports media star with his ESPN show and WWE gigs, has signed on for acting roles guided by TKO CEO Ari Emanuel. He'll appear in a four-episode arc on Paramount+'s Tulsa King alongside Stallone and play a Marine drill instructor in Netflix's WWII drama The Mosquito Bowl, both slated for 2026. While supporters praise his charisma, skeptics question the Stallone comparison and worry about overexposure.

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Pat McAfee's larger-than-life energy from the NFL and WWE is heading to Hollywood, thanks to Ari Emanuel's bold plan to turn him into the next Sylvester Stallone.

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Duff's 'luck… or something,' her first full album in over a decade, projects 70,000-75,000 units for a likely top-five Billboard 200 debut and hit No. 1 on iTunes in 31 countries. She followed with a 'Happy Hour Edition' adding re-recorded versions of tracks like 'So Yesterday' and 'Wake Up.' Leigh-Anne's 'My Ego Told Me To' sits at No. 4 midweek in the U.K. with 6,757 sales, inches from top three and making Little Mix the first girl group with all members hitting that mark solo; she boosted it with deluxe tracks and a live TV performance. Final charts arrive soon, highlighting pop nostalgia and bold new steps.

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Hilary Duff dusted off her early hits with mellow remixes, while Leigh-Anne Pinnock eyes history with her solo debut—both dropping fresh albums that have fans cheering on February 20.

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The 27-year-old Irish right-back, who joined Barnsley from St Patrick's Athletic in 2023 and spent the first half of the 2025/26 season on loan at Notts County, has sealed a permanent move to Derry City FC. Derry manager Tiernan Lynch praised Cotter's strong CV from Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's, calling it a key boost for their right-back spot. Cotter expressed excitement about the league's rising standard and his chance to chase trophies, with international clearance secured for a possible debut against Waterford FC on Friday at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Barnsley thanked him for his contributions, while fans shared mixed farewells, some dubbing him the 'step over Prince.'

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Barry Cotter is heading home to the League of Ireland, trading Barnsley's red shirt for Derry City's colors just in time for their season opener.

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The revelation came during debate on Operation Kenova's December 2025 report, which exposed Scappaticci's double life in the 1970s-1990s as head of the IRA's ruthless 'Nutting Squad' while informing for British forces. Investigators found his role linked to 14 murders and 15 abductions, likely costing more lives than saved, with UK handlers prioritizing his cover over justice. Martin condemned IRA violence and British collusion alike, urging official UK confirmation and an apology from Sinn Féin, as the exchange highlighted unresolved Troubles wounds.

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In a tense Dáil session, Prime Minister Micheál Martin openly named Freddie Scappaticci as the British army's top IRA agent, Stakeknife, calling his identity an open secret everyone knew.

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