Israeli troops in Gaza received the remains of an apparent hostage that Hamas handed over to the Red Cross late Friday night, two days after the Palestinian terror group claimed to have returned all the dead captives it could uncover.
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IOC expresses ‘great concern’ over Indonesian ban on Israeli gymnasts
The International Olympic Committee on Friday hit out at the Indonesian government’s refusal to issue visas for Israeli athletes at the upcoming gymnastics World Championships.
Last week, Indonesian authorities denied Israeli gymnasts…
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Red Cross retrieves body of dead hostage in Gaza, Israel says
Israel’s military says the Red Cross has retrieved a coffin of a deceased hostage in the southern Gaza Strip and is now “on the way to IDF [Israel Defence Forces] troops” in the territory.
Posting on X, the IDF urged the public to “act with…
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‘War of Revival’: Cabinet to vote on Netanyahu proposal to rename Gaza war
The cabinet will vote on Sunday to officially rename the war against Hamas and Iran’s proxies, “War of Revival,” Hebrew media reported on Friday.
The proposal, brought forward by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister…
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Poll gives Trump approval bump over Gaza truce, but Americans still unhappy at home
WASHINGTON (AP) — More American adults support US President Donald Trump’s handling of Gaza war after he brokered a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, but his approval ratings on domestic issues remain weak, according to a poll…
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European Union pushes Donald Trump toward Palestinian statehood
European Union pushes Donald Trump toward Palestinian statehood | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastThe European External Action Service proposed to use further diplomatic channels to pressure the US to ensure that the viability of the…
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World Bank anticipates challenges in rebuilding Gaza
World Bank anticipates challenges in rebuilding Gaza | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastThe World Bank, UN and European Union had estimated in February that it would cost more than $50 billion to rebuild Gaza, and are finalizing a new…
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Palestinian who participated in Oct. 7 attack arrested in US, feds say
A Palestinian man who entered the US illegally has been arrested for participating in the October 7, 2023, terrorist invasion of Israel, according to a criminal complaint released on Thursday.
Federal prosecutors said that Mahmoud Amin…
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Hamas official: Gaza terror group cannot commit to disarm
Hamas official: Gaza terror group cannot commit to disarm | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle East”I can’t answer with a yes or no. Frankly, it depends on the nature of the project. The disarmament project you’re talking about, what does it…
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UK authorities seeking to reverse soccer club’s ban on Israeli fans
British authorities are looking into reversing a decision made by the Aston Villa soccer club to bar Israeli fans from attending its match against Maccabi Tel Aviv next month, Science and Technology Minister Ian Murray said in a round of…
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