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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement on Friday to intensify the 22-month war with Hamas by taking over Gaza City has been met with resignation and defiance by Palestinians who have survived two years of war and repeated raids. Many Israelis have responded with fear and anger, worried
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The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced his intention to take full control of Gaza, a move that could lead to an extended military occupation and significant international condemnation. This decision is a response to the ongoing hostage crisis with Hamas and a bid to placate far-right ministers in
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The prospect of a full-scale occupation of the Gaza Strip by Israel is casting a shadow of fear and uncertainty over Palestinians, who have been exhausted by nearly two years of Israeli bombardment and gunfire and are now facing a growing starvation crisis. The plan, which officials are set to
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A group of over 500 former Israeli military and security officials have published a letter urging President Trump to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "end the war, return the hostages, and stop the suffering" in Gaza. The officials, part of the group Commanders for Israel'
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Israeli authorities are considering expanding their military operation in Gaza in an attempt to pressure Hamas to release the remaining Israeli hostages. According to an Israeli official, the government is in communication with the US administration regarding the proposal, which could further escalate the violence in the region. The current
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The recent moves by Britain and France to recognize Palestine have sparked a heated debate in the Middle East. As the two European powers invoke history to justify their decisions, they resurrect the ghosts of the Sykes-Picot Agreement and the Balfour Declaration. These century-old documents have had a lasting impact
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Pressure mounts on Israel over the hunger crisis in Gaza, as the Israeli government faces domestic and international criticism over the mass hunger that has spread through Gaza's population of about two million people after Israel imposed strict restrictions in recent months on the entry of aid. The
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy to empower Palestinian clans as a counterweight to Hamas in Gaza has been accused of creating a power vacuum and enabling militias. Critics argue that this strategy is a repeat of an old playbook, where Israel has historically provided support to local
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The UK's decision to follow France in recognising Palestinian statehood adds urgency to the question of whether such recognition will lead to real change or become a substitute for action. While UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made recognition conditional on Israel taking certain steps, the formulation effectively
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a longstanding supporter of Israel, has publicly called for Israeli leaders to work with the United States to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza. Her statement comes as experts warn of a worsening starvation crisis in the war-torn region, with over 40 reported
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The British government's recent decision to recognize a Palestinian state marks a significant shift in policy, driven by a combination of moral, diplomatic, and political factors. Keir Starmer's Labour party has long advocated for Palestinian recognition, but the new strategy reflects a more nuanced approach, influenced
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Anger and disdain for Israel's handling of the Gaza crisis have grown globally, with even some of its closest allies now questioning its actions. President Trump's envoy visited Israel to assess the chaotic food distribution system, while scholars debate whether the country is committing genocide in
