Middle East
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Iran plans to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz until compensated for war damages
The plan would also impose fees of up to 7% of cargo value on commercial ships sailing under the flag of other nations.
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Drafts of U.S.-Iran peace deal are 'being circulated,' Qatar foreign ministry says
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari told reporters that nations in the region are "working together toward solving this issue," and agreements that would resolve the conflict are "in very progressive stages."
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Iran and U.S. plan to hold new talks Monday, Trump said, but Iran said no talks are planned
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters that Iran has no plans to host foreign delegations or send negotiators abroad.
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UN experts: 'Reasonable grounds to believe' sexual violence occurred during Oct. 7 Hamas raid
The team also indicated it had received "[c]redible circumstantial information" pointing to possible sexual torture, genital mutilation, and other adverse treatment.
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Israel has reportedly agreed to a temporary cease-fire framework; Hamas expected to respond Sunday
The deal, as it reportedly stands, would include a six-week ceasefire with Hamas releasing hostages considered at risk, according to the U.S. official.
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U.S. begins air-dropping aid into Gaza
Israel says UN has not been able to distribute aid at the pace that Israel has delivered it.
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More than 100 killed in Gaza after thousands rush aid trucks, officials say
An IDF investigation found that most of the deaths were due to trampling and crushing.
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Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard plans Knesset run, wants to send Gazans to Ireland
Pollard also said the Israel Defense Forces should be renamed.
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Netanyahu says hostage deal possible if Hamas stops 'delusional claims' as US says outline agreed
Netanyahu said he does not know the "exact duration" of a temporary ceasefire, but said it is in the works although he is unsure if it will actually materialize.
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Pentagon investigating crash of spy drone near Houthi-controlled Yemen
Houthis have launched at least 46 attacks against international shipping and naval vessels since Nov. 19. This is the second time they have claimed to shoot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drone.
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International court hears arguments regarding Israel occupying West Bank and Gaza
This case was requested by the United Nations General Assembly two years ago.
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Israel rejects calls for Palestinian state, calling it a 'reward' for terrorism
The Israeli government unanimously approved the decision.
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Israeli military rescues two hostages in Gaza
Both hostages are reported in good health.