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Trump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack that the US blames on IS

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Trump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack that the US blames on IS

Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza

Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza

Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot

Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot

Saudis to host investment summit in DC’s Kennedy Center during crown prince’s visit, sources say

Saudis to host investment summit in DC’s Kennedy Center during crown prince’s visit, sources say

Israel’s military says ceasefire is back on as death toll from Gaza strikes reaches 104

Israel’s military says ceasefire is back on as death toll from Gaza strikes reaches 104

Israel says Hamas hands over ‘2 coffins of deceased hostages’ from Gaza

Israel says Hamas hands over ‘2 coffins of deceased hostages’ from Gaza

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After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Trump urges leaders to put ‘old feuds’ aside as he calls for a new era of harmony in the Middle East

Trump urges leaders to put ‘old feuds’ aside as he calls for a new era of harmony in the Middle East

Amid relief of Gaza ceasefire, US Muslim, Jewish groups agree on difficulty of achieving lasting peace

Amid relief of Gaza ceasefire, US Muslim, Jewish groups agree on difficulty of achieving lasting peace

Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holds

Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holds

UN imposes ‘snapback’ sanctions on a hungrier, poorer and more anxious Iran

UN imposes ‘snapback’ sanctions on a hungrier, poorer and more anxious Iran

Israeli military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City as thousands of Palestinians flee

Israeli military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City as thousands of Palestinians flee

Rubio is in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza

Rubio is in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza

Israeli strike in Qatar targets Hamas leaders as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israeli strike in Qatar targets Hamas leaders as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposal

Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack on Jerusalem bus stop

Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack on Jerusalem bus stop

Israel calls on famine-stricken residents to flee and targets more high-rises in Gaza City

Israel calls on famine-stricken residents to flee and targets more high-rises in Gaza City

Israel announces plan to retake Gaza City in another escalation of the war

Israel announces plan to retake Gaza City in another escalation of the war

Analysis: Siege in Sudan’s El Fasher signals historic humanitarian collapse

Analysis: Siege in Sudan’s El Fasher signals historic humanitarian collapse

Israel’s military says airdrops of aid will begin in Gaza as hunger grows

Israel’s military says airdrops of aid will begin in Gaza as hunger grows

Analysis: From Gaza to Belarus, a series of global crises tests US focus and influence

Analysis: From Gaza to Belarus, a series of global crises tests US focus and influence

UK, Canada and 26 other countries say the war in Gaza ‘must end now’

UK, Canada and 26 other countries say the war in Gaza ‘must end now’

32 Palestinians shot dead trying to reach US group’s food distribution sites, Gaza authorities say

32 Palestinians shot dead trying to reach US group’s food distribution sites, Gaza authorities say

Israeli strike hits Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to Pope Francis

Israeli strike hits Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to Pope Francis

Trump and Netanyahu take a victory lap to mark strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

Trump and Netanyahu take a victory lap to mark strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

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