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Jacob Magid

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Trump threatens to hold up Canada trade deal over Ottawa’s Palestine recognition

Canadian umbrella Jewish group also condemns announcement by PM Mark Carney, calling it ‘a recipe for another failed Palestinian pseudo-state...

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Over half of US Senate Democrats back failed measures to block arms sales to Israel

Number of Democrats opposing weapons transfers jumps from 15 in last vote in April to 27, with Israel’s global standing continuing to nosedive...

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IDF court extends Palestinians’ remand after Israeli in same incident freed to house arrest

Four suspected stone-throwers appear before military judge as police said refusing to release body of Palestinian activist who was allegedly killed by...

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Israel said to warn Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza if no hostage deal reached

Witkoff heads to region amid US concerns over Gaza aid crisis, reportedly may enter Gaza to visit GHF aid sites; Netanyahu meeting top aides to...

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As Trump promises new Gaza aid plan, White House says details forthcoming

As Trump promises new Gaza aid plan, White House says details forthcoming

US president says Israel will ‘very soon’ start operating new food centers, which won’t have fences, despite Jerusalem having so far...

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Dozens of countries attend UN confab on two-states boycotted by US and Israel

Dozens of countries attend UN confab on two-states boycotted by US and Israel

Conference held after delay due to Israel-Iran war; Luxembourg it could join France in recognizing Palestine; US avoids criticizing Riyadh while...

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Trump: Israel will ‘have to make decision’ on Gaza war, images of starvation ‘terrible’

Trump: Israel will ‘have to make decision’ on Gaza war, images of starvation ‘terrible’

Netanyahu says Israel has allowed aid to enter Gaza throughout the war, otherwise ‘there would be no Gazans,’ insists that Hamas stole...

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Ex-US humanitarian envoy pans Israeli claim that UN allowing aid to amass on Gaza border

Ex-US humanitarian envoy pans Israeli claim that UN allowing aid to amass on Gaza border

David Satterfield, who served during early months of war, says dangerous transport routes, looting from desperate Palestinians severely hinder ability...

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Apparently accepting talks impasse, Trump says Israel will have to ‘get rid of’ Hamas

Apparently accepting talks impasse, Trump says Israel will have to ‘get rid of’ Hamas

US president says terror group not interested in deal; echoing Witkoff, PM says Jerusalem weighing ‘alternative options’ to free hostages; 9 more...

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Rubio: French recognition of Palestine serves Hamas, is slap in the face to Oct. 7 victims

Rubio: French recognition of Palestine serves Hamas, is slap in the face to Oct. 7 victims

Footage shows far-right activists blocking aid trucks en route to Gaza * Hamas ‘surprised’ by Witkoff rejection of its response, insists it’s...

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Hamas responds to Gaza truce offer with ‘unacceptable’ new demands — mediators

Hamas responds to Gaza truce offer with ‘unacceptable’ new demands — mediators

Egyptian and Qatari negotiators tell Hamas to come back with more reasonable response; Witkoff slated to meet Dermer and Qatari PM in Italy on...

24.07.2025 60

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UN and Israel trade blame over Gaza aid issues as criticism grows over hunger crisis

UN and Israel trade blame over Gaza aid issues as criticism grows over hunger crisis

After Israel blames UN for aid bottleneck, spokesperson says approvals haven’t been granted to pick up or distribute aid from sites in Strip;...

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Witkoff hoping to travel to Doha this week to close hostage deal — source

Witkoff hoping to travel to Doha this week to close hostage deal — source

After State Department spokesperson announces that US envoy is already heading to region, source clarifies that he hasn’t left yet and will only...

23.07.2025 40

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Hamstrung PA weighs options as Israel continues to withhold its much-needed funds

Hamstrung PA weighs options as Israel continues to withhold its much-needed funds

Ramallah could halt security cooperation with IDF or declare state of emergency in West Bank, though both those steps may boomerang, highlighting...

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Source: Hamas negotiators unable to reach group’s Gaza leaders, slowing hostage talks

Source: Hamas negotiators unable to reach group’s Gaza leaders, slowing hostage talks

Sign-off needed from Hamas chiefs in Strip, who source warns may become even harder to reach as IDF expands offensive into Deir al-Balah; progress...

