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Middle East crisis: Israeli strikes kill 17 Palestinians in Gaza live updates

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in significant civilian casualties, highlighting ongoing humanitarian crises in conflict zones.

Missile fired from Yemen hits Israel, injures 16 DW 12/21/2024

A missile from Yemen struck Tel Aviv, injuring 16, following Israeli airstrikes on Yemen; the Houthis claim responsibility.

Will Israel's Government Ratify the Gaza Ceasefire Deal?

Israel's internal political dynamics impact the approval of the peace deal with Hamas.

The Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal hangs by a thread. This is what must happen for peace to last | Simon Tisdall

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is fragile and may not last due to Netanyahu's reluctance to continue it.

Israelis, Palestinians wait for ceasefire to take hold DW 01/19/2025

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas begins, including hostages' release and a potential return to conflict.

Netanyahu says Israel reserves right to resume war' as over 70 arrested at pro-Gaza rally in Westminster

Israel reserves the right to resume fighting if hostages are not released; Netanyahu emphasizes readiness for new strategies.

Middle East crisis: Israeli strikes kill 17 Palestinians in Gaza live updates

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in significant civilian casualties, highlighting ongoing humanitarian crises in conflict zones.

Missile fired from Yemen hits Israel, injures 16 DW 12/21/2024

A missile from Yemen struck Tel Aviv, injuring 16, following Israeli airstrikes on Yemen; the Houthis claim responsibility.

Will Israel's Government Ratify the Gaza Ceasefire Deal?

Israel's internal political dynamics impact the approval of the peace deal with Hamas.

The Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal hangs by a thread. This is what must happen for peace to last | Simon Tisdall

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is fragile and may not last due to Netanyahu's reluctance to continue it.

Israelis, Palestinians wait for ceasefire to take hold DW 01/19/2025

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas begins, including hostages' release and a potential return to conflict.

Netanyahu says Israel reserves right to resume war' as over 70 arrested at pro-Gaza rally in Westminster

Israel reserves the right to resume fighting if hostages are not released; Netanyahu emphasizes readiness for new strategies.
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#gaza-ceasefire

Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire

Biden and Trump collaborated unexpectedly to negotiate a Gaza cease-fire deal, highlighting the possibility of bipartisan diplomacy even in contentious political climates.

Gaza ceasefire begins with dramatic release of 3 Israeli hostages

A ceasefire in Gaza led to the release of Israeli hostages, highlighting a significant moment in the long-standing conflict.

Israel-Gaza war live: Ceasefire and hostage deal right on brink', says US, as hopes rise for agreement

Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are at a critical juncture, with significant progress made but awaiting Hamas's final response.

No One Won the War in Gaza

The Gaza ceasefire, though fragile, offers a momentary pause that could lead to valuable regional reflection on alliances and conflict.

Live updates: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal set to begin Sunday in Gaza

A temporary ceasefire in Gaza aims to facilitate hostage exchanges and humanitarian aid amidst ongoing tensions.
Israeli leadership highlights conditions tied to the ceasefire and readiness to resume military action.

JUST IN: Netanyahu Puts the Brakes On Ceasefire Deal Blaming Hamas for Reneging' On Agreement

The Gaza ceasefire deal is stalled due to accusations of Hamas reneging on the agreement, causing significant political fallout in Israel.

Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire

Biden and Trump collaborated unexpectedly to negotiate a Gaza cease-fire deal, highlighting the possibility of bipartisan diplomacy even in contentious political climates.

Gaza ceasefire begins with dramatic release of 3 Israeli hostages

A ceasefire in Gaza led to the release of Israeli hostages, highlighting a significant moment in the long-standing conflict.

Israel-Gaza war live: Ceasefire and hostage deal right on brink', says US, as hopes rise for agreement

Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are at a critical juncture, with significant progress made but awaiting Hamas's final response.

No One Won the War in Gaza

The Gaza ceasefire, though fragile, offers a momentary pause that could lead to valuable regional reflection on alliances and conflict.

Live updates: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal set to begin Sunday in Gaza

A temporary ceasefire in Gaza aims to facilitate hostage exchanges and humanitarian aid amidst ongoing tensions.
Israeli leadership highlights conditions tied to the ceasefire and readiness to resume military action.

JUST IN: Netanyahu Puts the Brakes On Ceasefire Deal Blaming Hamas for Reneging' On Agreement

The Gaza ceasefire deal is stalled due to accusations of Hamas reneging on the agreement, causing significant political fallout in Israel.
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#prisoner-exchange

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: What do we know about the captives held in Gaza?

Ceasefire deal brings hope for release of Israeli captives held in Gaza, amid rising tensions and casualties.

