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Israel-Hamas Conflict

In 13 months, 44,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza, officials say

Israel-Hamas Conflict

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders

U.S. President Joe Biden blasted the prosecutor and expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide'

It's the first time that Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

After some improvements in aid flow to Gaza, US says it won't limit arms transfers

The decision comes despite international aid organizations declaring that Israel has failed to meet the U.S. demands to allow greater humanitarian access to Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israeli strikes kill 31 in Gaza Strip as conflict escalates near Beirut

Israel has been carrying out intensified bombardment of Lebanon since late September, and its offensive in Gaza has been ongoing for 13 months.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza while Netanyahu and Trump speak

The world is watching for signs of how the U.S. election might affect the war against Iranian-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Qatar suspends its mediation efforts on Gaza and the Hamas office there may have to leave

Qatar is highly likely to return to mediation efforts if both sides show “serious political willingness” to reach a deal, according to an official with Egypt.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israel carries out ground raid into Syria, seizing Syrian man with ties to Iran

The raid comes as Israel has waged an escalated campaign of bombardment in Lebanon for the past six weeks.
Education

Judge allows pro-Palestine student protest groups to move forward with lawsuits against Texas universities

The plaintiffs successfully argued that by limiting pro-Palestinian protests, the University of Texas at Austin did not comply with a Texas executive order.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 88, officials say

As war continues in the region, Israel's latest law is expected to have a crippling effect on humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza

The laws, which do not immediately take effect, signal a new low for a long-troubled relationship between Israel and the U.N.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israel's first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones

The attack risks pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of spiraling violence across the Middle East.