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Iran turns to Russia and China to discuss European threat of sanctions ‘snapback’
Diplomats from Iran met with counterparts from China and Russia on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of top European powers reimposing international sanctions if there is no progress on nuclear talks by the end of August. Tehran is set to meet with the E3 (France, Britain and Germany) in Istanbul on Friday.
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Iran warns return of sanctions will ‘seriously undermine’ cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Iran said the decision by Britain, France and Germany to launch a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions over its nuclear programme was a “provocative and unnecessary escalation” that would undermine the ongoing process of cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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Israel to conquer Gaza even if Hamas accepts ceasefire deal – Netanyahu
IDF renews offensive on Gaza City despite international criticism
Israel to Call Up 60,000 Reservists for Gaza City Invasion
The announcement comes as more Israelis want the war to end in a deal that will free the remaining hostages held by Hamas.
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Netanyahu says Israel intends to take over Gaza as security cabinet meets to discuss move
Reports of military chief pushing back on expanding campaign
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Netanyahu Says Israel Will Take Over the Entire Gaza Strip
The Israeli prime minister said control of Palestinian territory will be transferred to friendly Arab forces after Hamas is vanquished.
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Canada will recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly, says Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday Canada will recognize the State of Palestine at September's UN General Assembly in support of achieving a two-state solution, as Tel Aviv's conduct throughout its war in Gaza continues to push its allies, including France and Britain, to break with Israel.
U.K. Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood in September, Barring Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said his country would make the move unless Israel agrees to a cease-fire with Hamas.
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US ‘strongly rejects’ French plan to recognise Palestine, Saudis hail ‘historic decision’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio blasted French President Emmanuel Macron decision to recognise a Palestinian state as “reckless” while Saudi Arabia described it as “historic” as world reactions to the plan poured in ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in September.
France, UK and 23 other countries issue joint plea for war in Gaza to 'end now'
Dozens of western nations, including France, called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza on Monday as Israel launched fresh attacks on the central city of Deir el-Balah. The countries' joint statement said the Israeli aid distribution system in the Palestinian enclave "deprives Gazans of human dignity" and urged a negotiated ceasefire.
Who are the Druze and why is Israel claiming to protect them by attacking Syria?
Wednesday's truce between Syrian government officials, Druze leaders came after days of deadly clashes
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Syria leader vows to protect Druze after sectarian violence prompts Israeli strikes
Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke after Israel said it would destroy government forces it accused of attacking Druze in Syria.
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Syria’s president accuses Israel of seeking ‘endless chaos’ as his forces pull back
Government withdrawal from southern Sweida province follows days of sectarian clashes and Israeli strikes
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