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Trump’s babysitting of Netanyahu puts the US in charge on Gaza

Trump’s babysitting of Netanyahu puts the US in charge on Gaza

An American official called it “Bibi-sitting” – a revolving door of the highest-ranking members of the Trump administration to make…
UN’s top court rebukes Israel over Gaza aid restrictions during war

UN’s top court rebukes Israel over Gaza aid restrictions during war

The United Nations’ top court issued a legal opinion Wednesday stating that Israel, as an occupying power, is obligated to…
Vance downplays concerns over ceasefire in visit to Israel as Trump administration officials privately worry

Vance downplays concerns over ceasefire in visit to Israel as Trump administration officials privately worry

Vice President JD Vance downplayed concerns about the fragility of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire while speaking in Israel on Tuesday, even…
Reality catches up with Trump’s Ukraine peace drive and threatens his Mideast push

Reality catches up with Trump’s Ukraine peace drive and threatens his Mideast push

Wishing for peace is far easier than making peace. President Donald Trump’s grand ambitions in the Middle East and Ukraine…
Oldest hostage taken by Hamas among two deceased returned to Israel Tuesday

Oldest hostage taken by Hamas among two deceased returned to Israel Tuesday

The body of the oldest hostage taken by Hamas following its October 7, 2023 attacks was among two deceased hostages…
Israel identifies body of deceased hostage as Sergeant Major Tal Haimi

Israel identifies body of deceased hostage as Sergeant Major Tal Haimi

Israeli forensics examiners have identified the remains of a deceased Israeli hostage handed over on Monday as those of Sergeant…
Trump seeks to build on momentum from Gaza deal in a busy diplomatic week

Trump seeks to build on momentum from Gaza deal in a busy diplomatic week

These are busy days for Steve Witkoff. The real estate developer-turned-Swiss Army Knife diplomat (officially the special presidential envoy for…
There’s a ceasefire — but Hollywood’s fight over Israel and Gaza still rages

There’s a ceasefire — but Hollywood’s fight over Israel and Gaza still rages

Los Angeles  —  Over the last two years, many big-name celebrities have made noise on behalf of a permanent ceasefire…
Yemen’s Huthi rebels detain 20 UN employees and confiscate equipment

Yemen’s Huthi rebels detain 20 UN employees and confiscate equipment

CAIRO Associated Press  —  Iranian-backed Huthi rebels detained two dozen UN employees Sunday, a day after they raided another UN…
Will the European Union impose sanctions on Israel?

Will the European Union impose sanctions on Israel?

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares sparked controversy within the European Union (EU) after he called on Monday to maintain…
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