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May 12, 2025
The militant group in Yemen was still firing at ships and shooting down drones, while U.S. forces were burning through munitions.
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May 12, 2025
Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli American national, was released following pressure from President Trump, who is set to travel to the region.
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May 12, 2025
Hamas said it would release the American Israeli national, who was serving in the Israeli Army when he was captured on Oct. 7, 2023.
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May 12, 2025
President Trump goes to the Gulf kingdom this week seeking $1 trillion worth of investments in the United States — a sum equivalent to the entire Saudi gross domestic product for a year.
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May 11, 2025
The announcement, which did not say when the hostage, Edan Alexander, would be set free, came as President Trump planned to visit the region.
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May 11, 2025
His suggestion to call the body of water the "Arabian Gulf" has apparently done the impossible: Unite Iranians.
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May 10, 2025
When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which "every voice had equal value," whether an archbishop or an unordained believer.
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May 09, 2025
After the Blast
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May 09, 2025
Exploring a photograph of the aftermath of a deadly airstrike at a Gaza City restaurant.
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May 09, 2025
Two months after Israel blocked all aid to Gaza, U.S. and Israeli officials are considering a new food distribution plan. The U.N. says it is unworkable.
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May 08, 2025
A monthslong Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank has displaced tens of thousands of people. Some are now learning they may not return.
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May 08, 2025
After Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in 2022, the Israeli military never revealed the identity of the soldier who fired at her. A documentary said it had confirmed his name.
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May 08, 2025
Over the past few months, an Israeli military operation has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians in West Bank cities. Some Palestinians fear it may be laying the ground to annex the territory.
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May 07, 2025
The administration is facing pushback against its plan to begin deporting immigrants to the North African nation, whose rival governments said they have not agreed to accept them.
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May 07, 2025
Israel's plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians.
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May 07, 2025
U.S. officials have said the Trump administration plans to send immigrants to the divided country on military flights as soon as this week.
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May 07, 2025
The aircraft went overboard on Tuesday as it tried to land on the aircraft carrier stationed in the Red Sea. Two pilots suffered minor injuries.
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May 07, 2025
Israel's plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians.
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May 07, 2025
Israel's plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians.
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May 07, 2025
The Israeli military said it had intercepted an unmanned vehicle a day after President Trump said the U.S. would step back from conflict with the Iran-backed group.
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May 07, 2025
"I started exploring it as a kind of landscape," the Lebanese-born designer Jessy Slim said of the ravaged surfaces of her legume creations.
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May 06, 2025
It was unclear whether the Houthis were going to stop impeding international shipping, which was the objective of the American bombing campaign.
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May 06, 2025
It was unclear whether the Houthis were going to stop impeding international shipping, which was the objective of the American bombing campaign.
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May 06, 2025
The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, plans to shut down a direct communications channel between U.S. diplomats in Jerusalem working on Palestinian issues and agencies in Washington.
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May 06, 2025
The airstrikes on the capital, Sana, came days after the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen fired a ballistic missile that struck near Israel's main airport.
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May 06, 2025
The strike came days after the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen fired a ballistic missile that struck near Israel's main airport, wounding at least six people.
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May 06, 2025
The United Nations and its partners have condemned the proposals by Israel, which has been barring deliveries of food and medicine for months.
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May 06, 2025
Hind Kabawat hopes her long experience as a conflict mediator can help Syria's next generation. The challenges are immense.
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May 05, 2025
Ahead of a trip to the Middle East, President Trump has disengaged from the conflict, analysts said, but must now decide how to respond.
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May 05, 2025
On Sunday, a Houthi ballistic missile evaded Israel's multilayered aerial defenses and landed near Ben-Gurion International Airport.
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May 05, 2025
The International Court of Justice said it lacked jurisdiction after Sudan accused the United Arab Emirates of fueling genocide in the African country's civil war.
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May 05, 2025
The president's older sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, spent the past two weeks traveling the world and announcing deals, many of which will financially benefit their father.
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May 04, 2025
In his last months, Pope Francis blessed an effort to transform the vehicle he used when he visited the West Bank in 2014 into a mobile health clinic to treat Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip.
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May 04, 2025
At least two people were reported injured, and flights were temporarily suspended.
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May 03, 2025
The mobilization could indicate that the Israeli government is preparing to shift its tactics in its fight against Hamas.
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May 03, 2025
After this week's bloodshed, Druse leaders in Ashrafieh Sahnaya agreed to integrate militia fighters into government forces. But some residents remain wary.
