Arab-Israeli conflicts
The White House has submitted an Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal to Hamas in a bid to quell fighting and enable the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Despite the proposal, Israel has signaled its intention to occupy Gaza, and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the country won&
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Israeli strikes in Gaza have expanded significantly, with a mass evacuation of civilians ordered in southern Gaza, affecting around a quarter of the territory, according to the United Nations. The death toll in Gaza is soaring, with hundreds killed in Israel's newest assault, according to health officials in
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Isreal launched dozens of air strikes across Gaza on Friday, killing 108 people, mostly women and children, according to local health officials. The strikes came as US President Donald Trump wrapped up a visit to the region, which included stops in three Gulf states but not Israel. The attacks followed
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The world narrowly avoided disaster as nuclear-armed nations India and Pakistan exchanged airstrikes and drone attacks, precipitating a crisis that could have led to catastrophic conflict. The incident highlights the inherent dangers of the modern nuclear age, exacerbated by the expansion of nuclear arsenals and reliance on them for coercion
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Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage held by Hamas for nearly 19 months, has been released from Gaza, a move that could pave the way for a possible ceasefire in the war-torn enclave. The International Committee for the Red Cross confirmed Alexander's transfer to Israeli custody, while Israel'
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President Trump declared the U.S. military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen a success, abruptly ending the operation after 31 days of strikes against the militant group. The decision came despite the fact that the Houthis had not been defeated, and several American drones and fighter jets had been
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As the first full day of a fragile truce passed between India and Pakistan, both nations continued to make the case that they had come out on top in the four-day conflict. President Trump's announcement of U.S. mediation in the cease-fire was met with praise from Pakistan,
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NPR reporter Daniel Estrin's interview with host Leila Fadel reveals the complexities of a hostage release and the rapidly changing dynamics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli man, was freed from Hamas captivity after a direct deal between Hamas and the US. Alexander, a dual
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The ongoing two-month siege imposed by Israel on the Gaza Strip has led to a dire hunger crisis, leaving residents surviving on a single meal a day, if they eat at all. Aid agencies and residents attest that no food, fuel, or commercial goods have entered the territory since March
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A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Gaza, where the population is on the brink of famine, with nearly two million residents reliant on foreign aid for survival. The United Nations warned that the situation has reached its worst point since the conflict began in October 2023. Amid stalled cease-fire negotiations,
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced plans for US and Israeli negotiators to travel to Doha in the coming days to attempt to reach a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza. The talks represent the latest effort by the United States to forge a cease-fire after the killing of Hamas
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As Israeli forces escalate their attack on Hamas and Hezbollah, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders in the region to push for a cease-fire. Despite the war's devastating toll, the US's influence over Israeli
