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Hamas terrorists look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the so-called "yellow line" to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire in Gaza City November 12, 2025.
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Trump pushes for Netanyahu, Lebanon's Aoun to hold unprecendented direct talks

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 Members of Hezbollah attend the funeral of Taleb Abdallah, also known as Abu Taleb, a senior field commander of Hezbollah who was killed by what security forces say was an Israel strike in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 12, 2024.

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Israel Navy missile boat intercepts Hezbollah drone launched towards Israel

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Afghan women’s rights advocates urge Melania Trump to support girls facing Taliban restrictions

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Netherlands man faces three years in prison for financing Hamas front

Members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, last week.

Man accused of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy goes on trial

Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says

US sanctions Iranian oil shipping network run by son of Ali Shamkhani

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Netanyahu says Israel to expand Lebanon buffer zone, continue strikes on Hezbollah

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Health Ministry investigating daycares after 15 toddlers suffer food poisoning symptoms

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US deploys additional troops to Middle East as Hormuz blockade enters third day

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Security cabinet meeting ends without Lebanon ceasefire, no plans currently in place

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S&P 500 closes at fresh record, recovering all losses since start of US-Iran war

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