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US holding off on penalties for IDF’s Netzah Yehuda unit over West Bank rights abuses

Several Israeli officials spoke this week with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to try to convince the US to halt planned actions against...

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Gaza ‘solidarity encampment’ shakes up Northwestern campus but leaves no clear winners

Jewish students unnerved, but defiant; pro-Palestinians enjoy growing numbers, but demands unmet; university head avoids punishing violators but still...

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US troops begin constructing Gaza pier, aiming to have it operational by early May

IDF says it will secure pier * USC cancels main graduation ceremony amid escalating anti-Israel protests across the country * UN notes steps by Israel...

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18 countries demand hostage release; US: There’s a deal on the table, Hamas rejected it

American pressure has ‘no value,’ Hamas official retorts, even as administration official says proposed truce would ultimately lead to a...

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Biden meets at White House with Avigail Idan, 4, who was held hostage by Hamas

US president’s top aide says sit-down with Israeli-American and her family ‘a reminder of the work still to do’ to free the...

previous day 20

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Biden’s Gaza humanitarian envoy to be replaced after overseeing aid boost

Ex-UN humanitarian coordinator for Yemen, Iraq and Sudan Lise Grande to take over from David Satterfield, who says volume of assistance entering Gaza...

wednesday 30

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Blinken: Both Hamas onslaught, ensuing Israeli offensive raise human rights concerns

Top US diplomat denies ‘double standard’ in assessing allegations against Israel, rejects comparisons between Israeli war against terror...

23.04.2024 50

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Dozens arrested at Yale, Columbia pauses in-person classes amid anti-Israel protests

Riot police clear protest encampment at Yale; Columbia’s Nemat Shafik says classes will be held virtually to ‘deescalate the...

22.04.2024 30

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US split over whether Netanyahu capable of accepting Palestinian component of Saudi deal

Key White House figures believe PM will show flexibility to salvage legacy, while others in State Dept think he’s too ideologically entrenched...

22.04.2024 50

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Biden blasts ‘alarming surge of antisemitism’ amid anti-Israel protests at Columbia

Hillel urges Jewish students not to leave after rabbi tells them to stay home until campus is safe; alumni to university president: ‘If you...

22.04.2024 30

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US mulling sanctions against other IDF units for alleged rights violations – sources

Official says move is part of US policy that disapproves of Israeli conduct in West Bank, but backs right to self defense; source says practical...

22.04.2024 40

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Top Ben Gvir ally, former MK aide among targets of latest US and EU settler sanctions

US official says listing Benzi Gopstein part of calculated decision to target those in political orbit of most extreme Israeli officials while...

20.04.2024 30

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Hostage families block Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway; CIA chief blames Hamas for deadlock

Burns says Hamas ‘standing in the way of’ Gazans getting the aid they need; official says IDF strike that killed Haniyeh’s sons,...

20.04.2024 30

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US remains unconvinced by Israel’s plans for Rafah after second meeting

US participants in virtual summit ‘concern[ed] with various courses of action in Rafah,’ Washington says; sides discuss Iran hours before...

19.04.2024 30

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US vetoes Security Council resolution granting Palestinians full-member status at UN

12 nations back measure, including France, Japan, South Korea, which haven’t individually recognized Palestinian state; US official: They voted...

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Ex-Mossad spy whose novel predicted October 7 fears for Israel’s future

Mishka Ben-David wrote book in 2017 in which Hamas attacks kibbutzim in the south and featuring an Iranian strike from the skies

19.04.2024 20

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US and Britain announce new sanctions against Iran after attack on Israel

Measures target entities enabling Iran’s drone production and supporting the IRGC, impose new controls to restrict Iran’s access to technologies

19.04.2024 10

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Biden urges Congress to act on Israel aid, says Iran aims ‘to destroy Israel forever’

After president’s op-ed calls for government to pass assistance packages for Israel, Ukraine, House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push...

18.04.2024 20

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Behind the scenes of US shift from rapping Israel over Gaza to defending it from Iran

US official reveals Israel informed White House of IRGC strike at meeting to discuss Rafah op and that president’s call with PM to discuss WCK...

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IDF lifts Iran-strike restrictions on gatherings a day earlier than originally planned

US says it intercepted nearly half of drones launched by Iran * Biden urges Congress to swiftly pass Israel aid after Iran strike * Hamas said to...

15.04.2024 50

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‘Not seeking war’: White House stresses US won’t join Israeli counterstrike on Iran

NYT reports Biden dissuaded PM from launching response when they spoke after Iranian attack; senior American official: Israel ‘made clear’...

15.04.2024 30

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Biden predicts Iran attack on Israel ‘sooner than later,’ renews warning: ‘Don’t’

US president: ‘We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed’; report warns Tehran could launch major drone and missile attack...

13.04.2024 30

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Despite Hamas’s hopes and Biden’s fears, Ramadan didn’t spread Gaza war to Jerusalem

Officials say Palestinians weren’t interested in heeding Hamas call to rile up Al-Aqsa, where Ben Gvir was blocked from exerting influence and...

12.04.2024 40

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Biden says US commitment to Israel ‘ironclad,’ is waiting for PM to honor aid pledges

US president calls on Hamas to accept truce and hostage deal proposal currently on table, a day after airing of interview in which he appeared to put...

11.04.2024 40

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‘It’s an established fact’: US envoy says most Gazans at risk of imminent famine

After recent aid influx, Satterfield points to lack of trucks in Gaza to distribute it, acknowledges Hamas has stolen some assistance but says most...

11.04.2024 40

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Biden urges Israel to ‘just call for’ 6-8 week ceasefire, slams PM’s handling of Gaza war

White House denies US president’s remarks in interview taped before heated call with premier mark shift in policy, insists he was referring to...