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May 02, 2025
It was the second time in days that Israel had intervened militarily in Syria amid a wave of sectarian violence there.
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May 02, 2025
Israel's military said it was reacting to an immediate threat when it killed 15 medics and first responders in Gaza in March. But eyewitness accounts and an analysis of videos, audio and autopsy reports show that multiple soldiers fired over the course of six minutes at unarmed emergency workers who never posed a threat.
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May 02, 2025
It was the second time in days that Israel had intervened militarily in Syria amid sectarian violence targeting the Druse.
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May 01, 2025
With more than 100 people killed this week in a region controlled by the Druse minority, Druse leaders signaled new willingness to join forces with the Sunni Muslim-dominated government.
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May 01, 2025
The casualties from clashes this week rose sharply as the tensions moved closer to a major southern region controlled by the country's Druse minority.
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May 01, 2025
The new government has pledged to unify Syria after overthrowing the Assad dictatorship. One of its biggest challenges is persistent sectarian violence.
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May 01, 2025
Authorities reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and allowed evacuees to return to their homes in Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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May 01, 2025
The reason for the postponement is unclear.
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May 01, 2025
A deal for a state-backed Emirati firm to use a Trump-affiliated digital coin was announced in a panel that included the president's son and his business partner, who promised, "This is only the beginning."
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May 01, 2025
Authorities reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem after gaining partial control of the blaze, but warned that a change in the wind could fan the flames.
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May 01, 2025
Amid sectarian clashes that killed seven men in Jaramana, tense residents say the government isn't doing enough to protect them, and are organizing to guard the city.
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May 01, 2025
President Trump's approach to foreign policy in his second term has been transactional, unpredictable and exploitative. Allies and enemies alike are beginning to adapt.
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Apr 30, 2025
Israel launched airstrikes on Syria amid a spreading wave of sectarian violence in areas dominated by the Druse minority. Dozens of people have been killed in two days of clashes.
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Apr 30, 2025
The Trump Organization agreed to partner on a real estate project in Qatar in the latest of a series of projects tied to foreign governments.
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Apr 30, 2025
The Trump Organization agreed to partner on a real estate project in Qatar in the latest of a series of projects tied to foreign governments.
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Apr 30, 2025
The fires interrupted memorial day ceremonies, and Israel's top firefighter called the blazes "one of the toughest events" he has faced.
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Apr 30, 2025
President Trump's son is in the region this week promoting the Trump Organization's business interests ahead of his father's trip later this month.
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Apr 30, 2025
There was no immediate comment from the American military about the joint operation, the first since President Trump took office.
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Apr 30, 2025
The sectarian-tinged violence was directed at a suburb of the Syrian capital with a large population from the Druse minority. Local Druse leaders said they held the government responsible.
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Apr 29, 2025
The instructions from the office of Secretary General António Guterres were reviewed by The New York Times and came after President Trump ordered a review of U.S. funding to the agency.
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Apr 29, 2025
The sectarian-tinged violence was directed at a suburb of the Syrian capital with a large population from the Druse minority. Local Druse leaders said they held the government responsible.
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Apr 29, 2025
The sectarian-tinged violence was directed at a suburb of the Syrian capital with a large population from the Druse minority. Local Druse leaders said they held the government responsible.
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Apr 29, 2025
One sailor sustained minor injuries, according to the Navy, which is investigating the incident.
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Apr 28, 2025
The departure of Israel's domestic intelligence chief appeared to end his unusually public clash with the prime minister.
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Apr 28, 2025
There was no immediate comment from the U.S. military, which the Iran-backed Houthi militia blamed for the attack in Saada.
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Apr 28, 2025
The United Nations criticized Israel for its ban on aid in hearings at the International Court of Justice. Israel did not send a legal delegation and rejected the proceedings as biased.
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Apr 28, 2025
There was no immediate comment from the U.S. military, which the Iran-backed Houthi militia blamed for the attack in Saada.
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Apr 28, 2025
The countries agreed to cover $15 million owed to the lender as the new government in Damascus looks to rebuild the economy after the civil war.
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Apr 28, 2025
The Kurdish-led force that runs northeast Syria has agreed to integrate into a new national army, but some of its supporters remain wary.
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Apr 27, 2025
President Trump ordered a start to the strikes against the Houthis on March 15. Congressional officials say the campaign has cost well over $1 billion.
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Apr 27, 2025
Intent on firing the Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced him in a sharp affidavit, deepening national political divisions.
