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Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

  Crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet—this sweet and sour chicken is a family favorite that’s easy to make at home. Ingredients For the Sauce: 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup distilled white vinegar ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1½ tablespoons cornstarch For the Chicken: ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 heaping teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅔ cup water 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for cooking) 1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks For Finishing the Dish: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks Instructions Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to...

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Israel’s Determination Amidst Gaza’s Crisis: The Rafah Offensive

 

As the international community calls for calm, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a steadfast continuation of military operations in the Gaza Strip. Despite looming famine and the resumption of truce talks, Netanyahu’s recent statements underscore a commitment to press on with the assault against Hamas in Gaza.

Aid agencies have raised alarms about the dire humanitarian situation, with essential supplies reaching critical lows in northern Gaza. The potential for famine casts a shadow over the enclave, where the conflict has already taken a heavy toll on the civilian population.

Netanyahu’s declaration to push into Rafah, a region that has become a refuge for over a million displaced individuals, has been met with international concern. Allies have urged restraint and a focus on safeguarding civilians, but the Israeli leader has responded with reminders of past conflicts and the need for defense against what he terms "Hamas monsters".

As the world watches, the balance between military objectives and humanitarian needs remains precarious. With truce talks set to resume in Qatar, involving key international mediators, the hope for a ceasefire hangs in the balance. The outcome of these discussions could shape the region’s future and determine the fate of countless lives caught in the crossfire.

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