Douglas Murray: It is time to eliminate Hamas and bring our hostages back home

The urgency for a strong and immediate U.S. response to hostage situations involving Hamas has been highlighted, particularly post-October 7.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: What do we know about the captives held in Gaza?

Ceasefire deal brings hope for release of Israeli captives held in Gaza, amid rising tensions and casualties.

Douglas Murray: It is time to eliminate Hamas and bring our hostages back home

The urgency for a strong and immediate U.S. response to hostage situations involving Hamas has been highlighted, particularly post-October 7.
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#trump-administration

What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

Gulf states show a cautious stance toward Trump's return, highlighting diverging views on Iran and Israel.

From Trump's second term to wildfires in LA, check out these podcasts

The NPR One team provides curated podcast recommendations for 2025, focusing on important political, social, and environmental issues.

Opinion | Biden Has a Pair of Gifts for Trump

Trump's strategy in 2025 must adapt to global conflicts and maintain alliances to capitalize on enemy weaknesses.

What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

Gulf states show a cautious stance toward Trump's return, highlighting diverging views on Iran and Israel.

From Trump's second term to wildfires in LA, check out these podcasts

The NPR One team provides curated podcast recommendations for 2025, focusing on important political, social, and environmental issues.

Opinion | Biden Has a Pair of Gifts for Trump

Trump's strategy in 2025 must adapt to global conflicts and maintain alliances to capitalize on enemy weaknesses.
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#humanitarian-aid

State Department warned Trump team of looming UNRWA "catastrophe" in Gaza

Gaza is nearing a state of uninhabitability due to the ongoing conflict and legislative actions affecting UNRWA operations.

LGBTQ+ Congress members cautiously optimistic about Gaza ceasefire deal

LGBTQ+ members of Congress view the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal positively, highlighting humanitarian needs and the importance of hostages' release.

State Department warned Trump team of looming UNRWA "catastrophe" in Gaza

Gaza is nearing a state of uninhabitability due to the ongoing conflict and legislative actions affecting UNRWA operations.

LGBTQ+ Congress members cautiously optimistic about Gaza ceasefire deal

LGBTQ+ members of Congress view the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal positively, highlighting humanitarian needs and the importance of hostages' release.
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How the Gaza war has remade the Middle East

The Israel-Hamas war has drastically altered the geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, challenging long-standing rules of engagement.

Israeli historian Ilan Pappe: This is the last phase of Zionism'

Ilan Pappe describes current Israeli actions as representing 'neo-Zionism,' a more extreme and aggressive iteration of past Zionist principles.
#israeli-military

Israel-Gaza war live: Progress made in ceasefire and hostage release talks, officials say, but deal not yet reached

Israeli attacks on Gaza have resulted in significant civilian casualties, especially among displaced persons seeking shelter.

Yemen's Houthis hit Tel Aviv, Israel, with missile

Escalating conflict between Israel and Houthi rebels, marked by retaliatory strikes and a failure to intercept missiles.

Israel launches deadly air raids against Yemen after missile attack

Israeli air raids on Houthi positions in Yemen were a direct response to increased missile attacks launched from Yemen towards Israel.

Israel-Gaza war live: Progress made in ceasefire and hostage release talks, officials say, but deal not yet reached

Israeli attacks on Gaza have resulted in significant civilian casualties, especially among displaced persons seeking shelter.

Yemen's Houthis hit Tel Aviv, Israel, with missile

Escalating conflict between Israel and Houthi rebels, marked by retaliatory strikes and a failure to intercept missiles.

Israel launches deadly air raids against Yemen after missile attack

Israeli air raids on Houthi positions in Yemen were a direct response to increased missile attacks launched from Yemen towards Israel.
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'Art is a meeting place': inside Israel's first official museum of Arab culture

The Umm el-Fahem Art Gallery's opening signifies a pivotal cultural development in Israel amidst ongoing regional conflict.
#syria

Baby reported among seven killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school; Jordan hosts Syria talks Middle East crisis live

Clashes between the Palestinian Authority and militants in Jenin resulted in casualties, raising tensions in the region.
Israeli airstrikes hit a school in Gaza, leading to civilian casualties amid ongoing conflict.
The fall of Assad's regime in Syria triggered foreign airstrikes as external powers sought control over the emerging situation.

Syria in 2024: A year that changed everything in a war-torn nation

The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024 represents a significant change in Syria's political landscape, restoring hope for many.

Syria's mass grave: What do you expect when you ignore REAL evil and bash Israel instead?

The mass grave in Syria, with over 100,000 bodies, highlights the extreme brutality of Bashar al-Assad's regime against its own citizens.

To act or not to act in Syria: Trump's first foreign policy dilemma

The U.S. should avoid involvement in the Syrian conflict, as Trump suggested, but his administration faces challenges requiring prompt action.
The priority is ensuring Syria's stability to prevent chaos similar to the aftermath of previous regime collapses.

