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Israel guilty of genocide in Gaza – UN commission
West Jerusalem has rejected the accusation, slamming the body as a “Hamas proxy” and calling for its abolition
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Netanyahu does not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders
At a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu said every country had the right "to defend itself beyond its borders".
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‘Green light’: Qatar act spells world disaster
As the world is left stunned by Israel’s attack on Qatar, there is one burning question that remains unanswered.
By Jamie Seidel
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Israel Attacks Hamas Senior Leadership in Doha, Qatar
Attacked targeted officials as they met in the Qatari capital, where Hamas has offices and residences
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Yemen prime minister killed in Israeli airstrike
Houthis say Ahmed al-Rahawi and a number of other ministers of the
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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.
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).
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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