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Trump didn’t like seeing reports of Gazans killed while seeking aid — White House

Trump didn’t like seeing reports of Gazans killed while seeking aid — White House

Press secretary says US president ‘caught off guard’ by Israeli strikes on Syrian government sites and shelling that hit Gaza church,...

22.07.2025 60

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Mediators bullish on chances for Gaza deal next week after main obstacles overcome

Israel agrees to largely limit IDF presence to 1km-wide perimeter zone; Hamas still reviewing maps but has lifted veto on discussing hostage swap...

18.07.2025 60

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Latin, Orthodox patriarchs visit Gaza after deadly strike on enclave’s only Catholic church

Israeli official says Jerusalem will allow Syrian security forces to operate in Sweida for next 48 hours * Israel to send humanitarian aid to Syrian...

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Syrian gov’t forces begin withdrawing from Sweida as Israel vows to protect Druze

Withdrawal follows announcement of truce, which a Druze spiritual leader says includes ‘full integration of the province’ into Syrian state,...

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Official says Gaza deal ‘more likely than not,’ as Israel said to retract pullback demands

Sources involved in mediation tell ToI Jerusalem ended insistence on remaining in several areas, opening window for deal within days; Zamir: IDF will...

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Sa’ar hails ‘diplomatic victory’ as EU holds off on sanctioning Israel over Gaza war

But EU officials say they’ll reconsider sanctions at next meeting in two weeks if Israel doesn’t implement pledged steps on Gaza aid, release of...

16.07.2025 50

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Trump’s pick for UN ambassador says he’ll work to dismantle UNRWA if confirmed

Ousted White House national security adviser Mike Waltz points to UN’s disproportionate focus on Israel as he blasts ‘pervasive antisemitism’ at...

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US envoy urges Israel to probe ‘terrorist murder’ of Palestinian-American in West Bank

Huckabee’s statement appears to be his first on settler violence; police representative stuns judge by admitting to being unaware anyone was killed...

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Israel has eased stance on IDF pullback in Gaza, but not enough for Hamas — diplomat

New maps still envision 2 KM buffer zone around Rafah, where Israel is planning controversial ‘humanitarian city’ that terror group aims to...

15.07.2025 40

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Trump hopes for Gaza deal within a week, as sources allege Netanyahu stalling

US officials huddle with Qataris at soccer match amid stuck talks; report says PM promised far-right coalition allies fighting will resume after...

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Doha talks stuck on IDF withdrawal; Palestinian officials say discussions nearing collapse

Hamas rejects proposal showing continued Israeli control over parts of Gaza, including Rafah buffer zone, sources tell ToI; Palestinian official:...

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PM says he’s in sync with Trump on hostage deal, won’t agree to one ‘at any price’

Netanyahu insists Trump’s strategy for agreement doesn’t involve pressuring Israel; Hamas says it will free 10 hostages during potential Gaza...

10.07.2025 60

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US sanctions anti-Israel UN rapporteur Albanese over ‘warfare’ campaigns

Rubio lambasts ‘illegitimate and shameful efforts to prompt ICC action against US and Israel’ in move announced as Netanyahu wraps up 4-day US trip

10.07.2025 60

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US said to tell mediators it won’t let Israel resume Gaza war, as optimism for deal swirls

Stance won’t be explicit in text in order to keep heat on Hamas during permanent ceasefire talks, sources say; PM, Trump sanguine on agreement...

09.07.2025 10

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Netanyahu quietly leaves White House without announcement of breakthrough in Gaza talks

PM’s second sit-down with Trump in as many days ends with no public component; Witkoff delays Doha trip in sign talks not yet ripe after expressing...

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Netanyahu surprises Trump with Nobel nomination as both leaders hail their great successes

Trump says he’s ready to strike Iran again if needed, but he doesn’t think it will be necessary; PM says the two are ‘getting close’ to...

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Witkoff to join hostage talks in Doha as sides told Trump wants deal by week’s end

Negotiators make progress on closing gaps regarding aid and IDF withdrawal, but will need US president’s help to bridge key dispute on whether deal...

