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Syria to hold parliamentary ballot in September as first elections since Assad’s removal

Syria to hold parliamentary ballot in September as first elections since Assad’s removal

Associated Press  —  Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September, the head of a body tasked with organizing the election…
Video of far-right Israeli minister taunting imprisoned Palestinian leader sparks outrage

Video of far-right Israeli minister taunting imprisoned Palestinian leader sparks outrage

Israel’s far-right security minister posted video footage of himself taunting the most high-profile Palestinian prisoner while visiting him in jail…
Israel’s West Bank settlement plan could ‘bury’ the prospect of a Palestinian state. Here’s why

Israel’s West Bank settlement plan could ‘bury’ the prospect of a Palestinian state. Here’s why

 Israel said Thursday it was moving forward with controversial plans to build thousands of new housing units in the occupied…
French president calls for UN mission into Gaza, slams Israel’s plan to expand war

French president calls for UN mission into Gaza, slams Israel’s plan to expand war

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for a United Nations “stabilization” mission to protect the civilian population in Gaza…
Israel says it is in talks with several countries about taking in displaced Palestinians

Israel says it is in talks with several countries about taking in displaced Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says talks are underway with several countries about taking in Palestinians displaced by the war…
South Sudan denies reports of talks with Israel on resettling Gaza residents

South Sudan denies reports of talks with Israel on resettling Gaza residents

South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied on Wednesday reports that it is engaging in discussions with Israel to resettle…
U2 members speak out on Gaza: ‘A test of our shared humanity’

U2 members speak out on Gaza: ‘A test of our shared humanity’

The legendary band U2 has always been outspoken about their views and they are now sharing their thoughts about the…
Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan

Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan

Tel Aviv, Israel AP  —  Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the…
“Every journalist in Gaza is writing his own obituary,” Al Jazeera director of news says

“Every journalist in Gaza is writing his own obituary,” Al Jazeera director of news says

Al Jazeera English’s director of news, Salah Negm, has just said the Israeli strike that killed several of the network’s…
Israel’s Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot,’ New Zealand leader Luxon says

Israel’s Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot,’ New Zealand leader Luxon says

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Wednesday that his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost the plot” and that…
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