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World powers urged restraint on Sunday for fear that Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strikes on Israel could spark a wider...
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World leaders urged restraint on Sunday after Iran launched an unprecedented wave of missiles and attack drones against its arch f...
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Israel was on alert Thursday after its arch foe Iran threatened reprisals over a strike in Syria this month that killed two Irania...
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Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Wednesday as Muslims marked the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan and after US President Joe Bi...
Hamas studies truce proposal six months into Gaza...
Hamas said Tuesday it was considering a new framework for a truce proposed during the latest round of negotiations in Cairo, as Pa...
Hamas, Israel discuss Gaza truce
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Israel and Hamas both dampened hopes on Monday of a speedy breakthrough in Cairo talks towards a Gaza truce and hostage release de...
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