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A senior Iranian cleric, Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, has issued a fatwa, a religious ruling in Islam, against US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The fatwa was issued in response to a question about Trump and Netanyahu's "threats" against Supreme Leader Ayatollah
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Israel's 12-day war with Iran ended on Tuesday, refocusing attention on Gaza, where a military campaign sparked by the Hamas-led October 2023 attack on Israel has lasted more than 630 days, becoming one of Israel's most protracted and deadliest wars. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under
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As the 20-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues, US President Donald Trump has urged progress in ceasefire talks, sparking hopes for a potential deal. Ron Dermer, a top adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is scheduled to travel to Washington for talks, and plans are being made
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US President Donald Trump criticized the ongoing corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, calling it a "political witch hunt" that is hindering Netanyahu's ability to negotiate a deal with Hamas, which would include the return of hostages and a possible ceasefire. Trump
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A growing sense of urgency has emerged in the Gaza conflict, with Israel's military issuing evacuation orders for neighborhoods of Gaza City and President Trump publicly pressing for a cease-fire deal. This development comes as the conflict between Israel and Hamas has lasted over 630 days, making it
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The Iranian regime has survived the recent Israeli and US bombing attacks, despite predictions of internal uprisings and regime change. The country's military defenses were largely swept away, leaving it humiliated and exposed to air strikes, but the authoritarian political system remains intact. Interviews with Iranian politicians and
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have categorically denied allegations that Israeli soldiers deliberately shot at Palestinians approaching aid sites in Gaza, labelling the claims "malicious falsehoods designed to defame" the military. The Haaretz article that sparked the controversy reported that more than 500
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As the international community reflects on the past decade, it is increasingly clear that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy to counter the Iranian threat has been surprisingly effective. Despite his reputation for being authoritarian and bellicose, Netanyahu's actions have led to the degradation of Hamas and
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to delay his corruption trial to focus on "security issues" has been rejected by the Jerusalem District Court, snubbing President Donald Trump's demand to drop the case. Netanyahu, on trial for fraud, breach of trust, and bribery, has
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US President Donald Trump has unprecedentedly intervened in Israeli politics, calling for the cancellation of the ongoing trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu, who has been charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, is set to return to court on Monday. Trump's statement comes amidst a
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After 18 months of war in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is now in a stronger position to negotiate a truce, thanks to his successful campaign against Iran. With his polling numbers higher than at almost any point since the start of the war, Netanyahu can now afford
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The US and Iran have been entangled in a worsening conflict since Israel launched missile strikes and targeted assassinations across the country. The Iranian government has vowed to retaliate, but its options are limited. The use of military force by the US would incur the wrath of other countries, particularly
