Tag: Israel-hamas War
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Trump plays stand-up comedian in improvised, sometimes pointed remarks at Israeli Knesset
President Donald Trump played diplomat and stand-up comedian during his speech at the Knesset, where he celebrated the release of all living hostages from Gaza. Speaking before the Israeli legislature on Monday, Trump offered a series of off-the-cuff remarks and jokes about corruption scandals, the handsome features of Israel Defense Forces soldiers, his billionaire funders,…
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Today in History: October 7, surprise attacks spark Israel-Hamas War
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2025. There are 85 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led militants launched air and ground attacks on Israel, killing nearly 1,200 and taking more than 250 hostages. The attacks, followed hours later by Israeli counterattacks, marked the beginning of…
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Canada joins other countries in recognizing a Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly
Canada has recognized a Palestinian state, despite opposition from the U.S., hoping it leads to peace based on two states living side by side
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UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting anger from Israel
The U.K., Australia and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, prompting an angry response from Israel
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French towns fly Palestinian flag despite government orders ahead of state recognition
Some French mayors have defied government orders and flown Palestinian flags on town halls, with more expected to follow suit as France prepares to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly
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Controversial antisemitism bill awaits Newsom’s signature
A hotly contested bill aimed at reducing antisemitism in California schools now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. AB 715, introduced by Democratic Assemblymembers Rick Chavez Zbur of Los Angeles and Dawn Addis of San Luis Obispo, seeks to rein in antisemitism in schools by establishing a new Office of Civil Rights to work directly with…
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Israeli strikes kill more than 40 people in Gaza, say health officials, ahead of UN meeting
Health officials say Israeli strikes in Gaza City overnight and at a refugee camp have killed more than 40 people, including 19 women and children
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Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza City as some countries prepare to recognize Palestinian state
Israeli strikes have killed at least 14 people overnight in Gaza City, according to health officials
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Trump’s peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate
President Donald Trump likes to project dominance and confidence on the world stage, but lately he’s been expressing more frustration and disappointment
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Orthodox patriarch defends recognition of an independent Ukrainian church
The spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians has defended his 2019 decision to recognize an independent church in Ukraine