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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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Abu Shabab commanded the Popular Forces, a small group armed by Israel to counter Hamas in an Israeli-held zone east of Rafah. His militia clashed with Hamas fighters and guarded aid operations, though critics accused them of looting convoys amid Gaza's shortages. Both his group and Israeli sources described the Thursday incident as an internal clash, not foul play, dealing a blow to Israel's efforts to back local clans against Hamas rule. His deputy pledged to carry on the fight.

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Yasser Abu Shabab, the 32-year-old Bedouin clan chief who led forces against Hamas, took a fatal gunshot wound while mediating a family dispute near Rafah. He was rushed to an Israeli hospital but did not survive.

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In recent interviews, the 82-year-old actor urged voters to oust President Trump through peaceful protests and the midterms, comparing love for America under him to an abusive relationship. Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly demanded the Secret Service question De Niro over the repeated phrase, citing a law against presidential threats and recent assassination attempts. Trump hit back on Truth Social, calling De Niro 'sick and demented,' while legal experts cite precedents protecting such political rhetoric as non-threatening hyperbole. No action from authorities has followed.

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Robert De Niro wiped away tears on MSNBC, calling Trump 'this thing' out to destroy America and insisting, 'We got to get rid of him.' The raw emotion set off a firestorm of reactions.

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User ALUTHEDON shared CBS footage from Morley Safer's 1965 report on Marines razing 150 huts in Cam Ne, South Vietnam, asking why films depict U.S. troops as the good guys. Many countered with examples like Apocalypse Now's moral descent, Platoon's civilian massacres and rapes, and Full Metal Jacket's boot-camp brutality and urban carnage. Films such as The Deer Hunter and Born on the Fourth of July highlight trauma and regret, while even pro-war The Green Berets flopped; the discussion notes movies often center American views amid the war's heavy toll of 58,000 U.S. deaths and millions of Vietnamese casualties.

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A clip of U.S. Marines burning huts in 1965 Vietnam sparked questions about movies always showing soldiers as heroes. Replies quickly pointed to decades of films that paint a much grimmer picture.

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The Croatian star earned an 8.4 Sofascore rating, creating two big chances, delivering four key passes including the assist for Strahinja Pavlović's 89th-minute goal, and completing 88% of his passes. Rafael Leão sealed the win in the 94th minute, keeping Milan second in Serie A with 57 points from 27 games. Since joining from Real Madrid last summer, Modrić has started nearly every match, leading the league in pass completion with two goals and three assists this season, proving his timeless class as Milan's heartbeat.

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At 40 years old, Luka Modrić still owns the midfield like it's his playground, dictating every move in AC Milan's gritty 2-0 victory over Cremonese.

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Groups of Argentine teenagers identify as therians, feeling a deep mental or spiritual connection to animals like dogs or seals, and gather weekly in parks for playful meetups. Unlike furries with costumes at conventions, therians like 15-year-old Aguara, who counts her age in dog years, see it as core to their identity amid over 2 million TikTok posts. Psychologist Débora Pedace calls it usually harmless symbolic play, though critics online dismiss it harshly while supporters celebrate the sense of belonging.

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In sunny Buenos Aires plazas, teens slip on wolf masks and tails, then bound on all fours, howling and climbing trees like their animal spirits.

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill attributed the state's structural budget deficit to President Trump. The statement prompted criticism blaming former Governor Phil Murphy's $24 billion spending increase over eight years and $7.3 billion in costs for illegal migration.

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Overwatch 2's Season 13 Conquest event launched February 10, letting players pick sides weekly between heroic Overwatch and villainous Talon for missions, loot boxes, cosmetics, and an exclusive icon for winners. Talon grabbed 61% allegiance in Week 1, fueled by new leader Vendetta's coup and grim lore like Sigma's captivity, with voice lines hinting at rescues and defections. Winston supporters vent fury online, posting pleas like 'Winston never let you down' amid memes and Talon cheers, while the game adds new heroes and evolving story twists.

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Winston fans are heartbroken, calling Talon choosers traitors after a decade of the gorilla scientist's loyalty in every Overwatch match.

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Pope Leo XIV named 67-year-old Archbishop Duffy of Tuam as Bishop of Killala, allowing him to lead both neighboring Irish dioceses under the 'in persona episcopi' arrangement while keeping them administratively distinct. A native of County Cavan with a background in teaching, school leadership, and prior bishop roles, Duffy steps into the position after Bishop John Fleming's retirement in April 2024. He described the move as 'mission-driven renewal' and 'strategic adaptation' to pastoral challenges like priest shortages, quoting Jeremiah's hopeful words and earning warm support from fellow bishops. This union joins recent restructurings in Ireland's west, fostering shared governance for about 92,000 Catholics.

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After nearly two years guiding Killala as administrator, Archbishop Francis Duffy heard his permanent appointment announced following Mass at Saint Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina.

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Blizzard released the animated short 'All That is Sacred' on February 18, tracing Lady Liadrin's path from Holy Light priestess to Blood Knight leader during the Scourge invasion of Quel'Thalas. Betrayed by unanswered prayers and a corrupted Sunwell, she seizes power from a naaru, later embracing true redemption through Prophet Velen's purification. The cinematic ties into World of Warcraft: Midnight, launching March 2, where players defend a Void-ravaged homeland against Xal'atath. Fans shared chills and emotional praise, with calls for a full Warcraft animated series.

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Lady Liadrin stands amid the ashes of her shattered faith, her voice carrying the weight of survival and redemption against encroaching Void shadows.

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