Middle East
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Rafah border crossing will stay closed ‘until further notice,' Israel says
The Rafah border crossing was set to reopen Monday for Gaza returnees, the Palestinian Embassy said earlier
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Israel identifies remains of an additional hostage
A support group representing the families of those kidnapped emphasized their campaign would continue until all hostages and their remains are brought home.
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Hamas defends recent Palestinian executions despite Trump warning
Hamas released all living Israeli hostages on Monday as part of Trump's 20-point peace plan that was reached earlier this month, and Israel withdrew some of its forces from Gaza as part of its end of the deal.
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You Vote: How closely have the US and Israel coordinated war plans against Iran?
Thus far, the U.S. has helped Israel shoot down Iranian missiles and drones to defend its territory, but has not committed to offensive maneuvers.
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Iran tried to stop Trump’s election, but it failed — then Israel struck at the Iranian nuke program
A meddling Iran sought to stop Trump from winning re-election after his "maximum pressure" campaign against the regime. In 2024, Iranian operatives tried to use hack-and-leak operations and even assassination plots to keep Trump out of power. It didn't work, and now it appears Israel is targeting the Iranian nuclear weapons program with Trump's tacit agreement.
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Israel declines to rule out attack on Iranian Supreme Leader: 'The forever war is what Iran wants'
Netanyahu did not confirm that Israel was planning to assassinate Iran's leader but said Israel was "doing what we need to do."
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Israel warns residents in part of Tehran to evacuate before strikes
"In the coming hours, the Israeli army will take action in this area to attack the Iranian regime's military infrastructure," the IDF said.
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Iran missile attacks kill 5 in Israel as IDF says it has achieved air superiority over Tehran
“Now we can say that we have achieved full air supremacy in the Tehran airspace,” IDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said.
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Egypt arrests and deports about 200 anti-Israel activists headed toward Gaza
The majority of those arrested and deported were Algerians and Moroccans, the Associated Press reported.
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Netanyahu describes reasoning behind his decision to attack Iran
He named Iran's enrichment of uranium and missile arsenal as reasons for his decision.
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Death toll in Israel from Iran missile strikes hits 13, Iranian deaths exceed 400
Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel since late on June 13 after Israel targeted Iranian nuclear sites and military leaders.
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US Embassy in Israel advises government employees, families to 'shelter in place' while Iran strikes
"Given the proximity of missile and debris impacts, the U.S. Embassy has offered employees living near the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv the option to voluntarily relocate to new accommodations further away," the post said.
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Israel launched strikes on military targets in Iran, as Iran warns its attacks will intensify
Israeli Defense Forces say that the country’s air defenses have intercepted three drones near the city of Eilat, on the southern tip of Israel, and possible hostile aircraft triggered sirens in northern Israel.