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US sanctions Palestinian rights groups who asked top court for Israel war crimes investigation

US sanctions Palestinian rights groups who asked top court for Israel war crimes investigation

The US State Department has imposed sanctions on three Palestinian human rights groups that asked the International Criminal Court to…
US considers banning Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco during UN meeting

US considers banning Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco during UN meeting

Houston, Texas AP  —  The Trump administration already has denied visas for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and his large delegation…
‘Pivotal moment’ for Lebanon as cabinet backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah amid growing US pressure

‘Pivotal moment’ for Lebanon as cabinet backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah amid growing US pressure

The Lebanese government welcomed a plan presented by the army on Friday to disarm Hezbollah, the country’s most formidable military…
Hamas releases video of hostages in Gaza City as Israeli military advances

Hamas releases video of hostages in Gaza City as Israeli military advances

Hamas on Friday released a video of two hostages being driven around Gaza City, in a move apparently aimed at…
$150 for a wave: the Abu Dhabi wave pool targeting the ultra-rich

$150 for a wave: the Abu Dhabi wave pool targeting the ultra-rich

Abu Dhabi has many of the things that surfers hunt for in their quest for perfect waves: warm weather, year-round…
Six charged with terrorism in England linked to organizing protests for banned pro-Palestine group

Six charged with terrorism in England linked to organizing protests for banned pro-Palestine group

Six people in England have been charged with terrorism offenses in relation to organizing protests and holding Zoom meetings allegedly…
UAE warns Israel’s West Bank annexation would cross ‘red line’ and end regional integration efforts

UAE warns Israel’s West Bank annexation would cross ‘red line’ and end regional integration efforts

Israel’s annexation of any part of the occupied West Bank would be a “red line” that would “end the pursuit…
Flotilla leaves Barcelona in biggest attempt yet to break Israeli blockade of Gaza

Flotilla leaves Barcelona in biggest attempt yet to break Israeli blockade of Gaza

Barcelona AP  —  A flotilla of ships departed from Barcelona to the Gaza Strip Sunday with humanitarian aid and activists…
Rift between Netanyahu and Israel’s military deepens over assault on Gaza City

Rift between Netanyahu and Israel’s military deepens over assault on Gaza City

Tensions between Israel’s military and political leadership have sharply escalated over the past week, with the military chief directly confronting…
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