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Israeli army says it killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza by mistake
The Israeli army said its troops shot and killed three hostages on Friday after “mistakenly” identifying them as a threat. “During combat…
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US official says diplomacy, not new war, is best way to end Hezbollah-Israel tension
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Friday that he has discussed with Israeli officials the volatile situation along the Lebanon-Israel…
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Maersk says suspending vessels’ passage through Red Sea strait after Houthi attacks
Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, said Friday it was suspending its vessels’ passage through a key Red…
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CENTCOM chief visits US troops in Iraq, Syria as Iran-backed attacks surge
The US military general in charge of American troops in the Middle East traveled to Iraq and Syria this week, where he…
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Palestinian Authority capable of governing Gaza, says Saudi foreign minister
The Palestinian Authority is capable of governing the Gaza Strip, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said Friday, adding that any discussions…
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Mixed reactions to COP28 text after UN, UAE conclude ‘successful’ climate conference
As scientists warned of a burning world, an historic agreement was reached to finally end destructive burning of fossil fuels…
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US national security adviser to meet Palestinian president Abbas on Friday
US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser will visit Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Friday, according to a US official.…
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Palestinian presidency accuses Israeli troops of ‘shameful desecration’ in mosque
The Palestinian presidency on Thursday condemned what it called the “shameful desecration” of a mosque in the occupied West Bank by Israeli…
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Spain urges Israel to distinguish between ‘terrorist targets’ and civilians in Gaza
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Thursday that Israel should distinguish between “terrorist targets” and civilians in Gaza, adding that…
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US forces attacked 97 times in Syria, Iraq since October: Defense official
US troops have been targeted at least 97 times in Iraq and Syria since October 17, a US defense official said…
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