Middle East
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Netanyahu says Israeli planes have struck Iran bridges, railways ahead of Trump vow to do so tonight
Trump has vowed to hit power plants and bridges, which has raised concerns about the U.S. hitting civilian targets and consequently committing war crimes.
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You Vote: With Trump's deadline of Tuesday at 8 pm ET for a deal with Iran, what will happen next?
Trump's "tomorrow night" comment appeared to refer to his Tuesday evening deadline for the Iranians to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face American strikes on their bridges and energy infrastructure.
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US, Iran reportedly discussing 45-day ceasefire to avert escalation of war
President Trump did not sign off on the proposal drafted calling for the ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has rejected a temporary ceasefire.
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Ex-Israeli ambassador warns Lebanon may be dragged into war between Israel and Hezbollah
"There is no Lebanese army," former Ambassador Michael Oren said. "It's part of Hezbollah."
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Israel’s Supreme Court rules that government must draft ultra-Orthodox Jews in military
Prior to the ruling, ultra-Orthodox jews were exempt from military service, along with Palestinian citizens of Israeli.
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Netanyahu says intense phase of Gaza war nearing end amid pressure for cease-fire
"It doesn’t mean that the war is going to end, but the war in its current stage is going to end in Rafah," Netanyahu said.
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Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims have died due to extreme heat during annual trek
The official death count is just under 500, according to CNN, after government officials reported 14 Malaysians, 165 Indonesians, 68 Jordanians, 35 Pakistanis, 35 Tunisians, 11 Iranians, and 98 Indians have died.
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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza during deadly incident
CNN reports that this is one of the deadliest incidents involving troops since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack into Israel by Hamas.
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Iranian woman sentenced to nearly 13 years in jail over satirical cartoons
Atena Farghadani, 28, was accused of “insulting members of parliament through paintings” and “spreading propaganda against the system,” according to Amnesty International
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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.