Israeli Government Press OfficeIsrael’s government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas,…
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Israel’s cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Israeli Government Press OfficeIsrael’s Security Cabinet approved the deal earlier, saying it “supports the achievement of the objectives of the war” -
Israel’s planned dismantling of aid agency would be ‘catastrophic’
UNITED NATIONS —The head of the United Nations agency that assists Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, warned Friday that the expected implementation later this month of Israeli legislation aimed at shuttering the agency would be…
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Iran intensifies repression of women, dissidents, minorities, says watchdog
Human Rights Watch, in its “World Report 2025,” warned of the worsening human rights situation in Iran. Citing evidence and reports, the organization highlights intensified repression of women and girls, a rise in executions, lack of fair…
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Iran-Russia deal signed: Does it secure Tehran's geopolitical interests?
Iran has long sought an alliance to protect it in the face of potential conflict with adversaries, but the text of the agreement falls short of obligating either party to provide military support in the event of foreign aggression.
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Ex-CIA analyst guilty of leaking docs on Israel plans to strike Iran
A former CIA official pleaded guilty Friday to leaking top secret US intelligence documents about Israeli military plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran.
Asif Rahman, 34, who worked for the Central Intelligence Agency since 2016 and held a top…
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Why did Netanyahu agree to Gaza deal, and what are next steps?
The last hurdle before Israel makes the hostage deal official is the Supreme Court.
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In Syria, EU official announces 235 mn euro aid package
EU crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib announced a 235 million euro aid package for Syria and neighbouring countries on Friday during the first visit by a senior EU official since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.
The trip comes two weeks after foreign…
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CIA employee who leaked Israel’s Iran strike plans to plead guilty
A CIA employee who was accused of leaking classified documents about Israel’s plans to strike Iran pleaded guilty on Friday to criminal charges that he willfully retained and transmitted national defense information, the US Department of…
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Palestinian Authority ‘ready to accept responsibility in Gaza Strip’
The Palestinian Authority said on Friday evening that they’re ready to take full responsibility for governing the Gaza Strip, according to Friday reports citing Chairman Mahmoud Abbas’s office.
Abbas’s office issued this statement shortly…
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Syria airport source says Iranians, Israelis banned from entry
Iranians and Israelis have been banned from flying to Syria, which is under new leadership since last month’s overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, an airport source said.
International flights resumed at Syria’s main airport in Damascus on…
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