⚖ Is the Israel-Hamas hostage deal ethical?

It’s Tuesday, November 28 — people are talking about the ethics of the Israel-Hamas hostage deal, the pros and cons of late-night snacking, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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⚖ Is the Israel-Hamas hostage deal ethical?

Israel made a deal with Hamas to release some of the hostages taken on October 7th. Was it ethical to deal with Hamas?

⚖ Israel made a deal with Hamas to free 50 hostages. The Atlantic thinks it's morally questionable — it rewards Hamas for taking hostages.

⚖ Israeli politician Ben Gvir, who voted against the deal, says it's a moral failure that Israel only brought some hostages home in the deal.

⚖ But another Israeli politician, Benny Gantz, thinks freeing the hostages is a "moral imperative". If there's a chance to free someone, you take it.

⚖ It’s hard to stomach negotiating with a group that committed such brutal atrocities, notes CNN. But saving its citizens is part of Israel's "core identity" — the deal was right.

⚖ Ynet believes the hostage deal is the greatest ethical dilemma Jewish people have ever faced. It doesn't easily fit into the binary of right and wrong.

🍟 The health impact of late-night snacking

Is late-night snacking good or bad for you?

🍟 Affinity Health says late-night snacking is bad for you — it raises your obesity risk and messes with your sleep.

🍟 But 30 Day Fitness says it depends on the type of snack. Chips and ice cream are bad, for example, while Greek yogurt and oats/nuts are great.

🍟 Outside Magazine agrees — don't feel bad about a healthy late-night snack. And snacking late might actually be beneficial for competitive athletes.

🍟 EatingWell notes the importance of balance. A healthy snack could help you sleep better, but it must be in moderation.

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