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Elizabeth Hagedorn

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Trump’s UN envoy pick, Waltz, vows to fight antisemitism, calls to end UNRWA

Trump’s UN envoy pick, Waltz, vows to fight antisemitism, calls to end UNRWA

In his role as ambassador to the world body, Mike Waltz pledged to veto what he described as a disproportionate number of anti-Israel resolutions.

16.07.2025 7

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US sanctions UN official overseeing Palestinian rights

US sanctions UN official overseeing Palestinian rights

The sanctions come on the heels of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump.

10.07.2025 10

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White House upbeat about Gaza deal as Hamas signals impasse

White House upbeat about Gaza deal as Hamas signals impasse

US envoy Steve Witkoff said Israel and Hamas could agree to a 60-day truce and the release of 10 living hostages by the end of the week.

09.07.2025 4

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Trump eyes Gaza ceasefire 'next week' as pressure on Netanyahu builds

President Donald Trump said he would be “very firm” with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the need for a ceasefire.

01.07.2025 6

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Trump signs executive order ending decades-old Syria sanctions

The sweeping directive unwinds layers of sanctions but maintains Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

30.06.2025 3

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Relief, joy as Israel reopens after Iran war ceasefire

Relieved Israelis returned to work and school on Wednesday after the military lifted restrictions following a ceasefire with Iran, while some voiced...

25.06.2025 6

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Trump says US to meet Iran 'next week' amid strike damage doubts

The US president also doubled down on his claim that the US attack on Iran destroyed the country's nuclear program.

25.06.2025 10

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Trump’s Iran gambit leaves door open for nuclear talks

With a ceasefire in place, can the United States and Iran finally come to terms on the Iranian nuclear program?

25.06.2025 10

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Israeli strike on Tehran jail 'irresponsible': French prisoner's sister

An Israeli strike on Evin prison in Tehran on Monday is completely irresponsible and puts prisoners "in mortal danger", said Noemie Kohler, the sister...

23.06.2025 2

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Syria president vows those involved in church attack will face justice

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed Monday that those involved in a "heinous" suicide attack on a Damascus church a day earlier would face...

23.06.2025 4

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Iran-Israel war: latest developments

Israel struck Tehran and Iran fired missiles on Monday, as the war between the longtime foes raged for its 11th day after the United States sent...

23.06.2025 3

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US Embassy in Qatar tells Americans to shelter in place

The warning comes as the Trump administration remains on high alert for Iran’s promised retaliation.

23.06.2025 2

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US targets Iran’s defense industry with sanctions as Trump weighs strikes

The Treasury Department also announced sanctions targeting the illicit oil trade of the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

20.06.2025 2

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US Embassy to help Americans evacuate from Israel

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said the embassy will help arrange evacuation flights and cruise ship departures.

18.06.2025 3

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Escalation or diplomacy? Outcome of Iran-Israel conflict uncertain

Israel has inflicted damage on strategic sites and killed key figures within Iran's military leadership during five days of aerial attacks that showed...

17.06.2025 3

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Trump calls Khamenei 'easy target,' says 'we' control Iran's skies

The president said the United States knew Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's whereabouts and called for Iran's surrender without conditions.

17.06.2025 5

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Trump's deal-making tested as Israel, Iran trade blows

The Trump administration is hoping that Israel's bombardment will ultimately force nuclear concessions out of Iran.

16.06.2025 2

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Trump seeks leverage for nuclear talks after Israel strikes Iran

Experts say Israel’s attack on Iran may have closed the door on any possibility of a nuclear accord with the United States.

14.06.2025 3

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Trump to sign sweeping order rescinding Syria sanctions

The expected executive order comes after the Trump administration took steps to ease sanctions on Syria last month.

09.06.2025 4

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US vetoes UN resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

The resolution also called for the release of hostages and the unrestricted flow of aid into Gaza.

05.06.2025 10

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As US proposal takes shape, Iran mulls response to nuclear compromise

Iran says it will soon respond to what the White House described as a "very detailed and acceptable proposal."

04.06.2025 3

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US, Iran may punt on enrichment issue to keep talks alive

The interim deal under discussion would kick the can down the road on the thorny issue of Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities.

30.05.2025 4

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French court jails ex-Syria rebel for 10 years for war crimes

A French court on Wednesday jailed a former Syrian Islamist rebel spokesman to 10 years for his role in atrocities committed in Syria's civil war in...

29.05.2025 5

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Thousands rally in Israel for Gaza hostages on 600th day of war

Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to support hostages still held in Gaza on the 600th day since the war began, urging a ceasefire to secure...

29.05.2025 5

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Trump envoy optimistic about Gaza ceasefire as US prepares new terms

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said he had "good feelings" about prospects for a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

29.05.2025 4

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US defends Gaza aid plan as hungry crowds overrun food hub

A State Department spokesperson said food is reaching Gaza "at a massive scale." Aid groups say it's a fraction of what's needed.

