Middle East
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Trump to cut off $4 billion in foreign aid to Israel by year's end, convert to weapons sales
President Donald Trump said that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had discussed terminating the funding for years, and the idea originated with Netanyahu.
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Gulf allies hosting US bases reportedly concerned about Iranian attacks if combat resumes
The Gulf countries are still repairing damage to energy infrastructure and radar systems that were damaged in the last round of attacks, in addition to coping with economic disruptions.
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US launches strikes against Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz, official says
The strikes targeted Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against the U.S. in the strategic waterway.
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Surge of Arab political parties leaves Israel in deadlock as Trump weighs renewing Iran strikes
Record voter turnout turns Arab political parties in Israel into key players as Washington weighs its next move against Tehran.
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Draft proposal to end war in Iran reportedly circulating after peace talks
Esmaeil Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran's foreign minister, said the talks involved a seven-step plan Iran proposed in September, which would open the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade on Iran.
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Director Justin Folk knew he needed Netanyahu's help to make film about detonating Hezbollah pagers
“Paging Hezbollah” shares some fascinating elements of the plot, including how Israel marketed the larger-than-average pagers to convince Hezbollah to employ the new gadgets.
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Netanyahu's bloc secures highest number of seats in Israeli Knesset but fails to get majority
Netanyahu's bloc secured 53 seats in Tuesday's election, with his largest rival only winning 48 seats. Neither leader has enough to form a government, coming short of the 61 seats needed for the majority in the 120-seat parliament.
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Senior Iranian official disputes Qatar offered new peace proposal
A senior Iranian official involved with talks said Qatar had presented only "unacceptable ideas and not an offer."
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Israel's security policy set to hold steady regardless of election outcome
Even as the Israeli election yields no clear winner so far, Netanyahu and rival Eisenkot align on major security polices for a nation surrounded by people sworn to eliminate it. That isn't without impact on the United States.
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Tie vote? Israel exit polls suggest Netanyahu's bloc pulls even with main rival Eisenkot's bloc
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a tough reelection bid amid criticism about security lapses ahead of the attacks and his handling of ensuing wars including those in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
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Netanyahu in close race to remain prime minister, as Israel holds 1st national election since Oct 7
Netanyahu's critics argue that the security failures surrounding the Oct. 7 attack have undermined his leadership.
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Gunmen attack church funeral in Jordan, killing 7, injuring dozens
Images recorded at the scene showed shattered glass and blood on the church floor.
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Intelligence official warns Iranians preparing attacks on Americans
The warning comes as the Trump administration considers whether to resume military action against Iran.