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Israel Plans Full Military Control of Gaza, Netanyahu Says
‘We want to liberate ourselves and liberate the people of Gaza from the awful terror of Hamas,’ the Israeli prime minister said.
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Lebanese Army to Prepare Plan to Disarm Hezbollah
The terrorist group’s leader rejected calls for his group to lay down weapons.
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15 Diplomats Pen Letter to PM Calling for Recognition of Palestinian State
15 former diplomats have written to the prime minister, urging him to immediately recognise a Palestinian state.
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Trump Says Gaza Aid Top US Priority, Defers to Israel on Military Plans
Trump told reporters that the United States has provided $60 million in food aid to Gaza.
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Behind Iran’s Ballistic Missile Programs, Decades of Support From Chinese Nationals
Working through fronts and proxies, Chinese state-tolerated actors persist in aiding Iran’s strategic arsenal, officials said.
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Israel to Gradually Expand Gaza Aid, Reduce Reliance on International Groups
Under a new aid distribution mechanism, security agencies will be involved to prevent Hamas from accessing aid.
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Australian PM Speaks With Palestine Leader, Reiterates Support for 2-State Solution
Albanese’s call comes amid a week of activity surrounding the pro-Palestine movement.
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Hamas Links Hostage Aid Access to Cease-Fire, Humanitarian Corridor in Gaza
Fifty Israeli hostages remain in captivity nearly 22 months after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks.
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US Sanctions 5 Foreign Entities for Allegedly Aiding Iranian Military Drone Program
The Treasury said the action was taken pursuant to Trump’s Feb. 4 national security memorandum.
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US Hits Iranian Shipping Network With Major New Sanctions
Treasury accused Shamkhani of using personal connections and corruption in Tehran to generate tens of billions of dollars in profits, much of which is used to p
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Witkoff, Huckabee Visit US-Backed Aid Site in Gaza
The special envoy’s visit came a week after ceasefire and hostage negotiations fell apart.
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State Department Says US Will Deny Visas for Palestinian Authority Officials
Washington accused the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization of supporting terrorism.
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US Special Envoy Witkoff Meets With Netanyahu in Israel
Germany’s foreign minister is also traveling to Israel and the Palestinian territories to discuss the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
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Global Pressure Mounts on Israel as Allies Push for Palestinian Statehood
International calls are growing for a two-state solution, while Israel said the focus should remain on hostage release and the dismantling of Hamas.
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State Department Sanctions Palestinian Authority Officials, PLO Members
A Thursday statement said the move is in the ‘national security interests’ of the United States.
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Senate Rejects Bids to Block Arms Sales to Israel
In recent weeks, the UK, France, and Canada have said they intend to recognize Palestinian statehood at the U.N. in September, with conditions.
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UN Conference Backs Hamas Disarmament, 2-State Solution
A declaration called on Hamas to hand its weapons over to the Palestinian Authority, in a broader push for Palestinian statehood.
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UN-Backed Body Warns Famine Unfolding in Gaza as Aid Falls Short; Israel Denies Claim
Efforts to deliver aid to the enclave have intensified this week.
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UK’s Starmer Threatens to Recognize Palestinian State Unless Israel Winds Down Gaza Conflict
The British PM said London would recognize Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to a cease-fire and improves humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
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Israel Plans Full Military Control of Gaza, Netanyahu Says
‘We want to liberate ourselves and liberate the people of Gaza from the awful terror of Hamas,’ the Israeli prime minister said.
|
Lebanese Army to Prepare Plan to Disarm Hezbollah
The terrorist group’s leader rejected calls for his group to lay down weapons.
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15 Diplomats Pen Letter to PM Calling for Recognition of Palestinian State
15 former diplomats have written to the prime minister, urging him to immediately recognise a Palestinian state.
|
Trump Says Gaza Aid Top US Priority, Defers to Israel on Military Plans
Trump told reporters that the United States has provided $60 million in food aid to Gaza.
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Behind Iran’s Ballistic Missile Programs, Decades of Support From Chinese Nationals
Working through fronts and proxies, Chinese state-tolerated actors persist in aiding Iran’s strategic arsenal, officials said.
|
Israel to Gradually Expand Gaza Aid, Reduce Reliance on International Groups
Under a new aid distribution mechanism, security agencies will be involved to prevent Hamas from accessing aid.
|
Australian PM Speaks With Palestine Leader, Reiterates Support for 2-State Solution
Albanese’s call comes amid a week of activity surrounding the pro-Palestine movement.
|
Hamas Links Hostage Aid Access to Cease-Fire, Humanitarian Corridor in Gaza
Fifty Israeli hostages remain in captivity nearly 22 months after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks.
|
US Sanctions 5 Foreign Entities for Allegedly Aiding Iranian Military Drone Program
The Treasury said the action was taken pursuant to Trump’s Feb. 4 national security memorandum.
|
US Hits Iranian Shipping Network With Major New Sanctions
Treasury accused Shamkhani of using personal connections and corruption in Tehran to generate tens of billions of dollars in profits, much of which is used to p
|
Witkoff, Huckabee Visit US-Backed Aid Site in Gaza
The special envoy’s visit came a week after ceasefire and hostage negotiations fell apart.
|
State Department Says US Will Deny Visas for Palestinian Authority Officials
Washington accused the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization of supporting terrorism.
|
US Special Envoy Witkoff Meets With Netanyahu in Israel
Germany’s foreign minister is also traveling to Israel and the Palestinian territories to discuss the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
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Global Pressure Mounts on Israel as Allies Push for Palestinian Statehood
International calls are growing for a two-state solution, while Israel said the focus should remain on hostage release and the dismantling of Hamas.
|
State Department Sanctions Palestinian Authority Officials, PLO Members
A Thursday statement said the move is in the ‘national security interests’ of the United States.
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Senate Rejects Bids to Block Arms Sales to Israel
In recent weeks, the UK, France, and Canada have said they intend to recognize Palestinian statehood at the U.N. in September, with conditions.
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UN Conference Backs Hamas Disarmament, 2-State Solution
A declaration called on Hamas to hand its weapons over to the Palestinian Authority, in a broader push for Palestinian statehood.
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UN-Backed Body Warns Famine Unfolding in Gaza as Aid Falls Short; Israel Denies Claim
Efforts to deliver aid to the enclave have intensified this week.
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UK’s Starmer Threatens to Recognize Palestinian State Unless Israel Winds Down Gaza Conflict
The British PM said London would recognize Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to a cease-fire and improves humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
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