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Greta Thunberg tells FRANCE 24 she was 'kidnapped' by Israel
Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg on Tuesday told FRANCE 24 she was "kidnapped" in international waters by Israel, after the Israeli navy prevented her and a group of fellow pro-Palestinian activists from sailing to Gaza. Thunberg spoke to journalists at a Paris airport after being deported from Israel.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects U.S. Nuclear Deal Offer
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said America’s initial proposal breached Tehran’s principles of independence.
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Shooting of Israeli embassy staff in Washington: What we know so far
A man and woman working for the Israeli embassy were shot and killed Wednesday evening as they were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. The suspected gunman yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police said.
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Netanyahu’s forever war is killing Israel faster than its enemies
The ‘total victory’ the PM has set as his goal is impossible, with or without American support
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Hamas hands over Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander to Red Cross
Hamas on Monday released Edan Alexander, the last known US hostage in the Gaza Strip, as part of a deal with the US aimed at broadening efforts to reach a ceasefire, a source close to Hamas said.
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‘Trump’s Gaza’ might actually be on
First, there was the bizarre statue video posted to Donald Trump’s socials. Now, it appears the US President is a step closer to his goal for “peace”.
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India launches military strikes on Pakistan
New Delhi takes action after linking Islamabad to militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir
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Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport
Unverified footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.
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Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies
In an interview, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the U.S. to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.
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‘Used him’: Truth behind shock split
The world’s most confusing marriage seems to have come undone – and Kanye West could be about to get a harsh dose of his own medicine.
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Netanyahu defies ICC with Budapest visit (PHOTOS)
The Israeli PM has received a warm welcome by Hungarian officials despite war crimes charges by the International Criminal Court
Syrian leader announces new government
A new 23-member cabinet has been formed four months after the ouster of former President Bashar Assad
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Israel to ‘seize more ground’ and warns Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza
Defence minister, Israel Katz, threatens to implement Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into resort if hostages not released
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