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Trump Calls for Jordan, Egypt to Take More Palestinian Refugees, ‘Clean Out’ Gaza
‘I’d rather get involved with some of the Arab nations, and build housing in a different location, where they can maybe live in peace for a change,’ Trump said.
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Death of Chinese National in Afghanistan
Observers say the attack was in retaliation for China’s support for the Taliban regime and its genocide of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
Hamas Releases 4 Female Hostages as Part of Israel Cease-Fire Deal
Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag were serving as observers in the Israel Defense Forces
Israel Delays Pullback From Lebanon Beyond Deadline
The prime minister’s office said the Lebanese Army’s securing of south Lebanon was not complete yet.
Trump Admin Removes Sanctions Against West Bank Residents, Entities
The sanctions, undone by the Treasury Department, were implemented by the Biden administration in response to alleged violence.
Saudi Arabia Will Invest $600 Billion in US, Crown Prince Tells Trump
President Donald Trump said he might ask Saudi Arabia to increase its planned investment in the United States to around $1 trillion.
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for 2 Taliban Leaders
Chief prosecutor Karim Khan said Hibatullah Akhunzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqaniare were ‘criminally responsible for persecuting Afghan girls and women.’
25 Humanitarian Groups Call for Australia to Provide Further Funding to Gaza
This comes amid Israel and Hamas recently agreeing to a ceasefire, allowing humanitarian aid to flow to Gaza
Trump Says He'll Ask Saudi Arabia to Increase Investment in US to $1 Trillion
At a virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Trump also called for lower oil prices.
Syrian Foreign Minister Tells WEF His Nation Is Open to Outside Investment
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani gave his vision of what a post-Assad Syria will look like.
Pro-Palestinian, Invasion Day Protestors Join Forces For Weekend of Rallies
The event comes as authorities grapple with ongoing social tensions stemming from antisemitism.
Moroccan Man, a US Green Card Holder, Stabs and Injures 4 in Tel Aviv
The Moroccan native was shot dead after stabbing four people in a crowded restaurant district.
IDF Chief of Staff Resigns, Takes Responsibility for Oct. 7 Attack
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said he is following through on his promise to take responsibility, and that it is a good time for transition.
Trump Rolls Back Sanctions Against West Bank Jewish Settlers
The move comes after Trump’s support of a cease-fire deal with Hamas may have angered some on the Israeli right.
‘Heartbreaking’: Anti-Jewish Protestors Set Childcare Centre on Fire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns attended the scene, while the opposition also strongly condemned the attack
3 Israeli Hostages Rejoin Families as Cease-Fire Begins
Ninety Palestinian prisoners were also released, the first of almost 2,000 to be included in the controversial deal.
Israeli Minister Accuses Australia’s Labor of ‘Ineffectual Response’ Against Antisemitism
The firm words come as relations between Australian and Israeli leadership become strained.
Families of Hostages Wait for News After 3 Freed on 1st Day of Ceasefire
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ‘our thoughts are with’ British-linked hostages Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifshitz and Avinatan Or.
