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Freed flotilla activists describe beatings and rape by Israeli forces
Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla attempting to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza were…
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European governments slam Israel’s illegal W. Bank settlement expansion
Four European countries on Friday condemned Israel’s planned expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, warning that the…
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Gaza sees ‘no recovery’ despite cease-fire progress: Official
A senior Board of Peace official said Thursday that Gaza has seen “no recovery” despite limited progress achieved under a…
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Iran accuses US of seeking to reignite war despite ongoing contacts
Iran said Wednesday that exchanges of messages with the United States are continuing through mediators based on Tehran’s 14-point proposal,…
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Contact lost after Israeli naval vessel rams Gaza-bound Sumud aid boat
An Israeli naval vessel rammed a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid boat in international waters, organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla said…
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Israeli opposition pushes to dissolve Knesset amid political pressure
Israeli opposition parties on Monday urged lawmakers to back a bill to dissolve the Knesset, with the proposal expected to…
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Israel continues Gaza killings after slaying senior Hamas member
Israel continued killing Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, after claiming to have assassinated a senior Hamas member a day earlier.…
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Iran to announce mechanism to manage traffic, fees for Hormuz
Iran is preparing to introduce a new mechanism to regulate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including designated routes and…
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Israel says Gaza strike targeted Hamas military chief al-Haddad
Israel claimed Friday that it targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, identified as the head of Hamas’ military wing, in an airstrike…
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Iraq parliament approves new government after months of deadlock
Iraqi lawmakers on Thursday approved a new government headed by businessman Ali al-Zaidi, ending months of political deadlock amid growing…
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