Yolande Knell,Middle East correspondent, Jerusalem and
Wahiba Ahmed,Jerusalem
BBCAid agencies have reiterated calls for Israel to allow more tents and urgently…
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Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
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Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says
By Gram Slattery, Andrea Shalal and Steve Holland
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such measures, a senior…
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Trump’s plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council
The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution, which endorses Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza.
Included in the plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which the US says multiple…
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Hamas rejects UN Gaza resolution, says international force would become party to conflict
(Reuters) -Hamas rejected the United Nations Security Council passing a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, saying it fails to meet Palestinians’ rights and demands and seeks to impose an international…
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UN Security Council approves US resolution endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Thirteen countries vote for measure that includes deployment of an international force in Gaza and path to a future Palestinian state, with China and Russia abstaining
The post UN Security Council approves US resolution endorsing Trump’s Gaza…
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Israel asks ICC to bar prosecutor under investigation from cases against PM, Gallant
Israel on Monday filed an appeal to the International Criminal Court, asking it to bar its prosecutor, Karim Khan, from any involvement in ongoing cases against Israeli officials.
The appeal also sought the revocation of the arrest warrants…
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MBS receives letter from Pezeshkian before Washington trip
MBS receives letter from Pezeshkian before Washington trip | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle East/Iran NewsSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a letter from the Iranian president, a day before his visit to the US.Saudi Crown…
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Rights group cites 98 Palestinian deaths in Israeli detention during Gaza war
(Reuters) -At least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention since the Gaza war erupted in October 2023, a rights group said on Monday, alleging torture and medical neglect and calling for an international investigation.
A report by…
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Israeli officials say Hamas handed over ‘findings’ to Red Cross, not body of hostage
Israeli officials said Monday that Hamas had handed over “findings,” clarifying that the terror group did not return the body of one of the three deceased hostages still being held in Gaza.
The officials did not elaborate on what those…
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Trump says US will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia, first Arab country to acquire jets
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Monday said his administration plans to sell Saudi Arabia stealth-capable F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the White House on Tuesday.
When asked by…
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