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Israel Says Gaza Flotilla Passengers Escorted to Israel Face Deportation
The convoy left Greece in September with European lawmakers, activists, and aid workers onboard.
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Trump Issues Executive Order Affirming Security Support for Qatar
Iranian and Israeli military strikes have targeted Qatari territory this summer.
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Pentagon Confirms Plan to Scale Down US Military Presence in Iraq
The announcement comes after months of bilateral talks aimed at setting a timeline for a phased military withdrawal.
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Yemen’s Houthis Claim Responsibility for Attack on Dutch Ship
The terrorist group said its campaign of maritime warfare in international waters around the Red Sea was in solidarity with the Palestinians.
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Italian Prime Minister Urges Gaza Flotilla to Stop, Warns of Risk to Peace
Israel has said it will not permit the naval blockade to be broken or allow ships to approach an active combat zone.
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World Leaders Welcome Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
The president’s plan envisions Gaza under a transitional committee of Palestinian and international experts, supervised by a new ‘Board of Peace.’
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Trump, Netanyahu Agree on Gaza Peace Plan—Key Details and Next Steps
The U.S. president has given Hamas 72 hours to release all hostages following Israel’s public acceptance of the agreement.
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Israel Agrees to US Plan to End Gaza War
The White House released the peace plan as Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the fourth time this year.
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Taliban Releases US Citizen Wrongfully Detained in Afghanistan
Qatar played a vital role in securing Amir Amiry’s release, according to the U.S. State Department.
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European Union Reimposes Sanctions on Iran
The sanctions include travel bans, asset freezes of individuals and entities, and economic sanctions.
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Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House to Discuss Gaza Peace Plan
‘We have a real chance for greatness in the Middle East. All are on board for something special, first time ever,’ Trump wrote on Sunday.
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UN Places Arms Embargo, Sanctions on Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
Iran has vowed a harsh response to the reimposition of sanctions.
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Trump–Erdogan Meeting Reflects Warming Ties but Key Questions Remain
The U.S. president hails ‘good relationship’ with Turkish counterpart while calling on Ankara to stop buying Russian oil.
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Netanyahu Criticizes Countries Recognizing Palestinian State
Canada, Australia, the UK, and Portugal announced their recognition ahead of the U.N. General Assembly.
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Trump Says He Won’t Allow Israel to Annex West Bank
‘We’re getting pretty close to having a deal on Gaza and maybe even peace,’ the president said.
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Trump Hints at Possible Sanctions Relief for Turkey in Meeting With Erdogan
The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including Turkish Airlines’ Boeing aircraft orders and Turkey’s possible reentry into the F-35 program.
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Israeli Officials Say Gaza Flotilla Linked to Terrorist Organizations
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country would not permit vessels to enter an active combat zone or to breach its naval blockade.
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Rubio Says High Migration Numbers Creating Local Pressure to Recognise Palestine
Rubio shared his view on the coordinated decision of Australia, the UK, Canada and France to recognise a Palestinian state.
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US Breaks With Majority at UN Security Council Over 2-State Solution
The UK, France, Russia, and China backed a two-state solution, while the United States—also a permanent U.N. Security Council member—opposed the proposal.
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Israel Says Gaza Flotilla Passengers Escorted to Israel Face Deportation
The convoy left Greece in September with European lawmakers, activists, and aid workers onboard.
|
Trump Issues Executive Order Affirming Security Support for Qatar
Iranian and Israeli military strikes have targeted Qatari territory this summer.
|
Pentagon Confirms Plan to Scale Down US Military Presence in Iraq
The announcement comes after months of bilateral talks aimed at setting a timeline for a phased military withdrawal.
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Yemen’s Houthis Claim Responsibility for Attack on Dutch Ship
The terrorist group said its campaign of maritime warfare in international waters around the Red Sea was in solidarity with the Palestinians.
|
Italian Prime Minister Urges Gaza Flotilla to Stop, Warns of Risk to Peace
Israel has said it will not permit the naval blockade to be broken or allow ships to approach an active combat zone.
|
World Leaders Welcome Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
The president’s plan envisions Gaza under a transitional committee of Palestinian and international experts, supervised by a new ‘Board of Peace.’
|
Trump, Netanyahu Agree on Gaza Peace Plan—Key Details and Next Steps
The U.S. president has given Hamas 72 hours to release all hostages following Israel’s public acceptance of the agreement.
|
Israel Agrees to US Plan to End Gaza War
The White House released the peace plan as Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the fourth time this year.
|
Taliban Releases US Citizen Wrongfully Detained in Afghanistan
Qatar played a vital role in securing Amir Amiry’s release, according to the U.S. State Department.
|
European Union Reimposes Sanctions on Iran
The sanctions include travel bans, asset freezes of individuals and entities, and economic sanctions.
|
Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House to Discuss Gaza Peace Plan
‘We have a real chance for greatness in the Middle East. All are on board for something special, first time ever,’ Trump wrote on Sunday.
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UN Places Arms Embargo, Sanctions on Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
Iran has vowed a harsh response to the reimposition of sanctions.
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Trump–Erdogan Meeting Reflects Warming Ties but Key Questions Remain
The U.S. president hails ‘good relationship’ with Turkish counterpart while calling on Ankara to stop buying Russian oil.
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Netanyahu Criticizes Countries Recognizing Palestinian State
Canada, Australia, the UK, and Portugal announced their recognition ahead of the U.N. General Assembly.
|
Trump Says He Won’t Allow Israel to Annex West Bank
‘We’re getting pretty close to having a deal on Gaza and maybe even peace,’ the president said.
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Trump Hints at Possible Sanctions Relief for Turkey in Meeting With Erdogan
The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including Turkish Airlines’ Boeing aircraft orders and Turkey’s possible reentry into the F-35 program.
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Israeli Officials Say Gaza Flotilla Linked to Terrorist Organizations
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country would not permit vessels to enter an active combat zone or to breach its naval blockade.
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Rubio Says High Migration Numbers Creating Local Pressure to Recognise Palestine
Rubio shared his view on the coordinated decision of Australia, the UK, Canada and France to recognise a Palestinian state.
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US Breaks With Majority at UN Security Council Over 2-State Solution
The UK, France, Russia, and China backed a two-state solution, while the United States—also a permanent U.N. Security Council member—opposed the proposal.
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