Middle East
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Iran warns ships crossing Strait of Hormuz without authorization 'will be dealt with'
The management of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway vital to trade out of the Persian Gulf, has been an ongoing issue in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
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UN planning to evacuate 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
The UN plans to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors and 600 ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Iran War, to begin once ships are cleared to pass through designated routes
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Head of UN nuclear agency says inspectors will visit Iran sites, but Tehran has a condition
An Iranian diplomat disputed the claims said the inspections are dependent on the outcome of a final peace agreement.
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Netanyahu dismisses dire warnings against entering Rafah as 'basically saying lose the war'
More than a million people are estimated to be in Rafah, a city on the Egyptian border, and Netanyahu said that Israel is working out a "detailed plan" to relocate civilians north of the city.
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Hamas had control of tunnel under the UN Gaza headquarters: IDF report
The IDF reports that the tunnel is 700 metres long with side rooms and an office space.
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Israeli Minister of Defense says there's evidence multiple UNRWA staff played role in Oct. 7 attack
"UNRWA is a group of terrorists who receive salaries from many countries," Gallant told Fox News Digital.
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Biden calls Israel's military offensive in Gaza, 'over the top'
Critics of the war are also calling for more humanitarian efforts in the region to help civilians.
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Netanyahu rejects Hamas' ceasefire demands, including release of 1,500 Palestinians for hostages
"Hamas' answer was formulated so that Israel would refuse it," Israel's defense minister said.
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Biden officials reverse Middle East rhetoric, signaling collapse of admin policy in the region
Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted that the Middle East was in a dangerous situation, undermining National Security Strategy Advisor Jake Sullivan's claims last fall that President Biden’s policy led to a “quieter” region and de-escalated Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Netanyahu says 70% of Hamas battalions destroyed nearly 4 months into war
Israel is continuing its efforts to free the approximately 130 people who remain hostage in Gaza.
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Iraqi official accuses US of violating international law and lying about airstrike circumstances
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said the U.S. is not looking for war with Iran.
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US attributes deaths of soldiers to Islamic Resistance group in Iraq
The three who died were Specialist Breonna Moffett, 23; Sgt. William Rivers, 46; and Specialist Kennedy Sanders, 24.
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Biden admin seeks 'fundamental changes' to UN relief agency as GOP moves to block funding
Thomas-Greenfield's remarks indicate an openness to potentially resuming support for the agency, though at least some congressional Republicans appear inclined to shut down the flow of U.S. funds altogether.