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The UN will vote on a US resolution declaring that an immediate cease-fire in Gaza is imperative
The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a U.S.-sponsored resolution declaring that “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war is “imperative” to protect civilians and allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to more than 2 million hungry Palestinians.
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Blinken says an Israeli assault on Gaza’s Rafah would be a mistake and isn’t needed to defeat Hamas
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UN chief urges the EU to avoid ‘double standards’ over Gaza and Ukraine
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Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress
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A Palestinian boy is shot dead after he lit a firework. Israel’s use of deadly force is scrutinized
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US calls for vote Friday on UN resolution declaring that immediate Gaza cease-fire is `imperative’
The United States is calling for a vote Friday on a newly revised and tougher U.N. resolution declaring that “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war is “imperative” to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to more than 2 million hungry Palestinians.
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US Jews upset with Trump’s latest rhetoric say he doesn’t get to tell them how to be Jewish
Many Jewish faith leaders and commentators are decrying what they say are inflammatory remarks by Donald Trump.
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Sudan is on course to become the world’s worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says
The nearly year-long conflict between Sudan’s military and paramilitary forces has put the African nation on course to become the world’s worst hunger crisis with malnutrition soaring and already claiming children’s lives, the U.N. humanitarian office is warning.
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Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadline
Congressional leaders are working to put a positive light on a $1.2 trillion spending package that lawmakers look to approve before funding expires at midnight Friday for several key government agencies.
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Ramy Youssef constantly asks if jokes are harmful or helpful. He keeps telling them anyway
Fresh off his awards season high after going to the Oscars with his fellow “Poor Things” stars, Ramy Youssef is heading back into more familiar territory.
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Blinken adds Israel stop to latest Mideast tour as tensions rise over Gaza war
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Israel this week as part of his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East since Israel’s war with Hamas began in October.
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During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays
Purim is widely depicted as the most joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits and noisemakers.
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Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, praises ‘very valuable’ potential of Gaza’s ‘waterfront property’
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, praised the “very valuable” potential of Gaza’s “waterfront property.”
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Heavy fighting rages around Gaza’s biggest hospital as Israel raids it for a second day
Heavy fighting is raging around the Gaza Strip’s biggest hospital and surrounding neighborhoods during the second day of the Israeli military’s raid on the facility.
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Israelis evacuated from the Lebanese border wonder if they’ll ever return
Around 60,000 Israelis who evacuated from cities and towns along the border with Lebanon are grappling with the question of when they will be able to return home.
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Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to send a team of Israeli officials to Washington to discuss with Biden administration officials a prospective Rafah operation, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
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Israel urges UN court to reject South Africa’s request for more emergency orders in genocide case
Israel is urging the top United Nations court to reject the latest request by South Africa for interim orders to prevent starvation in Gaza.
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Famine is said to be imminent in northern Gaza as Israel raids the main hospital again
A new report says famine is imminent in northern Gaza, where 70% of the remaining population is experiencing catastrophic hunger.
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Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sharply protesting against growing criticism from top ally the United States over his leadership amid the war with Hamas.
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The European Union announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration
The European Union has announced a 7.4 billion-euro or $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores.
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How should Israel bring to justice the perpetrators behind the worst attack in its history?
Israel is holding hundreds of Palestinians from Gaza who allegedly took part in the Oct. 7 attack that sparked its war with Hamas.
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Israel strikes several sites in Syria, wounding a soldier, Syrian military says
Syrian state media say Israeli airstrikes have hit several sites in southern Syria wounding a soldier.
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Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu shows the long, fragile line the US and allies walk on interference
Republicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lashed out at Prime Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections.
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Cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas are expected to resume on Sunday in Qatar
Stalled talks aimed at securing a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war are expected to resume in earnest in Qatar as soon as Sunday.
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Biden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel
President Joe Biden is expressing support for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after the senator called for new elections in Israel.
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Ramadan prayers in Jerusalem pass without the violence feared amid the Gaza war
The first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan passed without violence at the revered Al-Aqsa mosque under tight Israeli restrictions.
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Violence in Syria is on the rise while aid is flagging as the civil war enters its 14th year
Syria’s civil war has entered its 14th year, a somber anniversary in a long-frozen conflict. The country is effectively carved up into areas controlled by the Damascus government, various opposition groups and Kurdish forces.
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The first ship to use a new sea route delivers aid to Gaza, Israeli miliary says
The ship is towing a barge laden with food sent by World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés.
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Proposed US resolution would back global efforts for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in Gaza
The U.S. circulated the final draft of a UN Security Council resolution late Thursday. No time has been set for a vote, and the draft, obtained by the AP, could still be changed.
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Attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targets a ship in the Red Sea, though its crew is reportedly safe
The Houthis did not immediately claim the attack, though it typically takes the rebels hours to acknowledge their assaults.
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Australia resumes funding for UNRWA and pledges more Gaza aid
Australia says it will restore funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians. Several weeks ago, the agency lost hundreds of millions of dollars in support because of Israeli allegations that some of its Gaza-based staff participated in the Oct. 7 attack.
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San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings
Seventy-eight protesters have been ordered to do five hours of community service and pay restitution to avoid criminal proceedings for allegedly blocking traffic on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for hours in November to demand a cease-fire in Gaza.
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Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers
A major deadline under the half-century-old War Powers Resolution came this week for President Joe Biden to obtain Congress’ approval to keep waging his military campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.
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Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister.
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US sanctions three Israeli West Bank settlers and their outposts for violence against Palestinians
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a group of three extremist Israeli West Bank settlers who are accused of harassing and attacking Palestinians in an attempt to pressure them to leave their land.
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