U.S. citizen found in Syria says he was imprisoned for months

An American citizen named Travis Timmerman was detained in Syria for seven months before being released amid regional tensions and ongoing conflicts.

Baby reported among seven killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school; Jordan hosts Syria talks Middle East crisis live

Clashes between the Palestinian Authority and militants in Jenin resulted in casualties, raising tensions in the region.
Israeli airstrikes hit a school in Gaza, leading to civilian casualties amid ongoing conflict.
The fall of Assad's regime in Syria triggered foreign airstrikes as external powers sought control over the emerging situation.

Syria in 2024: A year that changed everything in a war-torn nation

The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024 represents a significant change in Syria's political landscape, restoring hope for many.

Syria's mass grave: What do you expect when you ignore REAL evil and bash Israel instead?

The mass grave in Syria, with over 100,000 bodies, highlights the extreme brutality of Bashar al-Assad's regime against its own citizens.

To act or not to act in Syria: Trump's first foreign policy dilemma

The U.S. should avoid involvement in the Syrian conflict, as Trump suggested, but his administration faces challenges requiring prompt action.
The priority is ensuring Syria's stability to prevent chaos similar to the aftermath of previous regime collapses.

U.S. citizen found in Syria says he was imprisoned for months

An American citizen named Travis Timmerman was detained in Syria for seven months before being released amid regional tensions and ongoing conflicts.
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#gaza

Israel accused of act of genocide over restriction of Gaza water supply

Restrictions on Gaza's water supply constitute genocide, according to Human Rights Watch, due to resulting health crises and deliberate targeting by Israeli forces.

Gaza population falls 6 percent since start of war, statistics agency says

Gaza's population has decreased by 160,000 due to conflict, marking a significant humanitarian crisis.

UN: Humanitarian aid to north Gaza largely blocked in last 2 months

Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza has been largely blocked for 66 days, leaving tens of thousands without essential supplies.

Israel accused of act of genocide over restriction of Gaza water supply

Restrictions on Gaza's water supply constitute genocide, according to Human Rights Watch, due to resulting health crises and deliberate targeting by Israeli forces.

Gaza population falls 6 percent since start of war, statistics agency says

Gaza's population has decreased by 160,000 due to conflict, marking a significant humanitarian crisis.

UN: Humanitarian aid to north Gaza largely blocked in last 2 months

Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza has been largely blocked for 66 days, leaving tens of thousands without essential supplies.
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U.S. amplifies strikes on Yemen's Houthis as tensions with Israel flare

The Biden administration escalated airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen to counter Iranian-backed aggression and protect regional allies.

Israeli PM Netanyahu leaves hospital against medical advice to attend key vote

Netanyahu prioritized attending a crucial budget vote after prostate surgery.
#hamas

Israel confirms it killed Hamas political leader in Tehran in July

Israel confirmed the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, highlighting its military operations against militant leaders.

U.S. asks Israel to approve military aid to Palestinian security forces

The operation against militants in Jenin is critical for the stability of the Palestinian Authority.

Exclusive | Palestinian leader predicts Trump will 'destroy' Iran and crumble Hamas

Trump's election could weaken Hamas significantly by addressing Iran's influence.

Israel confirms it killed Hamas political leader in Tehran in July

Israel confirmed the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, highlighting its military operations against militant leaders.

U.S. asks Israel to approve military aid to Palestinian security forces

The operation against militants in Jenin is critical for the stability of the Palestinian Authority.

Exclusive | Palestinian leader predicts Trump will 'destroy' Iran and crumble Hamas

Trump's election could weaken Hamas significantly by addressing Iran's influence.
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Pope Francis urges world to silence sound of arms' in Christmas speech

Pope Francis calls for global peace, urging dialogue to resolve conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, especially highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The week around the world in 20 pictures

A company tied to Trump donors employs undocumented Mexican workers in the US.
Children in Gaza face immense trauma, with many fearing for their lives.
Israel plans to hold a buffer zone in Syria amid ceasefire negotiations.

Israel Airstrikes Yemen's Rebel-Held Capital and Port City After Houthi Attack Targeted Israel

Israeli airstrikes in Yemen mark a significant military escalation in the conflict, highlighting geopolitical tensions involving Iran-backed Houthis and Israel.

Raqqa, former Islamic State stronghold, faces regime change in Syria under shadow of Turkey

Raqqa's transition from a war-torn city to a place of cautious renewal faces new fears of Turkish military aggression.

Letters: Editorial criticizing Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council for cease-fire resolution is tone-deaf

The Tribune Editorial Board overlooks the diverse perspectives within Jewish Chicago regarding the Gaza conflict.
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