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Apr 27, 2025
The attack raised concerns that the cease-fire that ended a war between Israel and Lebanese militants might be in jeopardy.
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Apr 27, 2025
An Iranian with ties to the security services and an international security firm said that a missile fuel component exploded, but Iranian officials did not report any indication of an attack.
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Apr 27, 2025
More than 1,100 people were also injured in the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port, the largest in Iran.
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Apr 26, 2025
An Iranian with ties to the security services and an international security firm said that a missile fuel component exploded, but Iranian officials did not report any indication of an attack.
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Apr 26, 2025
For many ordinary Palestinians, the appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh was emblematic of how out-of-touch the leadership of the Western-backed Palestinian Authority has become.
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Apr 26, 2025
State media reported the blast was most likely caused by chemicals catching fire. There was no indication of an attack or sabotage.
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Apr 26, 2025
State media reported the blast was likely caused by chemicals catching fire. There was no indication of an attack or sabotage.
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Apr 26, 2025
There was no immediate indication that the blast was caused by sabotage or a deliberate attack. State media said it was likely caused by containers of chemicals catching fire.
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Apr 26, 2025
Plans for a third round of talks in three weeks have raised hopes for an Iran nuclear accord, which could avert a new Mideast conflict. President Trump said he believed a deal was within reach.
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Apr 25, 2025
Israel developed new artificial intelligence tools to gain an advantage in the war. The technologies have sometimes led to fatal consequences.
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Apr 25, 2025
The delay in issuing a statement reflected apparent tensions between Israel and Francis, who criticized Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza.
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Apr 25, 2025
Israel developed new artificial intelligence tools to gain an advantage in the war. The technologies have sometimes led to fatal consequences.
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Apr 24, 2025
An explosion near a UNESCO world heritage site in Yemen's capital on Sunday killed 12 people, according to health authorities tied to the Houthi-led government.
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Apr 24, 2025
In a rare apology to the United Nations, Israel said its forces had struck a U.N. compound in Gaza with tank fire. A Bulgarian aid worker was killed.
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Apr 24, 2025
The move, which is intended to allow Syria's new leaders the chance to rebuild, follows Britain's earlier easing of sanctions on Syrian energy companies and the central bank.
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Apr 24, 2025
From the first haircut to emotional support, a regularly updated guide covers what health professionals have learned about helping ex-hostages transition from captivity to freedom.
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Apr 23, 2025
The move could shutter the country's largest opposition party, the Islamic Action Front, which is the Brotherhood's political arm in Jordan.
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Apr 23, 2025
The Arab monarchy had already taken steps toward disbanding the Islamist group in a 2020 court decision, but said it would now move to completely ban its activities.
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Apr 23, 2025
Ahmed al-Shara said his government was discussing military support with Russia and Turkey, appealed for a lifting of sanctions and suggested foreign fighters could earn Syrian citizenship.
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Apr 23, 2025
In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.
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Apr 22, 2025
Her career at Israel's national intelligence agency included working undercover before serving as deputy under three directors.
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Apr 22, 2025
For months, the pontiff spoke by telephone almost every night with people sheltering in a Catholic church in the battered enclave, a ritual he tried to keep up in the hospital.
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Apr 22, 2025
For months, the pontiff spoke by telephone almost every night with people sheltering in a Catholic church in the battered enclave. "The evenings became known as the pope's time," a priest in Gaza said.
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Apr 21, 2025
Witnesses said an airstrike on Sunday hit a densely populated area adjacent to the Old City in Houthi-dominated Sana.
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Apr 21, 2025
Experts say there isn't a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.
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Apr 21, 2025
In a scathing court affidavit, the head of the Shin Bet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed him to spy on anti-government protesters.
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Apr 21, 2025
Experts say there isn't a single front-runner, but several names have been floated as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.
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Apr 21, 2025
The far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said the more crucial goal was ensuring that Hamas no longer ruled the Gaza Strip.
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Apr 21, 2025
During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments reduced to rubble.
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Apr 20, 2025
At least in the capital, Damascus, the Christian holiday festivities were protected and joyfully observed. Religious minorities are still wary, however, about the new leaders' commitment to inclusivity.
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Apr 20, 2025
In a statement summarizing its investigation into the deadly episode, the military said a deputy commander would be dismissed.
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Apr 20, 2025
The agreements are shaping up to be very similar. But Gulf support for a nuclear deal shows how much the region has changed.
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Apr 20, 2025
The draft executive order to be signed by President Trump would eliminate Africa operations and shut down bureaus working on democracy, human rights and refugee issues.
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