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Französischer Journalist nach zweijähriger Geiselnahme befreit: Olivier Dubois wurde am Montag befreit, nachdem er im April 2021 in Mali von Dschihadisten ...
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Französischer Journalist nach zweijähriger Geiselnahme befreit: Olivier Dubois wurde am Montag befreit, nachdem er im April 2021 in Mali von Dschihadisten ...
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Französischer Journalist nach zweijähriger Geiselnahme befreit
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Under Cover of War in Gaza, Assault on West Bank Intensifies: Palestinian Journalist Dalia Hatuqa
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Under Cover of War in Gaza, Assault on West Bank Intensifies: Palestinian ...
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Dieter Hallervorden publishes video with poem about Gaza: Dieter Hallervorden expresses criticism of the conditions in Gaza in lyrical form ...
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Dieter Hallervorden publishes video with poem about Gaza
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Sympathy for the devil: A spectacular hostage-taking gave the Stockholm syndrome its name. The case shows that agreement with the kidnapper does not have to be ...
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Sympathy for the devil
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Intelligence assessment: Possibly more Hamas hostages dead than previously known: According to a report, Hamas has rejected a US proposal for a ceasefire in the ...
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Intelligence assessment: Possibly more Hamas hostages dead than previously ...
Quick Glance: Biden Administration's Cease-Fire Efforts Under Scrutiny
  • The Biden administration's aspirations to end the war in Gaza and progress towards a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine hinge on securing a temporary cease-fire and the release of Israeli hostages.

  • The U.S. strategy focuses on halting the conflict momentarily, aiming for subsequent cease-fires, hostage releases, humanitarian aid, and the reconstruction of post-war Gaza under Palestinian Authority.

  • Arab involvement, particularly from Saudi Arabia, is pivotal in negotiations to push Israel towards considering a separate Palestinian state amidst escalating tensions.

  • With no contingency plan in place, pressures from potential Iranian strikes and the condition of the hostages in Gaza intensify the urgency for a breakthrough in the cease-fire discussions.
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Jews are part of the history of France, but are they part of its future?: Antisemitism, unassimilated immigrant populations, and challenges to French national ...
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Jews are part of the history of France, but are they part of its future?
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Gaza conflict: Hamas likely to present counter-proposal for hostage deal: The fate of the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip is being negotiated ...
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Gaza conflict: Hamas likely to present counter-proposal for hostage deal
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Hamas tells negotiators it does not have 40 Israeli hostages needed for first round of ceasefire
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Hamas tells negotiators it does not have 40 Israeli hostages needed for ...
Quick Glance: Overcoming Hamas Challenge Amid Israel's Approach to Victory
  • Despite the Israeli prime minister's assertion of being on the brink of defeating Hamas, indications suggest the cruel terror group will emerge undefeated.

  • Persistently emphasizing relentless pursuit of 'total victory,' Netanyahu's aspirations may not align with reality.

  • Hamas stands as a sophisticated underground organization - in the most literal and metaphorical sense.

  • Israel's failure to devise a post-war strategic plan for governing Gaza echoes the missteps of the Americans in Baghdad in 2003.
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After Israeli withdrawal: Palestinians return to devastated Khan Yunis: Palestinians returning to Khan Yunis find the town destroyed. The attacks continue even ...
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After Israeli withdrawal: Palestinians return to devastated Khan Yunis
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Israel: Mass rally against Prime Minister Netanyahu: Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Tel Aviv and other cities in Israel against the government of ...
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Israel: Mass rally against Prime Minister Netanyahu
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
  • Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.

  • The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.

  • The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.

  • The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
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‘I Cannot Digest That Passover Is Next Week.’ Counting the Days With Rachel Goldberg-Polin
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‘I Cannot Digest That Passover Is Next Week.’ Counting the Days With ...
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US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's court: “Hamas could move forward with this immediately and get a ceasefire that would ...
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US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's ...
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Hamas and Israel exchange recriminations over stalled Gaza talks: JERUSALEM: Israel and Hamas have accused each other of undermining negotiations for a truce in ...
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Hamas and Israel exchange recriminations over stalled Gaza talks
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Jerusalem: Thousands demonstrate for return of hostages: Demonstration in Jerusalem: Six months after the attack on October 7th, former hostages and relatives of ...
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Jerusalem: Thousands demonstrate for return of hostages
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Israelis rally against government amid deadlock on Gaza hostages: TEL AVIV: Thousands of Israelis rallied against their government on Saturday ...
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Israelis rally against government amid deadlock on Gaza hostages
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Biden says US commitment to Israel ‘ironclad,’ is waiting for PM to honor aid pledges
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Biden says US commitment to Israel ‘ironclad,’ is waiting for PM to honor ...
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
  • President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