28.05.2025 5

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US grants Syria initial sanctions relief

The Treasury Department said the move is meant to facilitate activity across all sectors of Syria's economy and encourage new investment.

24.05.2025 3

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Rubio warns Syria’s government could collapse in weeks, triggering civil war

The top US diplomat made the case for sanctions relief and renewed engagement with the transitional government in Damascus to prevent "full-scale...

20.05.2025 10

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Trump says 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military action

US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran's nuclear programme that would avoid military action, sending oil prices tumbling as...

15.05.2025 10

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Trump floats plan for Gaza ‘freedom zone’

The US president once more suggested that the United States could take ownership of the Palestinian territory.

15.05.2025 9

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Trump presses Syria leader on Israel ties after lifting sanctions

US President Donald Trump landed in Doha Wednesday after visiting Riyadh, where he urged Syria's president to normalise with Israel after offering a...

14.05.2025 4

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Strikes kill 29 in Gaza, amid hostage release talks

Gaza rescuers said at least 29 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks with US...

14.05.2025 5

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Trump presses Syria leader on Israel relations after lifting sanctions

US President Donald Trump asked Syria's new leader on Wednesday to normalise relations with Israel after he offered a major boost to the war-ravaged...

14.05.2025 3

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Strikes kill 29 in Gaza as hostage release talks ongoing

Gaza rescuers said at least 29 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday as negotiations took place in Qatar for the release of hostages...

14.05.2025 10

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Trump to Syria's Sharaa: recognize Israel, expel foreign fighters

During their 30-minute meeting in Riyadh, the two leaders also discussed combating the Islamic State and future American investment in Syrian oil and...

14.05.2025 10

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Trump to lift Syria sanctions, meet with Sharaa in Saudi Arabia

Their meeting comes after President Donald Trump revealed he was considering sanctions relief for Syria. 

13.05.2025 3

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US ‘encouraged’ by latest Iran nuclear talks ahead of Trump's Gulf visit

After three hours of talks in Oman on Sunday, the two sides agreed to meet again to work through the technicalities of a potential deal.

11.05.2025 10

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Iran says nuclear talks 'difficult but useful', US 'encouraged'

Iran and the United States wrapped up nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday with no apparent breakthrough in a public standoff over enrichment, but with...

11.05.2025 7

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US ‘encouraged’ by latest Iran nuclear talks ahead of Trump Gulf visit

After three hours of talks in Oman on Sunday, the two sides agreed to meet again to work through the technicalities of a potential deal.

11.05.2025 6

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Trump's Gaza diplomacy takes back seat to Iran, Ukraine in first 100 days

Gaza is on the back burner as nuclear negotiations with Iran and talks to end the Ukraine war command the attention of President Trump and his Middle...

02.05.2025 4

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US sanctions China-Iran network aiding Tehran missile program

The Trump administration is stepping up sanctions on Iran as it conducts talks over its rapidly expanding nuclear program.

30.04.2025 4

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US floats imported fuel solution for Iran ahead of third round nuclear talks

Experts say a deal in which Iran keeps its nuclear reactors but abandons its domestic enrichment is likely a nonstarter.

24.04.2025 10

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Israel demands hostage release for Gaza ceasefire: Hamas

Hamas said Monday that Israel has offered a 45-day ceasefire if it releases half of the remaining hostages held in Gaza, which the United Nations said...

15.04.2025 3

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UN warns of Gaza humanitarian crisis as France, Abbas call for truce

The United Nations warned Monday that Gaza was facing its most severe humanitarian crisis since the war began, with no aid entering the territory for...

15.04.2025 4

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UN warns over Gaza humanitarian crisis as France, Abbas call for truce

The United Nations warned Monday that Gaza was facing its most severe humanitarian crisis since the war began, with no aid entering the territory for...

14.04.2025 2

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Ahead of Rome meeting, Trump says Iran dragging out nuclear talks

President Donald Trump said Iranian negotiators were “tapping us along” and threatened military action if a deal is not reached.

14.04.2025 5

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How Iran’s nuclear gains complicate Trump's desire for a 'stronger' deal

President Trump says he's seeking an Iranian nuclear deal stronger than the one he trashed in his first term. But with Iran's nuclear program...

11.04.2025 10

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US 'turns a blind eye', says American-Palestinian after son killed by Israel

American-Palestinian Muhammad Rabee feels abandoned by the United States, he told AFP on Monday, a day after Israeli forces killed his 14-year-old son...

07.04.2025 3

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Trump says US, Iran in 'direct talks' over nuclear program

President Donald Trump said the two sides will hold a "very big meeting" on Saturday.

07.04.2025 4

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Postwar Gaza plans stall over challenge of disarming Hamas 

Hamas is confronting a rare public backlash in Gaza as the death toll mounts from Israel’s bombardment and uncertainty looms over the militant...

04.04.2025 9

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