ANKARA – British singer Robbie Williams said city authorities called off his upcoming Istanbul concert “in the interests of public safety” after anti-Israel Turkish NGOs and social media users campaigned for the event to be cancelled…
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All parties seem eager for deal to end war as teams head to Egypt for crucial talks
Air of cautious optimism takes hold despite reported split in Hamas and potential snags in proposal, with Arab countries praising terror group’s ‘readiness’ to meet key demands
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UK police to gain greater power to ban protests amid Jewish community fears
After deadly Manchester terror attack, British home secretary says freedom of speech must be balanced with others’ freedom to live in safety
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What to expect as Syria goes to the polls for the first time since Assad’s ouster
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria is holding parliamentary elections on Sunday for the first time since the fall of the country’s longtime autocratic leader, Bashar al-Assad, who was unseated in a rebel offensive in December 2024.
Under the 50-year…
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Syria to have first elections post assad
Syria to have first elections post assad | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastSyria’s new transitional government doesn’t control all of Syria, meaning that it will be difficult to hold elections in some areas.Members of electoral…
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Is the Gaza War Coming to an End? – Sponsored Content
Dennis Ross joins Yaakov Katz for all the latest developments coming out of Israel and Washington. We also break down the Trump proposal and whether or not it will be successful.
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Senior Saudi analyst: Israel will exploit Hamas error
Senior Saudi analyst: Israel will exploit Hamas error | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle East“If Hamas insists and uses its weapons against Israel, it will reopen the door to war. I think that would be suicidal,” Dr. Akeel Abbas told Al…
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PM: Hopeful all hostages will be freed in days; Trump: I told Bibi, this is your victory
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that he was hopeful Israel would see the return of all the hostages held in Gaza “in the coming days,” expressing cautious optimism ahead of imminent negotiations on their release under…
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Syria holds first elections since Assad, but not in all provinces
ReutersThe elections are the first in Syria since Ahmed al-Sharaa ousted Bashar al-Assad last December Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections on Sunday since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, amid concerns over inclusivity and successive…
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Ben Gvir threatens to bolt government if Hamas ‘continues to exist’ after hostages freed
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir threatened on Saturday night that his far-right Otzma Yehudit party would leave the government if Hamas “continues to exist” after the release of the hostages under the plan for ending the war…
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