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Trump holds Gaza policy meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner
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Trump holds Gaza policy meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner

Trump's son-in-law and former UK leader both tied to plans to forcibly displace Palestinians

Two Microsoft workers fired after occupying president's office to protest ties to Israel
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Two Microsoft workers fired after occupying president's office to protest ties to Israel

Protest comes after media investigation into use of Azure software by Israel

Israel demands retraction of UN-backed Gaza famine report
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Israel demands retraction of UN-backed Gaza famine report

UN declared famine affecting 500,000 people in Gaza governorate

Israel ups pressure on Gaza City as Trump eyes post-war plan
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Israel ups pressure on Gaza City as Trump eyes post-war plan

Israel is facing pressure to end its campaign in Gaza, where the UN has declared a famine

Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital
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Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital

Health officials in Gaza name the journalists killed as Hussam al-Masri, Mariam Abu Dagga, Mohammed Salama, and Moaz Abu Taha

Gaza civil defense reports 42 killed in Israeli attacks
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Gaza civil defense reports 42 killed in Israeli attacks

As Israeli army prepares Gaza City assault, local officials report dozens killed in new air raids

UN Security Council to vote on embattled Lebanon peacekeepers
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UN Security Council to vote on embattled Lebanon peacekeepers

UNIFIL’s mandate may be extended for one year as the UN signals intent to shift security to Lebanese forces

Israeli bulldozers uproot hundreds of olive trees in West Bank
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Israeli bulldozers uproot hundreds of olive trees in West Bank

Some uprooted olive trees were over 70 years old

Iran's Khamenei calls US issue 'unsolvable' amid nuclear standoff
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Iran's Khamenei calls US issue 'unsolvable' amid nuclear standoff

European powers threaten to reactivate UN sanctions through 'snapback' mechanism if talks fail

Israel strikes Yemeni capital Sanaa
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Israel strikes Yemeni capital Sanaa

Israeli forces targeted presidential palace compound, power stations, and fuel storage in Sanaa

Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs, vows to press on with offensive
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Israel pounds Gaza City suburbs, vows to press on with offensive

Witnesses report explosions non-stop in areas of Zeitoun, Shejaia, Sabra, and Jabalia.

'Far too late': Palestinians despair after UN declares famine in Gaza
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'Far too late': Palestinians despair after UN declares famine in Gaza

Aid groups warn of deepening crisis as famine spreads; Israel rejects report as “an outright lie”

Iran says killed six 'terrorists' linked to Israel
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Iran says killed six 'terrorists' linked to Israel

State media says group linked to Israel planned attack on a vital facility in Iran’s east

Dutch foreign minister quits caretaker government over Gaza
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Dutch foreign minister quits caretaker government over Gaza

Caspar Veldkamp says cabinet blocked tougher measures against Israel as Gaza famine fears grow

Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability
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Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability

The Syrian central bank plans to revalue the pound and launch new notes, ending decades of Assad imagery

Iran, European powers agree to resume nuclear, sanctions talks next week
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Iran, European powers agree to resume nuclear, sanctions talks next week

Germany warns Iran that time is running out as EU powers push for a verifiable nuclear deal

UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in Middle East
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UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in Middle East

UN aid chief blames Israel for obstructing food supplies, while Israel denies the existence of a famine

Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn't disarm, free hostages
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Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn't disarm, free hostages

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders negotiations to free remaining hostages in Gaza and to take control of Gaza City

Israel pounds Gaza City as military takes first steps in offensive
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Israel pounds Gaza City as military takes first steps in offensive

The newly approved plan authorities the call-up of roughly 60,000 reservists, deepening fears the campaign will worsen the already catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza Strip

Israel approves major West Bank settlement project
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Israel approves major West Bank settlement project

Israel's E1 settlement plan draws fierce criticism, seen as dividing West Bank and deepening conflict

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