  • The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

  • Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

  • Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
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Russia Sends Instructors, Air Defense System to Niger: Russian military instructors have arrived in Niger with an air defense system and other equipment as part ...
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Russia Sends Instructors, Air Defense System to Niger
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Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator Qatar: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages ...
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Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator Qatar
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U.S. bracing for Iranian response to attack attributed to Israel: U.S. officials say Iran appears to be lining up a series of potential retaliations against ...
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U.S. bracing for Iranian response to attack attributed to Israel
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Qatar 're-evaluating' mediator role in Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Qatar’s prime minister said that the country is re-evaluating its role as a mediator between ...
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Qatar 're-evaluating' mediator role in Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks
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Where the protests against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are coming from: Out of anger at Benjamin Netanyahu, more people are once again taking to the streets ...
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Where the protests against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are coming ...
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Iran: US and Israel on alert: “significant” attack expected in the next few days: Iran has vowed revenge after the airstrike on its embassy in Syria ...
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Iran: US and Israel on alert: “significant” attack expected in the next ...
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Families of dead American hostages plead for the return of their bodies: ‘We can’t even mourn’ | CNN Politics
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Families of dead American hostages plead for the return of their bodies: ...
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Let our people go: Kibbutz Nir Oz holds 'empty seder' demanding hostage deal - I24NEWS
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Let our people go: Kibbutz Nir Oz holds 'empty seder' demanding hostage ...
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Hostage’s body recovered from Gaza: IDF: The body of a hostage held in Gaza has been recovered, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Saturday ...
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Hostage’s body recovered from Gaza: IDF
Quick Glance: Israel recovers body of hostage in Gaza raid
  • The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they have rescued the body of Elad Katzir from Gaza and brought it back to Israel.

  • Mr. Katzir was abducted on October 7 during the Hamas attack in southern Israel, and his father was killed in Nir Oz.

  • The UN has held Israel accountable for the crisis in Gaza, resulting in thousands of deaths and millions displaced.

  • Israel plans a ground offensive in Rafah, while Hamas continues to fire rockets from Gaza and other groups from southern Lebanon.
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Six months of Gaza war: "My time is running out, I stand between life and death": The war between Hamas and Israel has been going on for six months ...
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Six months of Gaza war:
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Families of hostages held by Hamas mark somber 6-month milestone : The families of four hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza marked a somber milestone on Sunday ...
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Families of hostages held by Hamas mark somber 6-month milestone 
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How World Leaders Are Reacting to the Six-Month Anniversary of the Israel-Hamas War
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How World Leaders Are Reacting to the Six-Month Anniversary of the ...
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Harris meets with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas: Vice President Harris on Tuesday met with family members of Americans still being held hostage by ...
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Harris meets with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas
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IDF readies for Iranian threat, settlers rampage in West Bank village: All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.
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IDF readies for Iranian threat, settlers rampage in West Bank village
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Hostage mother, named on TIME's '100 Most Influential People' list: "I want to thank TIME for my inclusion on the TIME100 and for recognizing the significance ...
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Hostage mother, named on TIME's '100 Most Influential People' list
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Trench-fighting and mortar firing: A day training with Ukrainians: France is training Ukrainian troops in Poland through an EU mission to sharpen the key skills ...
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Trench-fighting and mortar firing: A day training with Ukrainians
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🔴RECAP: #Israel #Palestine (as of 00:00 GMT, 15 April) 1- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday warned members not to further escalate tensions ... Show more   www.middleeasteye.net/live/israel-war-palestine-gaza-widespread-death-destruction
Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
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Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority
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Israel says Hamas has rejected hostage deal proposal: Hamas has rejected the latest proposal for a deal to return Israeli hostages and Israel will continue to ...
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Israel says Hamas has rejected hostage deal proposal
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The Middle East conflict explained: Where does all the violence come from - and what happens next?
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The Middle East conflict explained: Where does all the violence come from ...
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
  • The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

