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Middle East latest: Israel says it will keep control of Gaza-Egypt crossing

Middle East latest: Israel says it will keep control of Gaza-Egypt crossing

Israel said it will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas.
Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip , Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.
Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant
Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip , Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.
'My heart is with LA': Pope prays for people of Los Angeles as they endure wildfires

'My heart is with LA': Pope prays for people of Los Angeles as they endure wildfires

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis offered prayers Wednesday for the people of Los Angeles as they endure deadly fires.
Suspected settlers attacked Palestinian villages hours before Trump rescinded Biden sanctions

Suspected settlers attacked Palestinian villages hours before Trump rescinded Biden sanctions

JINSAFUT, West Bank (AP) — Shortly after suspected Jewish settlers stormed Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank late Monday, setting cars and property ablaze, U.S.
Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia

Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country, police said on Wednesday.
Middle East latest: Israel launches a major West Bank operation, days after Gaza ceasefire

Middle East latest: Israel launches a major West Bank operation, days after Gaza ceasefire

Israel launched a major military operation Tuesday in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin that killed at least nine Palestinians and left at least 40 more people wounded, Palestinian health officials said, as Israel’s fragile ceasefire with Hamas in
Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia

Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country, police said on Wednesday.
Palestinians confront a landscape of destruction in Gaza's 'ghost towns'

Palestinians confront a landscape of destruction in Gaza's 'ghost towns'

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza are confronting an apocalyptic landscape of devastation after a ceasefire paused more than 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.