Middle East
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Israel intensifies Lebanon bombing, EU says U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'under strain' due to strikes
The two-day-old ceasefire allows Israel to defend its borders, but are strikes on Hezbollah self-defense?
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You Vote: Dueling lists of demands between Iran and US creates confusion. What do you think?
Both parties explicitly referenced the competing peace proposals of the other nation as part of the negotiations and the terms of the deal appear to be the subject of dispute.
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You Vote: With 2-week ceasefire in place and Iran agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz, what next?
Iran confirmed later Tuesday that it has agreed to reopen the strait over the next two weeks under coordination from its military.
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Israel launches strikes against central and southern Gaza after widening offensive
The U.N. humanitarian office says that over 61,000 people have been displaced and are staying in shelters.
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Red Cross president refuses to give hostages life-saving medication, Netanyahu alleges
The Red Cross says it does not have access to the hostages being held in Gaza.
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Israel-Hamas war expected to go on for months, says IDF chief
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel is being attacked from seven different areas in what he calls a "multi-front war."
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Israel bombs central, south Gaza before expected larger ground campaign amid 'multi-front war'
Israel appears to be expanding its ground efforts as the country works to execute its vow to destroy Hamas.
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Netanyahu lays out 'three prerequisites for peace' in op-ed
Netanyahu addressed criticism about proportionality in conflict and the future of Gaza in the op-ed.
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Netanyahu vows to continue Israeli operations in Gaza as Egypt proposes ceasefire
Hamas and its militant ally Palestinian Islamic Jihad reportedly rejected the Egyptian proposal to give up power in Gaza in exchange for a permanent ceasefire.
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US joins allies to stop Houthi Red Sea attacks, but American energy independence likely best weapon
Italy and France are part of the coalition that also includes the U.K., Canada, and nearby Bahrain and the Seychelles.
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Iran threatens to shut down Mediterranean Sea over US and Israel 'crimes' in Gaza
Iran, which backs Hamas, alleges that Israel and the U.S. are committing crimes in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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UN Security Council votes to send more aid to Gaza, US and Russia abstain
13 nations voted in favor of the resolution.
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'Free Gazans' campaign highlights how Hamas hurts Palestinians
"There is no future for Gaza with Hamas," the group's spokesperson said.