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Contradicting Netanyahu, Gallant told Austin no date set for Rafah op — source

Defense minister: Israel still finalizing evacuation plans; Sullivan says PM hasn’t briefed US on date for offensive, but suggests gap between...

10.04.2024 60

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Cabinet convenes to discuss potential truce as hostage deal hangs in balance

Reported US proposal would see 900 Palestinian prisoners freed in exchange for 40 hostages; ‘cardinal’ gaps remain on Hamas demands for...

09.04.2024 10

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US says ‘no evidence’ of Gaza genocide, but wants Israel to deliver on aid long-term

After senior Democrat says ICJ will find Israel guilty, Austin defends Jerusalem, but warns that Gaza famine would accelerate violence; Blinken:...

09.04.2024 20

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UK arms exports to Israel will continue, Cameron says, bucking left-wing pressure

British foreign secretary says he still has ‘grave concerns’ regarding Gaza humanitarian situation, but that London remains committed to...

09.04.2024 10

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US says weekend boost in Gaza aid a ‘good start,’ but Israel not off the hook yet

After wartime record numbers of trucks enter Strip on Sunday and Monday, Biden officials say they want such figures sustained for long-term; Lapid...

08.04.2024 10

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Israeli official: Mediators putting ‘no pressure’ on Hamas, Sinwar doesn’t want deal

Senior official denies Israel has received terror group’s response to its latest ceasefire-for-hostages proposal, following report that Hamas...

06.04.2024 40

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After tense phone call with Netanyahu, Biden says Israel is doing what he asked for

Reports say US president told PM that ‘We won’t be able to support you’ if you don’t change course on Gaza; US not planning its own probe...

05.04.2024 9

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US envoy: Idea Biden trying to topple Netanyahu a ‘misconception’

In interview, Jack Lew says Oct. 7 upended his plan to orchestrate Saudi normalization, urges sending more aid into Gaza; says US campus antisemitism...

05.04.2024 10

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Qatar not inclined to assist in post-war Gaza reconstruction due to Israeli treatment

Some in Jerusalem look to distance Doha, but the warning from its PM could signal another country unwilling to help stabilize, reconstruct Strip,...

05.04.2024 30

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Trump says he’s not ‘loving the way’ Israel is fighting in Gaza: It’s ‘losing PR war’

Former US president stresses support for IDF op against Hamas but calls to ‘get it over with’; rages at release of ‘the most...

05.04.2024 20

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US signals opposition to renewed Palestinian bid for statehood status at UN

State Department says Palestinian state should be established ‘through direct negotiations… not at the United Nations,’ as PLO envoy...

04.04.2024 50

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Senior Israeli official warns of growing ‘shoot first, ask later’ culture in IDF

Head of World Central Kitchen accuses Israel of ‘systematically’ targeting aid convoy, says WCK was in IDF-controlled area; international...

04.04.2024 70

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IDF chief ‘sorry’ as details emerge of strike that picked off Gaza aid cars one by one

Halevi says tragedy caused by ‘misidentification’ in complex, wartime conditions; incident reportedly result of military reality in Gaza...

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‘We are sorry’: IDF chief says ‘misidentification’ led to strike on aid convoy

Four cops injured in ramming within Green Line; suspect from nearby Arab town shot dead * US denies involvement, foreknowledge of Israeli strike on...

03.04.2024 40

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Officials warn killing of NGO workers imperils Gaza aid, could stymie Israel’s war goals

UAE halting maritime corridor supply activities; Cypriot officials say ships carrying more aid returning to Cyprus as World Central Kitchen stops...

03.04.2024 50

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PA in final stages of talks with US to reform ‘pay-to-slay’ policy – official

One of the hold-ups has been receiving approval from Israel, which is viewed as critical for getting Congress on board; source fears initial leak of...

29.03.2024 10

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Integrating PA into Gaza aid efforts offers pilot to post-war governance, say experts

Report from Israel Policy Forum argues move would reduce bottlenecks, reliance on UNRWA while boosting West Bank economy; author: Israel, UN both...

29.03.2024 40

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US says Israeli banks don’t have to close accounts of sanctioned settlers

Letter clarifying policy comes after several banks denied those sanctioned access to their assets, infuriating treasury chief, who threatened to take...

29.03.2024 20

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Mother of captive soldier: ‘We stayed silent until today, the authorities scared us’

Families of kidnapped IDF troops to meet PM for first time since October 7 * IDF: Hamas gunmen open fire from Shifa Hospital ER * 3 hurt in West Bank...

28.03.2024 60

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‘Exemplary public servant, champion of the Jewish people’: PM eulogizes Joe Lieberman

High Court slated to respond to government request for extension to respond to petition after AG warns state will be obliged to start conscripting...

28.03.2024 30

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Gallant seeks to smooth over tensions after PM’s cancellation leaves him alone in DC

Defense minister stresses importance of US support between meetings with top Biden officials who use opportunity to pass along tough messages on Gaza...

27.03.2024 30

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Hamas hostage deal rebuff preceded UNSC vote, US says, accusing PM of playing politics

Top Biden administration official says Netanyahu’s claim that resolution led to hardened Hamas stance inaccurate, unfair to hostages, insinuates...

26.03.2024 60

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Israel using weapons in line with international law, not blocking Gaza aid, says US

State Department spokesperson says US has ongoing assessments of Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law and has ‘not found...

26.03.2024 60

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Perplexed by ‘overreaction,’ White House says PM stirring crisis in US-Israel ties

Netanyahu choosing to ‘create perception of daylight,’ Kirby says, when US hasn’t changed position linking truce to hostage deal; US...

26.03.2024 50

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