Israel’s killings of multiple senior officials in Hamas over recent months left Sinwar as the most prominent figure in the group.
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Washington, Arab states scramble to avert all-out Middle East war
As Israel braces for an Iranian attack, and U.S. officials fume at Netanyahu, it’s unclear how much the government can do to control the spiraling violence.
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UN fires 9 staffers after finding they may have been involved in Oct. 7 attack on Israel
The U.N. secretary-general’s office did not elaborate on the UNRWA staffers’ likely roles in the attack.
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U.S., allies prepare to defend Israel as Netanyahu says ‘multifront war’ with Iran already underway
Tensions have soared following the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran.
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Hamas’ top political leader is killed in Iran in strike that risks triggering all-out regional war
The killing could prompt Hamas to pull out of negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release deal.
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Israel carries out strike on Beirut, says it killed Hezbollah commander
Israel says it was targeting Fouad Shukur, a top Hezbollah military leader whom the U.S. blames for planning and launching the deadly 1983 Marine bombing in the Lebanese capital.
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Israel strikes deep in Lebanon after rocket attack, stoking fear of wider war
Egypt’s foreign ministry warned of the ‘dangers of opening a new war front in Lebanon’ that could push the Middle East into a regional conflict.
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Imperfect Allies: Saturday performance to explore the nuances of allies amid Israel’s war in Gaza
Creative duo Judith Sloan and Najla Said are gearing up to host their event, “Imperfect Allies: Children of Opposite Sides,” in Brunswick this weekend. The project explores the art of listening while facilitating conversation on Israel and Gaza.
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Angus King, Chellie Pingree boycott Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
Pingree, Maine’s 1st District congresswoman, is one among the Democrats who have been critical of Israel’s invasion of Gaza. King, an independent, has consistently expressed concern about the impact of Israel’s assault on civilians.
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Israel orders evacuation of Gaza humanitarian zone as war’s toll passes 39,000 Palestinians
Many Palestinians have been uprooted multiple times in search of safety during Israeli’s air and ground campaign.