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Israel identifies body of deceased hostage as Sergeant Major Tal Haimi

Israel identifies body of deceased hostage as Sergeant Major Tal Haimi

Israeli forensics examiners have identified the remains of a deceased Israeli hostage handed over on Monday as those of Sergeant…
Trump seeks to build on momentum from Gaza deal in a busy diplomatic week

Trump seeks to build on momentum from Gaza deal in a busy diplomatic week

These are busy days for Steve Witkoff. The real estate developer-turned-Swiss Army Knife diplomat (officially the special presidential envoy for…
There’s a ceasefire — but Hollywood’s fight over Israel and Gaza still rages

There’s a ceasefire — but Hollywood’s fight over Israel and Gaza still rages

Los Angeles  —  Over the last two years, many big-name celebrities have made noise on behalf of a permanent ceasefire…
Yemen’s Huthi rebels detain 20 UN employees and confiscate equipment

Yemen’s Huthi rebels detain 20 UN employees and confiscate equipment

CAIRO Associated Press  —  Iranian-backed Huthi rebels detained two dozen UN employees Sunday, a day after they raided another UN…
Will the European Union impose sanctions on Israel?

Will the European Union impose sanctions on Israel?

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares sparked controversy within the European Union (EU) after he called on Monday to maintain…
Tel Aviv soccer derby canceled by police due to ‘violent riots’

Tel Aviv soccer derby canceled by police due to ‘violent riots’

The Tel Aviv soccer derby between Hapoel and Maccabi was canceled on Sunday after what police described as “public disorder…
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to new ceasefire after more than a week of deadly clashes

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to new ceasefire after more than a week of deadly clashes

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a new immediate ceasefire during talks in Doha, Qatar’s foreign ministry said early Sunday,…
How Western sanctions on Iran have hurt the same middle class that drives reform

How Western sanctions on Iran have hurt the same middle class that drives reform

The Iranian middle class, long a force of political moderation, stability, economic growth, and the base of the country’s reform…
US-brokered ceasefire appears to survive first major test as Israel and Hamas affirm commitment to deal

US-brokered ceasefire appears to survive first major test as Israel and Hamas affirm commitment to deal

A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza appears to have survived its first major test as Israel and Hamas affirmed their commitment…
Twelfth deceased hostage identified after 2 returned to Israel overnight, kibbutz says

Twelfth deceased hostage identified after 2 returned to Israel overnight, kibbutz says

The body of a twelfth hostage returned to Israel from Gaza has been identified Sunday as Thai national Sonthaya Oakkharasri,…
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