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Greece, Egypt agree on future of Mount Sinai monastery, Greek PM says

Agreement comes after Athens expressed concern about plans by Egypt to develop a tourism project around the site, where, by Biblical tradition, Moses...

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Israel, UK leaders slam decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match

Anti-Israel local MP celebrates; Starmer: ‘This is the wrong decision’; British police cite 2024 Maccabi game in Amsterdam, where Israelis...

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French couple held as prisoners in Iran ‘at the end of their tether,’ relative says

Paris decries ‘completely unfounded’ espionage charges against French citizens Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, jailed in Iran for over...

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Israel says preparing to open Rafah crossing, with date to be announced later

Defense Ministry says arrangements pending with Egypt, stresses gateway for people, not aid, which enters via other routes

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Syria’s Sharaa, in first Russia visit, says he’ll respect all past deals with Moscow

Syria’s Sharaa, in first Russia visit, says he’ll respect all past deals with Moscow

Interim Syrian president expected to ask Moscow to extradite Putin ally Assad, who sought refuge in Moscow after ouster; also said to seek Russian...

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Israel’s World Cup hopes end as loss to Italy is accompanied by boos, protests

Israel’s World Cup hopes end as loss to Italy is accompanied by boos, protests

National soccer team loses 0-3 to the Azzurri, with heavy security in Udine preventing major incidents; some 10,000 march against Jewish state in city...

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Egypt says Israel and Hamas approved Palestinian team tapped to oversee post-war Gaza

Egypt says Israel and Hamas approved Palestinian team tapped to oversee post-war Gaza

15 Palestinian technocrats will ‘take care of daily life’ in Gaza, declares Egyptian FM, as UN official says a number of countries have...

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Snipers on roof as Udine braces for high-risk Italy-Israel World Cup soccer qualifier

Snipers on roof as Udine braces for high-risk Italy-Israel World Cup soccer qualifier

Most shops and restaurants to close in northern Italy city as pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators plan march despite Gaza ceasefire going into...

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Hamas said to kill over 30 Gazans as group moves to reassert its grip on Strip

Hamas said to kill over 30 Gazans as group moves to reassert its grip on Strip

Footage appears to show Hamas executing ‘collaborators’ in city square; armed Hamas fighters return to streets as Trump suggests he gave...

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‘The war is over,’ Trump stresses as he heads to Israel for the hostage release

‘The war is over,’ Trump stresses as he heads to Israel for the hostage release

US president tells reporters aboard Air Force One that he has ‘verbal guarantees’ that Gaza deal won’t fall through, says he’d...

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18 cops injured in clashes with anti-Israel rioters in Swiss capital

Some 5,000 people, many masked and dressed in black, gather for unauthorized demonstration in Bern, cause millions of dollars’ worth of damage

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Trump, Sissi to chair Gaza summit in Egypt; Israel, Hamas and PA not attending

Trump, Sissi to chair Gaza summit in Egypt; Israel, Hamas and PA not attending

Cairo says event aims to end Gaza war, rally support for 2nd phase of US plan, unclear how summit itself can formally end war; leaders of UK, France,...

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Biden undergoing radiation, hormone therapy to fight prostate cancer

Biden undergoing radiation, hormone therapy to fight prostate cancer

Treatment follows surgery last month to remove skin cancer lesions from former US president’s forehead

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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

Across a prolific career, Keaton was known for long-running collaborations with two prominent Jewish filmmakers, Woody Allen and Nancy Meyers

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Iran dismisses possibility of joining Abraham Accords, normalizing ties with Israel

Iran dismisses possibility of joining Abraham Accords, normalizing ties with Israel

Refusal comes after Trump suggested Islamic Republic was ‘going to be open to’ establishing relations; FM Araghchi says Tehran will...

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Three Qatari employees killed in car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh on eve of peace summit

Three Qatari employees killed in car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh on eve of peace summit

Earlier reports that victims were diplomats are false, source says; Egyptian resort city will host peace summit on Monday following Israel-Hamas...

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Norway pummels Israel in World Cup qualifier marred by anti-Israel hostility in stadium, outside

Norway pummels Israel in World Cup qualifier marred by anti-Israel hostility in stadium, outside

Protesters clash with police near Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, leading police to deploy tear gas and make several arrests, as soccer fans wave signs and...

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The living hostages expected to be released from Gaza under the ceasefire deal

The living hostages expected to be released from Gaza under the ceasefire deal

Agreement will see return of 20 living hostages and the bodies of 28 others, which implies the deaths of 2 hostages over whose fates Israel had...

