Middle East
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Ceasefire agreement on uncertain ground due to disputes over Lebannon bombing and Hormuz
Israel continued attacks on the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, which Iran said violates the ceasefire agreement. Trump and Israel say the agreement doesn't require the attacks to stop.
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Israel intensifies Lebanon bombing, EU says U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'under strain' due to strikes
The two-day-old ceasefire allows Israel to defend its borders, but are strikes on Hezbollah self-defense?
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You Vote: Dueling lists of demands between Iran and US creates confusion. What do you think?
Both parties explicitly referenced the competing peace proposals of the other nation as part of the negotiations and the terms of the deal appear to be the subject of dispute.
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Over 35 people killed in Kuwait building fire, dozens injured
Officials said on Wednesday that 43 individuals were injured in the fire that took place in the Mangaf area.
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U.S. consulate in Sydney vandalized with pro-Palestine graffiti, Australia prime minister condemns
"Measures such as painting the U.S. Consulate do nothing to advance the cause of those who have committed what is of course a crime to damage property," Australian Prime Minster Anthony Albanese says
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Iran approves six presidential candidates but blocks former president from running
The most prominent candidate approved to run is Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
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Israel war cabinet member Benny Gantz resigns in blow to Netanyahu
Gantz had been threatening to quit if Netanyahu did not agree to a plan for Gaza after the war.
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Ex-Israeli defense minister says Iran is planning an extermination program with a nuclear weapon
He later went on to criticize the Biden administration for not doing anything and attempting to avoid confrontation with Iran.
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Israel frees four hostages from Hamas in daring rescue
Rescue occurs as U.S. pushes for ceasefire and release of all hostages
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US-built pier in Gaza is repaired, aid will resume: US Central Command
“We expect to resume delivery of humanitarian assistance from the sea in the coming days," says Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, deputy commander of U.S. Central Command
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Israel defends attack on U.N. school: 'Terrorists inside the school were planning more attacks'
"We are operating against Hamas, that is, using UNRWA facilities," says an Israeli military spokesperson
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Netanyahu to address both chambers of Congress on July 24
The date selection comes after four Congressional leaders recommended the Israeli leader speak to Congress on June 13, but the date was rejected by Netanyahu because it overlapped with a Jewish holiday.
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Dozens killed in Israeli airstrike at Gaza school that IDF says Hamas was using
The terrorists were in three classrooms separate from where civilians were sheltering.