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Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing the total since Israel broke ceasefire to nearly 600

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Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing the total since Israel broke ceasefire to nearly 600

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are ‘only the beginning’

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are ‘only the beginning’

The Hunt: US concerns about Iranian terrorism grow

The Hunt: US concerns about Iranian terrorism grow

Mourning two young brothers, the Bibas family of Israel awaits fate of their mother

Mourning two young brothers, the Bibas family of Israel awaits fate of their mother

No injuries from Israeli bus explosions in suspected militant attack, police say

No injuries from Israeli bus explosions in suspected militant attack, police say

Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages. That could resolve its ceasefire dispute with Israel

Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages. That could resolve its ceasefire dispute with Israel

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Super Bowl halftime performer detained after unfurling Sudanese-Palestinian flag

Super Bowl halftime performer detained after unfurling Sudanese-Palestinian flag

Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel prepares for it

Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel prepares for it

The Hunt: Former Trump official speaks out about termination of his security detail

The Hunt: Former Trump official speaks out about termination of his security detail

Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached after last minute snags

Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached after last minute snags

Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux

Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux

Hamas OKs draft agreement of a Gaza ceasefire and the release of some hostages, officials say

Hamas OKs draft agreement of a Gaza ceasefire and the release of some hostages, officials say

Significant progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

Significant progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

Gunmen targeting bus in the occupied West Bank kill 3 people

Gunmen targeting bus in the occupied West Bank kill 3 people

US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says

American pilgrim imprisoned in Assad’s Syria calls his release from prison a ‘blessing’

American pilgrim imprisoned in Assad’s Syria calls his release from prison a ‘blessing’

The Hunt: Former terror disciple now controls destiny of Syria

The Hunt: Former terror disciple now controls destiny of Syria

Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say

Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say

Syria latest: Syrians celebrate Bashar Assad’s fall as his whereabouts remain unknown

Syria latest: Syrians celebrate Bashar Assad’s fall as his whereabouts remain unknown

Assad regime in Syria may fall in days, US increasingly believes

Assad regime in Syria may fall in days, US increasingly believes

The Hunt: Al Qaida linked terror group stuns Syria, poses challenge to US

The Hunt: Al Qaida linked terror group stuns Syria, poses challenge to US

Thousands of Lebanese return to their homes as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold

Thousands of Lebanese return to their homes as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold

Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting

Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting

The Hunt: 2025 could see resurgence of global terrorism

The Hunt: 2025 could see resurgence of global terrorism

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