  • To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
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Aid supplies are slow to reach Gaza via the north: After Israel opened a border crossing in the north of the Gaza Strip, aid supplies are slow to reach the ...
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Aid supplies are slow to reach Gaza via the north
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Roy reels in Coronation Street as loved one taken hostage - and its not Nina: ITV Corrie spoilers confirm another ordeal for jailed Roy Cropper as a much-loved ...
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Roy reels in Coronation Street as loved one taken hostage - and its not ...
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Ransom paid, hostages released: How did it all unfold?: The Daily Star spoke to the family members of one crew member to find out how the events unfolded
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Ransom paid, hostages released: How did it all unfold?
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Journalist who labels dead Palestinian terrorists ‘martyrs’ gets top Dutch award: For 'Portrait of a Martyr,' Sakir Khader was awarded the Silver Camera prize ...
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Journalist who labels dead Palestinian terrorists ‘martyrs’ gets top Dutch ...
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Middle East conflict live updates: Israel announces new aid crossing as pressure mounts; USAID calls Gaza conditions ‘dire’
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Middle East conflict live updates: Israel announces new aid crossing as ...
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Freed Gaza hostage says she was abducted by armed civilians, sold to Hamas: Touring Europe to raise awareness of captives, Nili Margalit tells French magazine ...
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Freed Gaza hostage says she was abducted by armed civilians, sold to Hamas
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Israeli historian: pressure on Israel "justified": The complete destruction of Hamas is "an illusion," says Israeli historian Moshe Zimmermann ...
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Israeli historian: pressure on Israel
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New JFNA survey finds most Americans want ceasefire deal to include release of hostages
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New JFNA survey finds most Americans want ceasefire deal to include ...
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Stop judging yourself and embrace your cringe: Journalist Melissa Dahl went on a mission, researching the nature of "cringe." She hoped to free herself from ...
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Stop judging yourself and embrace your cringe
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The ‘menacing’ call with Russia that’s turning into a diplomatic headache for France
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The ‘menacing’ call with Russia that’s turning into a diplomatic headache ...
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Unintentional killings of WCK workers is tragic, but Hamas is still to blame for war - editorial
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Unintentional killings of WCK workers is tragic, but Hamas is still to ...
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Mossad: Hamas rejected hostage deal outline, Sinwar uninterested in deal: Hamas "continues to exploit tensions with Iran and seeks... escalation in the ...
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Mossad: Hamas rejected hostage deal outline, Sinwar uninterested in deal
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Newton residents gather to rehang Israel hostage posters after vandalism incident
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Newton residents gather to rehang Israel hostage posters after vandalism ...
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New clip shows terrified Israeli hostage Noa Argamani being abducted into Gaza: Footage surfaces months after kidnapping of 26-year-old by Hamas terrorists was ...
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New clip shows terrified Israeli hostage Noa Argamani being abducted into ...
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About 2,000 foreign troops to help France secure Paris Olympics: Some 2,000 foreign troops and police will be sent to Paris to bolster security for this ...
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About 2,000 foreign troops to help France secure Paris Olympics
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Criticism of the Kremlin: Russian Interior Ministry puts SPIEGEL columnist Zygar on a wanted list
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Criticism of the Kremlin: Russian Interior Ministry puts SPIEGEL columnist ...
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Six months in hell: Notes from Hostage Square: I tell heartbreaking stories every day but I don’t cry. Suddenly I hear soothing flute music out in the Square and ...
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Six months in hell: Notes from Hostage Square
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Man intentionally hit Gaza hostage protesters with car, witness says: Witness says suspect intentionally targeted elderly woman with his car during a protest for ...
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Man intentionally hit Gaza hostage protesters with car, witness says
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Journalist says she was fat-shamed by Emirates staff, airline responds: The journalist says the airline's staff misbehaved with her and refused to give her ...
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Journalist says she was fat-shamed by Emirates staff, airline responds
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Naomi Biden Fact-Checks Billionaire Slamming Joe Biden: President Biden is working with leaders of Qatar and Egypt to broker a deal between Hamas and Israel to ...
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Naomi Biden Fact-Checks Billionaire Slamming Joe Biden
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Qatari UN envoy to hostages’ families: Deal is within reach : The meeting was attended by representatives of the hostages' families: Neutra, Chen, Shtivi ...
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Qatari UN envoy to hostages’ families: Deal is within reach
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Israel-Gaza briefing: Obstacles to peace seem larger than ever after six months of war
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Israel-Gaza briefing: Obstacles to peace seem larger than ever after six ...
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US, Israel talks on Rafah to resume as early as next week, US national security officials say
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US, Israel talks on Rafah to resume as early as next week ...
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USA: Spinners drive former President Donald Trump to re-election: Radical preachers and conspiracy tellers are flooding the US election campaign with lies.
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USA: Spinners drive former President Donald Trump to re-election