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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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The American-Israeli hostages Hamas will release for a Gaza ceasefire – Israel News
American-Israelis Keith Siegel and Sagui Dekel-Chen are set to be released from Hamas captivity in phase one of a ceasefire-hostage deal.
The agreement comes as President-elect Donald Trump readies to resume his presidency in the White…
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Gaza atrocities will ‘haunt’ Antony Blinken, says former US diplomat | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Washington, DC – Israel’s devastating offensive in Gaza — and the United States’ support for it — will “haunt” outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken for the rest of his life, says a former diplomat, who quit in protest over the…
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3 of the top 5 NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews
On the men’s side, Bruce Pearl’s Auburn is ranked No. 1, riding a nine-game winning streak to a 16-1 overall record and the top spot in the Southeastern Conference. Pearl, a former Maccabiah Games coach and the co-founder of the NCAA’s…
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How Did I Do? Looking Back On My 2024 Healthcare Industry Predictions
A look back at my 2024 predictions is revealing.
Each year I dust off my crystal ball and attempt to divine what lies ahead for the healthcare industry. With an eye toward assessing the state of the industry and fine-tuning my crystal…
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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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Guterres appoints Sigrid Kaag as interim UN Middle East envoy
UN Secretary-General appoints former Dutch Foreign Minister, who is married to former PA deputy minister, as the interim UN Middle East envoy.
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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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Hamas set to release Bedouin hostage Hisham al-Sayed in deal – Israel News
Hisham al-Sayed was 27 when he wandered into southern Gaza and was promptly abducted by Hamas. Now, at age 36, the Bedouin-Israeli may be returning to his hometown al-Hura as part of the first phase of a hostage-ceasefire deal between…
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