Middle East
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Israel military says it has 'eliminated' two Hamas operatives tied to major funding network
The operatives have been identified as Hussein Qadra and Mohammed Farra.
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Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations, attacks in Lebanon
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has already interrupted one round of planned negotiations in Switzerland between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iranian singer received 74 lashes for singing patriotic song without hijab
Iran continues its mistreatment of women who don't wear a hijab.
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Hamas releases all living hostages as Trump arrives in Middle East to celebrate deal he brokered
“It is time to translate these victories against terrorists on the battlefield into the ultimate prize of peace and prosperity," Trump tells Israel.
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Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers during border operations
According to the Associated Press, Pakistan said more than 200 “Taliban and affiliated terrorists have been neutralized, while the number of injured is much higher.”
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Ivanka Trump in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square says her father 'sees you, hears you, stands with you'
"And, the return of each hostage is not only a moment of homecoming and relief, it's a triumph of faith, of courage and of our shared humanity," Ivanka Trump says
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Defense Secretary Hegseth announces that US will host Qatari air force facility in Idaho
The announcement was made at the Pentagon as Hegseth sat alongside the Qatari defense minister. He said the agreement showcases the strength of the relationship between Qatar and the U.S.
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IDF says ceasefire with Hamas is in effect
Israel’s Cabinet approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Friday
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You Vote: With Trump announcing deal between Israel and Hamas, how soon till hostages are released?
Netanyahu also said that he would convene his government on Thursday to formally approve the agreement. It was not immediately clear how soon the hostages would be released after the agreement is approved.
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Middle East peace on the line two years after Oct. 7 attacks
Tuesday marks the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack.
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Israel is preparing to implement first stage of Trump’s Gaza peace plan
An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the military has shifted into a defensive posture inside Gaza, halting offensive strikes but maintaining all current troop deployments.
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Gaza death toll tops 67,000, Hamas-run ministry says
According to the ministry’s figures, which do not distinguish between civilian and combatant casualties, 67,074 deaths have occurred so far — including 66 fatalities in the past 24 hours.
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You Vote: Now that Hamas says it has agreed to release hostages, do you think it's about to happen?
Hamas also signaled an agreement to give up power in the Gaza Strip as a way to end its war with Israel, according to the Associated Press. Israel has already agreed to the proposed peace plan.