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Jacob Magid

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US warns its citizens to urgently leave almost all Mideast countries, including Israel

US warns its citizens to urgently leave almost all Mideast countries, including Israel

Uptick in American attacks on Iran expected in coming day, US official tells CNN; Trump vows revenge on Iran for attack on US embassy in Riyadh,...

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Rubio reveals US launched strikes against Iran because of planned Israeli attack

Rubio reveals US launched strikes against Iran because of planned Israeli attack

Top diplomat says US understood its assets would be hit by Iran in retaliation for a preemptive Israeli strike, even though Jerusalem seen as unlikely...

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Trump says he’s agreed to talk to Iran’s leaders, but estimates operation will take weeks

Trump says he’s agreed to talk to Iran’s leaders, but estimates operation will take weeks

White House official says dialogue with ‘new potential leadership’ to take place ‘eventually’; president continues to urge public to overthrow...

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Trump, unable to finish the job on his own, takes a gamble in Iran

Trump, unable to finish the job on his own, takes a gamble in Iran

US officials try to argue the president had no choice but to authorize Operation Epic Fury. He did, but felt conditions were ripe for regime change...

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Top US official: Iran planned to preemptively launch missiles, Trump was forced to act

Top US official: Iran planned to preemptively launch missiles, Trump was forced to act

Senior administration official claims US offered ‘free nuclear fuel forever’ but was rebuffed by Iran, which wanted to preserve its enrichment...

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Full text of Trump’s declaration of ‘major combat operations’ against Iran

Full text of Trump’s declaration of ‘major combat operations’ against Iran

President tells Iranians: ‘The hour of your freedom is at hand,’ vows to destroy regime’s missiles, navy, ensure ‘they will never have a...

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Trump unhappy with Iran’s conduct in nuke talks, but hasn’t made decision on striking

Trump unhappy with Iran’s conduct in nuke talks, but hasn’t made decision on striking

Trump expresses pessimism about negotiations, while Omani mediator says Iran agreed to never stockpile enriched uranium in what he brands as...

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In first, US embassy to provide consular services at pop-ups in West Bank settlements

In first, US embassy to provide consular services at pop-ups in West Bank settlements

Pop-ups to be held in Efrat, which has a large number of US citizens, and Haredi town of Beitar Illit; embassy to also host consular service events in...

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US avoids condemning settler killing of Palestinian-American in armed West Bank attack

US avoids condemning settler killing of Palestinian-American in armed West Bank attack

Asked for comment on killing of 19-year-old Nasrallah Abu Siam in settler attack, US State Department says it has ‘no higher priority’ than safety...

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Trump says ‘considering’ limited strike on Iran to coax it into accepting deal on his terms

Trump says ‘considering’ limited strike on Iran to coax it into accepting deal on his terms

Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford enters Mediterranean; US officials say strikes could target individuals, pursue regime change; Iran says draft...

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Waving off the skeptics, US feeling bullish after Board of Peace inaugural confab

Waving off the skeptics, US feeling bullish after Board of Peace inaugural confab

US official expresses optimism about chances for disarmament, but Arab diplomat says success will require sustained pressure on Israel and Hamas who...

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Trump announces $17 billion in pledges for Gaza at Board of Peace’s inaugural confab

Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Albania agree to contribute to Gaza security force; Top official: Project hinges on disarmament of Hamas,...

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Trump says he’ll make decision on Iran strike in 10 to 15 days

US president urges Iranians to reach a ‘meaningful’ deal or ‘bad things will happen,’ stresses Tehran can’t have nuclear weapons; Israel...

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Trump’s Board of Peace to convene for 1st time, as US bullish on disarmament prospects

US official claims no illusions about challenges ahead, says administration encouraged by what mediators in touch with Hamas are reporting; Trump to...

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US approves formal communication channel between PA and Board of Peace — officials

Coordination committee falls short of membership on board overseeing Gaza rebuild, but formalizes initiative’s ties to Ramallah amid Israeli...

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Smotrich: Next government should ‘encourage migration’ of West Bank Palestinians

Religious Zionist party leader pushes controversial move as 85 countries slam Israel for recent decision on West Bank land registration and rampant...

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Vance: Nuclear talks showed some progress, but Iran won’t acknowledge Trump’s red lines

Israeli officials said to think negotiations likely doomed, US president determined to strike, as flight trackers show dozens of American fighter jets...

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Trump says Herzog should be ‘ashamed of himself’ for not pardoning Netanyahu

Israeli president insists he hasn’t made decision and can’t until Justice Ministry offers legal opinion; Trump claims Herzog refusing to...

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Trump says he ‘insisted’ to Netanyahu that Iran talks go on, as PM stresses ‘security needs’

Two leaders end highly anticipated DC meeting, held amid negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, with no major announcements or statements to...

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US efforts to fundraise for Gaza reconstruction marred by fog over Hamas disarmament

Most countries wary of Board of Peace, hesitant to share stage with Netanyahu, who himself hasn’t confirmed attendance at donor conference

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US stresses opposition to annexation after Israeli steps to expand West Bank grip

Muslim states, including allies and adversaries, call security cabinet decision illegal and a ‘dangerous escalation’; EU: It’s a...

10.02.2026 50

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Abbas receives draft constitution that aims to transition PA to full-fledged state

Document must be approved by public referendum, which PA president may hold off on scheduling to avoid punitive measures from Israel, which is already...

08.02.2026 30

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US plans Board of Peace meeting on Feb. 19 to fundraise for Gaza reconstruction

Diplomats say 26 countries invited to meeting, overlapping with Netanyahu’s Washington visit; doubts persist over Hamas disarmament, Israeli...

