International officials have been scrambling to avert a cycle of retaliation before it spirals into a greater war.
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UN report says Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since Oct. 7 faced torture, mistreatment
The report said Israel’s prison service held more than 9,400 ‘security detainees’ as of the end of June, and some have been held in secret without access to lawyers or respect for their legal rights.
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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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Netanyahu vows retaliation against Hezbollah after weekend strike
The U.S. warns against escalation as the Israeli prime minister vows a ‘severe’ response to the strike from Lebanon that killed 12 children.
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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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Netanyahu’s U.S. visit revealed ‘no workable plan’ for peace, critics say
To many Democrats who’ve been critical of the Israeli prime minister, Netanyahu merely confirmed what they already knew.
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Trump welcomes Netanyahu to Mar-a-Lago, mending his relationship with a key political ally
For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, repairing relations with the Republican presidential candidate is imperative given the prospect that Donald Trump may once again become president of the United States.
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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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Harris tells Netanyahu ‘it is time’ to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home
With all eyes on the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris largely reiterated President Biden’s longstanding message that it’s time to find an endgame to the brutal war in Gaza.
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In fiery speech to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces U.S. protesters
The appearance makes Netanyahu the first foreign leader to address a joint meeting of Congress four times, surpassing Winston Churchill.