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Israel's Top Court Deals Netanyahu and His Band of Thieves a Decisive Defeat
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As Gazans pushed further south, some fear they will be forced out of the enclave
“No matter how intense the war gets, we will remain,” one woman said. “We will remain steadfast until our last breath.”
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How an Israeli Airstrike on a Hamas Commander Also Killed Scores of Civilians
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that a mix of intentional tactics and unintended consequences contributed to one of the deadliest bombings of the Gaza war
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Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to discuss postwar plan for Gaza Strip
Security officials keen to arrange meeting as ‘time running out’, according to reports
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NYT criticized for running op-ed by Hamas-appointed Gaza mayor
The piece, entitled "I am Gazy City's Mayor. Our Lives and Culture Are in Rubble," ran on Sunday, December 24.
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US hits Iran-backed militias in Iraq after attack
The US military has attacked Iranian-backed militant groups in Iraq, hours after US personnel were injured in a drone strike on a US airbase there.
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Netanyahu Says Peace Depends on Hamas’ End, Demilitarized Gaza
Comments come amid rising criticism of the war in Gaza
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Israeli strikes on Gaza continue as UN calls for more aid
Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip continued late into the night on Friday, with reports of sustained air strikes and ground attacks.
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Surrender or die – Netanyahu
Israel intends to fight until total victory, its prime minister has announced
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Hamas insists on end to Israel’s offensive in Gaza before hostage talks can begin
UN security council resolution calling for ceasefire and more aid deliveries delayed again at the request of the US
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Dozens killed in southern Gaza strikes as Israel raids one of last functioning hospitals in north
Hamas militants continue to put up stiff resistance and lob rockets at Tel Aviv
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In Israel, US defense chief to look to next phase of Gaza war
For Austin, the trip is a delicate balancing act.
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Israel Faces Protests, New Calls for Truce After Hostage Deaths
Israel says it makes every effort to avoid harming civilians and accuses Hamas of using them as human shields.
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Hostages killed by IDF were waving a white flag
An Israeli official called the killings ‘tragic’ and says they’re a violation of IDF rules of engagement
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Israeli Military Says It Accidentally Killed Three Israeli Hostages in Gaza
Military says it believes the hostages were either abandoned by captors or running away
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Israel losing global support over Gaza bombing, Biden says
US President Joe Biden has said Israel is starting to lose global support over its "indiscriminate bombing" of Gaza.
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As Harvard President Faces Pressure to Resign, Some Faculty Show Support
Claudine Gay, Harvard’s president, faced rising pressure after her answers to questions about antisemitism. Some faculty members signed a petition supporting her.
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Binjamin Netanyahu is at the mercy of his hardline coalition partners
And he has little say over the big decisions in the war
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi looks to extend iron-fisted rule after ten years in power
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is the front-runner in Egypt’s upcoming presidential election which will be held from December 10-12. Despite being marked by a widespread crackdown on dissent and a weak economic and security record, the former army chief’s ten-year rule may be extended until 2030. It's an outcome that many believe is already written in stone.
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