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Taiwan Wants to Deepen Ties With Israel, Foreign Minister Says
In July, 72 cross-party members of the Knesset backed a call to include Taiwan in key international organizations such as the World Health Organization.
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Trump Urges Israeli President to Pardon Netanyahu, Herzog’s Office Says
The call comes as Netanyahu stands trial on bribery, fraud, and breach-of-trust charges dating back to 2019.
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G7 Diplomats Meet in Canada for Talks Focused on Ukraine, Middle East
The top diplomats from the United States, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Canada are meeting in Ontario.
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Israeli Knesset Advances Bill Mandating Death Penalty for Terrorists
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the bill would deter ‘Arab terrorists’ from kidnapping Israelis in the hope of securing prisoner exchanges.
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Houthis Indicate End to Red Sea and Israel Attacks Following US-Brokered Gaza Cease-Fire
The Iran-aligned group signaled a pause in hostilities but warned it would resume attacks if Israel renewed operations in Gaza.
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Iran Wants ‘Peaceful’ Nuclear Agreement With US, Deputy Foreign Minister Says
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States have not resumed since the former’s 12-day war with Israel in June.
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Syria Signs Declaration to Join US-Led Coalition to Defeat ISIS Terrorist Group
The agreement followed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov. 10.
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Faith Leaders Urge Trump to Confront Syrian President on Christian Persecution
A roster of American faith leaders urged the president to take up the cause of persecuted Christians in Syria.
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Iran-Backed Hackers Steal Australian Military Secrets From Israeli Manufacturer
It is believed the group have accessed classified plans for as many as 36 Australian-Israeli joint military projects.
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Trump Extends Sanctions Waiver for Syria After Meeting With Al-Sharaa
The sanctions imposed by the Caesar Act limit international banks’ ability to underwrite reconstruction financing.
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Trump Hosts Syrian President at White House
The visit marks the first time a Syrian head of state has visited the White House since the country gained independence from France in 1946.
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Israel Launches Strikes on Southern Lebanon, Targeting Hezbollah
The attacks come amid mounting tension and accusations over Hezbollah’s disarmament and Lebanon’s cease-fire obligations.
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UN Revokes Sanctions on Syrian Leaders Ahead of Trump Meeting
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab no longer face asset freezes and travel bans.
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Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords, Trump Announces
The U.S. president has been trying to expand the Abraham Accords, with the goal of bringing in Saudi Arabia and Syria.
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Iraq Now Capable of Conducting Independent Airstrikes: US Centcom
The Pentagon said earlier that the United States and its coalition partners would be reducing their military mission in Iraq.
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Hamas Releases Remains of Last US Citizen Among Hostages
The body of an IDF staff sergeant, who was an American Israeli dual citizen, was returned to Israel. There remain seven hostage bodies still missing for Israel.
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US Drafts UN Resolution to End Sanctions on Syrian Leader
The plan comes as Ahmed al-Sharaa prepares to meet President Donald Trump at the White House next week.
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Germany’s Merz Calls for Repatriation of Syrians, Deportations If They Don’t Leave Voluntarily
According to Germany’s federal statistics office, 712,000 Syrians were registered as asylum seekers, 22 percent of the 3.17 million asylum seekers in Germany.
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Israel Returns Bodies of 45 Palestinians
Hamas returned the remains of three Israeli soldiers the previous day.
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Taiwan Wants to Deepen Ties With Israel, Foreign Minister Says
In July, 72 cross-party members of the Knesset backed a call to include Taiwan in key international organizations such as the World Health Organization.
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Trump Urges Israeli President to Pardon Netanyahu, Herzog’s Office Says
The call comes as Netanyahu stands trial on bribery, fraud, and breach-of-trust charges dating back to 2019.
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G7 Diplomats Meet in Canada for Talks Focused on Ukraine, Middle East
The top diplomats from the United States, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Canada are meeting in Ontario.
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Israeli Knesset Advances Bill Mandating Death Penalty for Terrorists
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the bill would deter ‘Arab terrorists’ from kidnapping Israelis in the hope of securing prisoner exchanges.
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Houthis Indicate End to Red Sea and Israel Attacks Following US-Brokered Gaza Cease-Fire
The Iran-aligned group signaled a pause in hostilities but warned it would resume attacks if Israel renewed operations in Gaza.
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Iran Wants ‘Peaceful’ Nuclear Agreement With US, Deputy Foreign Minister Says
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States have not resumed since the former’s 12-day war with Israel in June.
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Syria Signs Declaration to Join US-Led Coalition to Defeat ISIS Terrorist Group
The agreement followed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov. 10.
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Faith Leaders Urge Trump to Confront Syrian President on Christian Persecution
A roster of American faith leaders urged the president to take up the cause of persecuted Christians in Syria.
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Iran-Backed Hackers Steal Australian Military Secrets From Israeli Manufacturer
It is believed the group have accessed classified plans for as many as 36 Australian-Israeli joint military projects.
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Trump Extends Sanctions Waiver for Syria After Meeting With Al-Sharaa
The sanctions imposed by the Caesar Act limit international banks’ ability to underwrite reconstruction financing.
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Trump Hosts Syrian President at White House
The visit marks the first time a Syrian head of state has visited the White House since the country gained independence from France in 1946.
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Israel Launches Strikes on Southern Lebanon, Targeting Hezbollah
The attacks come amid mounting tension and accusations over Hezbollah’s disarmament and Lebanon’s cease-fire obligations.
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UN Revokes Sanctions on Syrian Leaders Ahead of Trump Meeting
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab no longer face asset freezes and travel bans.
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Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords, Trump Announces
The U.S. president has been trying to expand the Abraham Accords, with the goal of bringing in Saudi Arabia and Syria.
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Iraq Now Capable of Conducting Independent Airstrikes: US Centcom
The Pentagon said earlier that the United States and its coalition partners would be reducing their military mission in Iraq.
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Hamas Releases Remains of Last US Citizen Among Hostages
The body of an IDF staff sergeant, who was an American Israeli dual citizen, was returned to Israel. There remain seven hostage bodies still missing for Israel.
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US Drafts UN Resolution to End Sanctions on Syrian Leader
The plan comes as Ahmed al-Sharaa prepares to meet President Donald Trump at the White House next week.
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Germany’s Merz Calls for Repatriation of Syrians, Deportations If They Don’t Leave Voluntarily
According to Germany’s federal statistics office, 712,000 Syrians were registered as asylum seekers, 22 percent of the 3.17 million asylum seekers in Germany.
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Israel Returns Bodies of 45 Palestinians
Hamas returned the remains of three Israeli soldiers the previous day.
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