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Hamas responds ‘positively’ to truce offer, says it’s ready to start proximity talks

But source says response includes reservations on key issues, as Hamas aims to prevent Israel from resuming war, lift curbs on UN aid and secure a...

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Israel says it received Hamas’s response to hostage deal offer, is studying its contents

Islamic Jihad says supports Gaza ceasefire talks, demands ‘guarantees’ * Hamas leader says he’s prepared for ‘war of martyrdom’ if...

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Freed US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander meets Trump, urges deal for remaining captives

At White House, ex-soldier says he ‘came to thank the person who is responsible for saving my life,’ tells US president his treatment in captivity...

04.07.2025 50

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Trump says Israel ‘agreed to necessary conditions to finalize’ 60-day Gaza ceasefire

US president says ‘we’ll work with all parties to end the war’ during two-month truce, urges Hamas to accept the proposal ‘because it will not...

02.07.2025 60

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Trump says he hopes Gaza ceasefire will be reached ‘sometime next week’

US president set to meet Netanyahu on Monday; Hamas reportedly seeks more assurances Israel will not renew fighting after 60-day truce deal proposed...

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Netanyahu set to visit White House July 7 as US pushes for end to Gaza war

Prime minister holds second meeting on ceasefire in as many days, but disagreements remain; official says Israel trying to get US to press Qatar to...

01.07.2025 60

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‘Let Bibi Go’: Trump doubles down on call to end Netanyahu’s corruption trial

In 2nd comments within days, US president calls proceedings a ‘witch hunt’ and highlights billions in US aid to Israel, declares, ‘We are not...

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‘You got beat to hell’: Trump says he saved Khamenei from ‘ugly, ignominious’ death in war

US president says he reversed plans to remove sanctions on Iran because of supreme leader’s ‘blatant and foolish’ statement after ceasefire

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Trump speculates Gaza ceasefire will be reached ‘within the next week’

US president laments humanitarian crisis in Strip, touts decision to donate $30 million to controversial aid group; top Netanyahu aide said due to...

28.06.2025 60

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Gaza clans deny Hamas is stealing aid, after Israel partially halts deliveries

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it was the only aid group operating in the enclave Thursday, as UN officials say access to border crossing was...

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Witkoff: Countries not previously contemplated will soon join Abraham Accords

US special envoy teases ‘some pretty big announcements’ in pact that could be ‘stabilizer’ for Middle East; warns uranium enrichment still...

26.06.2025 40

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Mediator: Ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas possible ‘within days’

Bishara Bahbah says conclusion of Israel-Iran war puts Gaza back atop regional agenda, but Arab diplomat argues that dynamic that led to standstill in...

25.06.2025 40

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Trump says Israel and Iran agreed to ‘complete and total ceasefire,’ ending ’12 Day War’

President says sides will launch final strikes in coming hours before truce takes force on Tuesday; Iran’s FM denies deal but says that if...

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Iran threatens ‘everlasting consequences’ after US strikes nuclear sites

Top Iranian diplomat condemns assault as illegal under international law; Tehran calls for UN emergency session; state broadcaster warns every...

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What to know about the Iranian nuclear sites that were hit by US strikes

The Natanz, Fordo and Isfahan facilities, integral to the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, were repeatedly hit in covert attacks

22.06.2025 40

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Netanyahu hails US strikes on Iran: ‘First comes strength, then comes peace’

Trump averted Mideast ‘nuclear arms race,’ says opposition leader Lapid, as US attacks on nuclear sites receive widespread Israeli support

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US joins Israel’s war in Iran, bombs fortified Fordo site and other nuclear facilities

Underground site hit with bunker-busters, while Natanz and Isfahan targeted by submarine missiles in strikes coordinated with Israel; IDF reinstates...

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‘Only time will tell!’: Trump further teases possible US attack on Iran in next 2 weeks

COGAT says it facilitated entry of 430 aid trucks into Gaza this week; UN says 600 needed daily * Saudi Arabia, Egypt denounces ‘blatant Israeli...

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