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White House seeks Israel-Hamas hostage deal in ‘coming days’ — Netanyahu says ‘it’s too soon to say’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday tempered expectations about the timeline of a potential hostage deal with Hamas, while…

Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh resigns as pressure grows over post-war Gaza plans

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced his resignation on Monday, as the Palestinian Authority looks to build support for an…

Biden faces anger from key Arab American voters in Michigan primary over Israel support in Gaza war

Palestinian keffiyehs and signs that read “Abandon Biden”: Arab American demonstrators in Warren, Michigan, made no secret of their anger…

Middle East escalation fears spike as Houthis launch most damaging attack yet

The Middle East looks set for a path of escalation on multiple fronts as Israeli forces close in on what…

Israel’s GDP contracts nearly 20% in fourth quarter amid Gaza war

Israel’s gross domestic product shrank nearly 20% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to official figures. The contraction was…

U.S. proposes UN Security Council oppose Rafah assault, back temporary Gaza ceasefire

The United States has proposed an alternative draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the…

Only the U.S. can force peace in the Middle East and it should pressure Israel, Lebanon foreign minister says

Lebanon’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to pressure Israel and bring an end to its bloody war with Palestinian…

Egypt setting up area at Gaza border which could be used to shelter Palestinians, Reuters reports

Egypt is preparing an area at the Gaza border which could accommodate Palestinians in case an Israeli offensive into Rafah prompts an exodus across the frontier, four sources said, in…

Senate moves forward with Israel, Ukraine funding after vote on Super Bowl Sunday

Senators on Sunday voted to move forward with a $95 billion aid package to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, a…

The top UN court has ruled on Gaza genocide case. Here’s what happens now

Last month, the International Court of Justice ruled on South Africa’s legal case accusing Israel of genocide.  Legal proceedings began…