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Biden calls Bennett, world leaders congratulate new Israeli gov't
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Israel-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect
A ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip has come into effect.
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Gaza ceasefire takes effect after Egypt-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas
A truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday at the hour set by Egyptian mediators, and US President Joe Biden pledged to salve the devastation of the worst fighting in years with humanitarian aid for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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Israel-Gaza: Biden tells Netanyahu he wants 'path to ceasefire'
US President Joe Biden has told Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu he expects a "significant de-escalation" in the Gaza conflict on Wednesday.
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HOLY CITY DIVIDED: ‘Red line’ that caused intense violence to erupt
There has been simmering tension building up between Israelis and Palestinians for a long time, but this week a “red line” was finally crossed.
Rihanna slammed for Israel-Palestine post
Rihanna is the latest star to release a statement on the violence between Israelis and Palestinians, copping heat for her choice of words.
Israel conducts deadly retaliatory strikes on Gaza as violence escalates
Israel unleashed new air strikes on Gaza early Tuesday, targeting the homes of Hamas and Islamic Jihad commanders as Palestinian armed groups fired dozens of rockets toward Israel. The latest escalation comes after weeks of tensions in contested Jerusalem.
Israeli police clash with Palestinians at Jerusalem holy site
Medics said at least 300 Palestinians were hurt in violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Kabul attack: Families bury schoolchildren of blast that killed 50
Some of the children killed outside a secondary school in Kabul on Saturday have been buried - as other relatives are still searching for the missing.
Scores more wounded as Israeli police, Palestinians clash anew in Jerusalem
Scores of people were injured Saturday as Israeli police fired water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse Palestinian protesters in annexed east Jerusalem, a day after fierce clashes at the city's Al-Aqsa mosque.
India coronavirus: Over-18s vaccination drive hit by shortages
India has become the first country to report more than 400,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day, as its nationwide vaccine drive launches amid a supply crisis.
Israeli Religious Festival Stampede Kills Dozens
Tragedy, in which at least 44 people were killed, occurred during celebration of Jewish holiday Lag b’Omer
Leaving Afghanistan, and the Lessons of America’s Longest War
It is the Afghan people, of course, who have paid the highest price for America’s failed ambitions.
Afghan pullout could be risky for Biden
"It's time to end America's longest war," President Joe Biden said as he announced the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan later this year.
Biden Administration Says It Will Withdraw U.S. Troops From Afghanistan By Sept. 11
Biden had previously warned it would be "tough" to meet the deadline, citing the delay in the presidential transition process after the 2020 election.
US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin avoids Iran talk on Israel visit
Austin’s visit took place less than 100 days into the Biden administration, and was the first for a Biden cabinet member.
We will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear capability, PM Netanyahu says as Tehran blames Israel for Natanz plant attack
A day after an incident at Iran’s uranium enrichment facility, which was blamed on Israeli spies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country will defend itself from Iranian “aggression and terrorism.”
Netanyahu Given Another Try at Forming a Government
The offer gives Israel’s longest serving prime minister the opportunity to break the political impasse and potentially put him in a better position to fight corruption charges
How Israel Delivered the World’s Fastest Vaccine Rollout
More than half the country of 9 million has gotten the shot in a mass mobilization by a network of health-management organizations serving every resident
Pope Francis begins historic Iraq visit despite virus and security risks
Pope Francis has arrived in Iraq for the first ever papal visit there, and his first international trip since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
