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Indoctrinating innocents: From the Khmer Rouge to Hamas, the art of child indoctrination

A former Khmer Rouge child soldier speaks to the Magazine about his time in the Cambodian communist organization, and how many Palestinian groups use similar methods of indoctrination.

|ByALEX WINSTON
A child wears a Hamas head banner after Friday prayers in Gaza City.
Cambodia's Defence Minister Tea Seiha and Thailand's Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit pose with documents during a special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting at a border checkpoint, in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, December 27, 2025.

Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict

"Both sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement," their defense ministers said.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Christmas Holy Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, December 25, 2025.

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Leo, the first US pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed that God had "pitched his fragile tent" among the people of the world.

|ByREUTERS, FRAIDY MOSER
A family rides on a tractor on the way to a refugee camp as they are evacuate amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Chong Kal, Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia, December 10, 2025.

Thai prime minister says no ceasefire reached with Cambodia

The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump announced that the two countries had agreed to “cease all shooting" on Friday. 

|ByREUTERS

Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to renew ceasefire following previous failed deal

"They have agreed to CEASE all shooting effective this evening, and go back to the original Peace Accord," US President Donald Trump posted on social media.

DECEMBER 12, 2025ByREUTERS
Thai military personnel explain the situation to delegates from the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT), as they inspect the site of a recent landmine incident, in which Thai military said a Thai soldier stepped on a landmine on August 12 in Surin Province, Thailand, August 20, 2025.

Thai PM moves to dissolve parliament, setting stage for elections

Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat told Reuters that the move followed a disagreement with the largest parliamentary grouping, the opposition People's Party.

DECEMBER 12, 2025ByREUTERS
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul looks on, on the day he speaks to members of the media to announce the dissolution of parliament at the Government House, in Bangkok, Thailand, December 12, 2025.

Thailand, Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls

Thailand and Cambodia's border clashes enter day four, with Trump set to mediate after deadly fighting and civilian casualties.

DECEMBER 11, 2025ByREUTERS
Village security volunteers patrol a village amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 9, 2025.

Trump claims he can end Thailand–Cambodia fighting as rockets hit civilians

Trump listed a number of wars that he claimed he helped stop, including between Pakistan and India, and Israel and Iran, before commenting on the renewed conflict in Southeast Asia.

DECEMBER 10, 2025ByREUTERS
Sopee Kunkem, 65, walks during an interview with Reuters inside his damaged house amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area in Sa Kaeo province, Thailand, December 10, 2025.

Deadly Cambodia-Thailand clashes surge on contested border as Trump's ceasefire crumbles

"Thailand is determined to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and therefore military measures must be taken as necessary," Defense Ministry spokesperson said.

DECEMBER 9, 2025ByREUTERS
People gather inside a temporary shelter amid deadly clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area at Chroy Neang Ngourn Pagoda, in Siem Reap, Cambodia, December 8, 2025.

Trump says Cambodia, Thailand 'going to be fine' after calls over conflict

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Bangkok would not adhere to the agreement until Cambodia admitted its violation and apologized for the latest incident.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025ByREUTERS
Members of a royalist group hold Thai national flags and signs, as they gather to show support for the military at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, on the day military negotiations are set, after the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a ceasefire, July 29, 2025.

Thai, Cambodia leaders sign expanded ceasefire deal with Trump present

Thailand and Cambodia signed a strengthened ceasefire in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by US President Donald Trump.

OCTOBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reacts as Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet switch seats, during the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand, October 26, 2025.

Trump headlines ASEAN summit, Thailand-Cambodia to sign ceasefire deal

US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit, where he will witness a ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia and lead key trade talks with China and Brazil.

OCTOBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS
Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao attends the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025.

Thai, Cambodian leaders agree to ceasefire after five days of battle

The Southeast Asian neighbors waged their deadliest conflict in more than a decade accuse each other of starting the fighting last week.

JULY 28, 2025ByREUTERS
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reacts as Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai shake hands following a press conference, on the day of mediation talks on the Thailand–Cambodia border conflict, in Putrajaya, Malaysia July 28, 2025.

Rubio says US officials are in Malaysia to help in Cambodia-Thailand talks

"We want this conflict to end as soon as possible," Rubio said. "State Department officials are on the ground in Malaysia to assist these peace efforts."

JULY 28, 2025ByREUTERS
Military vehicles are seen in Sisaket province as Cambodia and Thailand each said the other had launched artillery attacks across contested border areas early on Sunday hours after US President Donald Trump said the leaders of both countries had agreed to work on a ceasefire, Thailand, July 27, 2025

Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day despite ceasefire calls

More than 130,000 people have been displaced in the worst fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbors in 13 years.

JULY 26, 2025ByREUTERS
People rest inside a temporary shelter in Srisaket province, after Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as border fighting intensified and spread, while Cambodia's leader said Thailand had agreed to a Malaysian ceasefire proposal but then backed down.