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Indonesia to block Israeli team from gymnastics world championships in Jakarta

Indonesia to block Israeli team from gymnastics world championships in Jakarta

Amid pressure from politicians and Muslim groups, Jakarta says Israeli team denied visas, claim international gymnastics governing body supports the...

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Team of 200 American troops to ‘oversee’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire — US officials

Team of 200 American troops to ‘oversee’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire — US officials

CENTCOM chief to be in charge of the soldiers, who source familiar with the matter tells ToI will likely be stationed in Egypt, though White House...

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World leaders praise Trump, mediators for Gaza agreement, express hope for peace

World leaders praise Trump, mediators for Gaza agreement, express hope for peace

UK’s Starmer voices ‘profound relief’; UN backs deal, will push for full implementation; Canada: ‘Peace finally feels...

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Erdogan hopes Trump meet leads to F-35 ban lifted, resolution of Halkbank case

Erdogan hopes Trump meet leads to F-35 ban lifted, resolution of Halkbank case

Israel has expressed concern over potential sale of advanced fighter jet to Turkey, whose leader enjoys close ties with the US president

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UK prosecutors appeal ruling to drop charges against rapper for displaying Hezbollah flag

UK prosecutors appeal ruling to drop charges against rapper for displaying Hezbollah flag

Appeal comes after court cited technical grounds to nullify indictment of Kneecap’s Liam O’Hanna, who is accused of supporting terror

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Global leaders mark ‘nightmare’ of Oct. 7 as antisemitism surges in their countries

Global leaders mark ‘nightmare’ of Oct. 7 as antisemitism surges in their countries

While most leaders’ statements focus on condemning Hamas and antisemitism, some use the anniversary of the atrocities to slam Israel and accuse...

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Anti-Israel protests held worldwide on second anniversary of Hamas attack

Anti-Israel protests held worldwide on second anniversary of Hamas attack

Demonstrators in London chant ‘Israel is a terrorist state,’ reflecting shift of global sentiment as the Gaza war continues; pro-Hamas...

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UNESCO board backs Egyptian for chief amid allegations it is biased against Israel

UNESCO board backs Egyptian for chief amid allegations it is biased against Israel

International cultural body’s general assembly must ratify appointment of former antiquities minister Khaled el-Enany, but has never rejected an...

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Crew member of Dutch cargo ship dies of injuries sustained in Houthi attack last week

Crew member of Dutch cargo ship dies of injuries sustained in Houthi attack last week

Spokesperson for Minervagracht’s shipping operator says victim was Filipino; 2nd crew member still hospitalized; vessel was in international...

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British Jews further tighten security measures after Yom Kippur attack in Manchester

British Jews further tighten security measures after Yom Kippur attack in Manchester

Members of Jewish community lament that ‘enhanced security is necessary, but it shouldn’t really need to be,’ say ‘we’d...

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Vatican’s top diplomat says Israel carrying out ‘massacre’ in Gaza

Vatican’s top diplomat says Israel carrying out ‘massacre’ in Gaza

Cardinal Parolin also urges Hamas to free hostages, calls Oct. 7 ‘indefensible’; top Catholic leader in the Holy Land: Christians should...

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Hundreds of thousands march in rallies across Europe against Israel

Hundreds of thousands march in rallies across Europe against Israel

Protests held in Turkey, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Spain, also Morocco, in support of Palestinians and of flotilla intercepted as it headed to...

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UK police to gain greater power to ban protests amid Jewish community fears

UK police to gain greater power to ban protests amid Jewish community fears

After deadly Manchester terror attack, British home secretary says freedom of speech must be balanced with others’ freedom to live in safety

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Hezbollah chief: Trump’s plan ‘full of dangers,’ but up to Hamas whether to back it

Hezbollah chief: Trump’s plan ‘full of dangers,’ but up to Hamas whether to back it

Naim Qassem warns Palestinian terror ally against US president’s proposal to end Gaza war, calls to ‘confront the Greater Israel...

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London police arrest 355 at anti-Israel protest held despite pleas from cops, gov’t

London police arrest 355 at anti-Israel protest held despite pleas from cops, gov’t

Demonstrators claim right to protest for Palestine Action, a proscribed terror group, after police warned against drawing resources away from...

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Italian union says 2 million joined general strike over Gaza, as masses march nationwide

Italian union says 2 million joined general strike over Gaza, as masses march nationwide

Protesters clash with police amid rallies over Israel’s interception of flotilla, Meloni’s stance on war; demonstrators hold anti-Israel...

