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Hostage deaths in Gaza spark protests in Israel

Hostage deaths in Gaza spark protests in Israel

Israel’s largest trade union called a general strike for Monday to pressure the government for a cease-fire in Gaza after Israel said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages. The Histadrut represents some 800,000 workers in …

Iran reveals its response to assassination of Ismail Haniyeh

Iran reveals its response to assassination of Ismail Haniyeh

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that Iran will certainly avenge the Israeli assassination of the Hamas chief. He described the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh …

US prepares to counter Iranian attack on Israel

US prepares to counter Iranian attack on Israel

The US is better prepared to counter an Iranian attack on Israel than it was in April, the Pentagon said. Washington will continue its efforts to de-escalate the situation in the region.

U.S. President presses Israeli PM on Gaza ceasefire deal

U.S. President presses Israeli PM on Gaza ceasefire deal

U.S. President Joe Biden, in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressed the urgent need to conclude a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal and pointed to upcoming Cairo talks as crucial, the White House said. …

Iran reveals timing of possible strike on Israel

Iran reveals timing of possible strike on Israel

Iran may take its time before responding to Israel killing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, a spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said. "Time is on our side and the period of waiting can …

EU considers sanctions against Israel

EU considers sanctions against Israel

The European Union may consider the possibility of imposing sanctions against members of the Israeli government in connection with the attack on Palestinians in the West Bank, the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, made such a statement.

Trump gives Hamas ultimatum

Trump gives Hamas ultimatum

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called Hamas for the return of the hostages. "We want our hostages back, …