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Israel official says ‘intention’ to renew Gaza hostage deal talks soon
An Israeli official said Saturday the government intended to renew talks for a Gaza hostage release deal in coming days,…
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More than one in four Syrians ‘extremely poor’: World Bank
More than a quarter of Syrians live in extreme poverty, the World Bank said Saturday, 13 years into a devastating…
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Over 35,903 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says
A total of 35,903 Palestinians have been killed and 80,420 have been injured in the Israeli military offensive on Gaza…
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ICJ orders Israel to stop Gaza offensive
The UN’s top court orders Israel to “immediately” halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafa, calls…
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Three US troops injured off the coast of Gaza during humanitarian pier operations
Three US servicemembers suffered non-combat-related injuries during the Gaza pier operation, a senior US general said Thursday, as criticism of…
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World Court orders Israel to halt Rafah invasion, says situation has worsened
Judges at the top UN court said on Friday the situation in Gaza had deteriorated since they last ordered Israel…
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Food supplies for Gaza rot in sun as Egypt’s Rafah Crossing still closed
Some of the food supplies waiting to enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt have begun to rot as the Rafah…
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Divisions, elections and Assad lay bare Europe’s Syrian quagmire
The European Union will convene donors next week to keep Syria on the global agenda, but as the economic and social burden…
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EU’s Borrell urges Israel ‘not to intimidate, threaten’ ICC judges
EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on Friday urged Israel “not to intimidate” or “threaten” the judges of the International…
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Syrian refugees in Lebanon fear expulsion
For weeks, refugee Maryam Janhat has been living in fear of deportation as Lebanon cracks down on Syrians, with politicians…
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