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Church of England must oppose antisemitism, says 1st female head after synagogue attack

Church of England must oppose antisemitism, says 1st female head after synagogue attack

Following deadly Manchester terror attack, Sarah Mullally says ‘hatred cannot be allowed to tear us apart,’ pledges to make Anglican...

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Israel draws global condemnation for Gaza flotilla interception; protests in Europe

Israel draws global condemnation for Gaza flotilla interception; protests in Europe

Italy’s Meloni slams flotilla activists ahead of planned general strike; Colombia expels Israeli diplomats, cancels trade deal; Turkey condemns...

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2 killed, 4 seriously injured in Yom Kippur attack at UK synagogue; terrorist shot dead

Assailant rams car into worshippers, then stabs them, tried to break into crowded synagogue; officer heard yelling suspect ‘has a bomb’;...

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Germany nabs 3 suspected Hamas operatives for planning to attack Jewish institutions

Germany nabs 3 suspected Hamas operatives for planning to attack Jewish institutions

German prosecutors say police recovered an AK-47, several pistols and ammo that was to be used for assassinating Israeli and Jewish targets

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Hamas said split on whether to back Trump’s plan to end Gaza war, seeks amendments

Hamas said split on whether to back Trump’s plan to end Gaza war, seeks amendments

Sources both within and close to terror group say Hamas is pushing to change clauses on disarmament and timing of hostage’s release, which are...

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At least 69 dead in Philippines earthquake as many more trapped, missing

At least 69 dead in Philippines earthquake as many more trapped, missing

Officials say sporadic rains, damaged bridges and road hamper efforts to rescue people trapped under debris, with death toll expected to rise

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Gaza flotilla rebuffs calls to stop, as Israel readies for complex interception

Gaza flotilla rebuffs calls to stop, as Israel readies for complex interception

Italy’s calls for 47-vessel convoy to stop are ‘sabotage,’ say organizers; Navy prepares to seize hundreds of activists, as some 600...

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Colombia produces first rifles to replace Israeli guns after cutting ties last year

Colombia produces first rifles to replace Israeli guns after cutting ties last year

Formerly military allies are in an escalating feud between that has also roped in the US, which revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa

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Europe hails Trump’s plan to end Gaza war as ‘turning point’ for the region

Europe hails Trump’s plan to end Gaza war as ‘turning point’ for the region

France, Italy, UK all urge Hamas to accept the proposal and lay down their weapons in order to ‘end the misery’ of the past two years of...

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Ship ablaze after being hit with projectile in Gulf of Aden, in likely Houthi attack

Ship ablaze after being hit with projectile in Gulf of Aden, in likely Houthi attack

Yemeni media reports possible ballistic missile launch by Iran-backed rebels; Houthis often wait to take credit for attacks

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EU confirms reimposition of Iran sanctions after UN move, freezes central bank assets

EU confirms reimposition of Iran sanctions after UN move, freezes central bank assets

Measures also include travel bans for Iranian officials, restrictions on buying crude oil, and on sale or supply of gold and certain naval equipment

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Turkey saves activists from leaky ship, as Gaza-bound flotilla nears Israeli waters

Turkey saves activists from leaky ship, as Gaza-bound flotilla nears Israeli waters

Red Crescent coordinates evacuation of 12 activists, after malfunction on one of 50 vessels aiming to break blockade on Strip and deliver symbolic...

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Moldova’s pro-EU government nears majority in vote beset by Russian meddling claims

Moldova’s pro-EU government nears majority in vote beset by Russian meddling claims

Ruling PAS party has more than 48% with nearly all votes counted after election in which government said voting infrastructure had come under...

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Gaza flotilla sails again, hoping to reach enclave later this week

Gaza flotilla sails again, hoping to reach enclave later this week

Italy’s foreign minister warns of danger in breaking Israeli blockade, repeats proposal aid be dropped off in Cyprus for eventual distribution...

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Iran slams ‘illegal’ reimposition of UN nuclear sanctions, urges countries not to comply

Iran slams ‘illegal’ reimposition of UN nuclear sanctions, urges countries not to comply

Foreign ministry promises ‘a firm and appropriate response,’ lawmaker says Tehran could pull out of nuclear proliferation treaty; European...

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Drones circle overhead as thousands in Beirut mark anniversary of Hezbollah’s chief’s death

Drones circle overhead as thousands in Beirut mark anniversary of Hezbollah’s chief’s death

Nasrallah’s successor vows never to disarm; IDF shares intel on terror leader’s final days; Lebanese media release what they say is last...

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