07.02.2026 30

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US-Iran talks back on track after Trump warns Khamenei ‘should be very worried’

US and Iran say they’ll meet in Oman Friday after reported dispute over Iran’s demand that talks only cover nuclear issue; Rubio: Deal...

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Israel pans Gaza technocratic committee’s change of logo to PA imagery

‘Israel will not accept use of Palestinian Authority’s symbol, and the PA will not be a partner in the administration of Gaza,’...

03.02.2026 30

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Report: Saudi defense minister tells US not striking Iran would ’embolden’ regime

Source tells Times of Israel that Prince Khalid bin Salman was urging Washington to have a clear plan and objectives of what it wants to achieve...

31.01.2026 40

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Trump confirms talks with Tehran, is reportedly mulling raids by troops on Iranian facilities

NYT says options under consideration aimed at causing further damage to nuclear and missile programs, weakening Khamenei; report notes...

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Trump claims ‘it looks like’ Hamas will disarm; Witkoff: They’ll give up their AK-47s

Claim comes hours after senior member of terror group insisted otherwise; 15 Palestinian bodies held by Israel transferred to Gaza after return of...

30.01.2026 40

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Board of Peace proposal appears to relegate Gaza panel with Turkey, Qatar to ‘advisory’ role

Draft resolution seems to back PM’s claim that Gaza Executive Board made up of regional players will have less pull than separate panel of White...

29.01.2026 40

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Opposition MKs send ‘deep regret’ to Biden for PM blaming ’embargo’ for IDF deaths

Lawmakers pen letter thanking former US president for post-Oct. 7 support, say he is ‘one of Israel’s greatest friends’; senior...

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Abbas signs decree seen aimed at barring Hamas from participating in local elections

Amendment to election law requires all candidates to sign pledge accepting PLO ‘national program,’ which includes recognizing Israel,...

28.01.2026 20

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On eve of International Holocaust Day, UN rights chief urges world to reject hatred

Slaughter began with apathy, not gas chambers, says Volker Türk; warns of ‘disturbing trend’ of antisemitism and ‘dehumanization...

27.01.2026 70

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Trump: Hamas ‘worked hard’ to return body of last hostage; now it must disarm

US officials argues recovery of Ran Gvili’s remains demonstrates benefits of cooperation between Israel, Qatar, Turkey and Egypt; says over 25...

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Rafah crossing reopening was ‘imposed’ on Israel by Gaza mediators — officials

Arab diplomat says mediators understood Israel would’t agree to reopen border on its own, decided to make announcement anyway, letting Jerusalem...

24.01.2026 80

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Despite concerns, PM’s reliance on Trump left him no choice but to join Board of Peace

Israeli official tells ToI that Jerusalem in principle supports US-led Gaza oversight panel, but has major qualms with makeup of board that it...

23.01.2026 90

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Arab diplomat: Turkey, Qatar filling vacuum in Gaza created by Israel’s snub of PA

Diplomat says nations like Saudi Arabia and UAE had been open to being involved in Strip, but want PA to have a role there so the enclave and West...

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8 Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, accept invite to join Board of Peace

Trump acknowledges some countries may need parliamentary approval to join group; Slovenia latest country to decline to participate, while Vatican says...

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Trump says ‘we think we know’ location of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza

Parents of slain policeman: US president’s remarks show Hamas ‘deliberately violated’ ceasefire by not returning all captives; Trump...

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Trump to hold Board of Peace signing ceremony in Davos, but participants may be limited

Only handful of the dozens of countries invited have announced that their head of state has accepted offer to join panel amid discomfort with apparent...

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Overboard: Making sense of the various Gaza oversight committees created by Trump

Government of Palestinian technocrats will run daily affairs in Gaza and, confusingly, will be supervised by the Board of Peace and by two executive...

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Full text: Charter of Trump’s Board of Peace

No mention of Gaza, which bolsters ToI’s reporting that US envisions panel helping resolve other conflicts around the globe; member countries...

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Israel fumes at Gaza oversight panel makeup as Trump invites Erdogan to peace board

PM’s office says it was left out of talks on makeup of executive committee, which includes senior officials from Turkey, Qatar, who will report...

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In first, Trump appears to call for end of ‘sick man’ Khamenei’s rule in Iran

In interview, US president says ‘best decision’ Iranian supreme leader ever made was not hanging political dissidents, calls Iran...

17.01.2026 40

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US unveils key Gaza panel with prominent roles given to Israel critics Qatar, Turkey

Board of Peace executive committee responsible for overseeing postwar management of Gaza also includes representatives from UAE, Egypt along pair of...

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Trump says Iranian cancellation of executions ‘had big impact’ on decision not to strike

‘Nobody convinced me. I convinced myself,’ president tells reporters; Israel reportedly believes US could still attack; Trump, Netanyahu...

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Ousted Conservative Party politician joins Nigel Farage’s hard-right Reform UK

Announcement of Robert Jenrick’s move comes hours after his sacking by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch for ‘plotting’ to defect to...

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Witkoff suggests US prefers to resolve Iran tensions with diplomacy, not military action

US envoy says agreement with Islamic Republic would address nuclear enrichment, ballistic missiles, Iran’s existing stockpile of enriched...

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Venezuela’s Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal

Venezuelan opposition leader hails US president’s ‘unique commitment with our freedom’ after meeting him at White House; Trump...

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Trump says US will ink disarmament deal with Hamas, threatens group if it doesn’t comply

Agreement will include surrender of all weapons and dismantling of every tunnel, US president says, while also endorsing newly established Palestinian...

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Gaza technocratic panel meets for first time, as officials fear it’s hobbled from get-go

15-member committee meets with Nikolay Mladenov, who is overseeing their work on behalf of Board of Peace’s behalf; diplomat says Israel...

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