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As US and Israel Plot Iran Escalation, Regional Powers Scramble to Avert It

As US and Israel Plot Iran Escalation, Regional Powers Scramble to Avert It

Saudi, Pakistani, and Turkish leaders met with Iranian officials in Tehran, signaling their reticence to renew the war.

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UK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Are a First Step. They Must Go Further.

The new sanctions may be groundbreaking, but they're also full of loopholes — including for certain weapons exports.

12.09.2026 10

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Israel Rejects Board of Peace Plan Linking Hamas Disarmament to Troop Withdrawal

Calls for a “demilitarized Palestinian state” ultimately amount to Palestinians surrendering the right to self-defense.

10.08.2026 10

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The US Occupation of Gaza Is Officially Beginning

A draft resolution from Trump's “Board of Peace” outlines plans for a US-run Gaza, with no place for Palestinians.

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Trump Admin Appears to Be Backing Off Plan for International Occupation of Gaza

Palestinian factions' unified opposition to the plan has seemingly pressured Trump's regional partners to reconsider it.

26.12.2025 10

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