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Trump Vows Policy Reversals, Seeks Acquisition of Greenland and Panama Canal

President-elect Donald Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US data centers, criticized President Biden's policies, vowed to reverse the ban on offshore oil drilling, and expressed his desire to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, even suggesting a name change for the Gulf of Mexico, whil...

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Israeli Airstrike Follows Deadly West Bank Bus Attack

A bus attack in the West Bank killed three Israelis, prompting an Israeli airstrike and reports of settler violence against Palestinians; the incident exacerbates the already tense situation following the October 7th Hamas attack.

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Israel Publishes Hostage Deal Proposal with Hamas

An Israeli document, published by KAN, proposes a phased hostage exchange deal with Hamas involving the release of all Israeli hostages from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a permanent ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and large-scale reconstruction of Gaza; the deal involves the ...

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Trump Ultimatum: Hostage Release by Inauguration Day or 'All Hell Breaks Loose'

President-elect Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the return of hostages held since October 2023 by Inauguration Day (January 20th), threatening Middle East-wide conflict if the demand is not met. Ongoing negotiations between Hamas and Israel have stalled, primarily over Israel's ...

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Palestinian Student Killed Amidst PA Operation in Jenin

21-year-old Shatha al-Sabbagh was shot dead in Jenin refugee camp on December 31, 2023, while buying chocolate; her family blames the Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces, who are conducting an ongoing operation against armed groups, while the PA blames the armed groups; the incident has cause...

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US Grants Six-Month Syria Sanctions Waiver for Essential Services

The US issued a six-month sanctions waiver for Syria to ensure access to essential services like electricity, water, and sanitation, while continuing to monitor Islamist rebel groups and linking future sanctions relief to political progress.

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Gaza Conflict: 17,000 Children Separated from Families

The war in Gaza has separated roughly 17,000 children from their families; UNICEF has reunited 63 children, but many more need help.

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West Bank Shooting Kills Three Israeli Settlers; Netanyahu Vows Retaliation

On Monday, three Israeli settlers were killed and eight injured in a shooting attack on Route 55 in the West Bank near Kedumim; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate, while the IDF pledged to find those responsible amid increased tensions since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack...

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Trump Envoy Reports Progress in Israeli Hostage Negotiations

President-elect Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, reported significant progress in negotiations to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, expressing hope for a resolution before Trump's January 20 inauguration; these talks involve the US, Qatar, and Egypt.

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Israel Begins Withdrawal from Lebanon Amidst Ceasefire Violations

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati demanded an immediate end to Israeli ceasefire violations as Israeli forces began withdrawing from southern Lebanon, with US envoy Amos Hochstein confirming the withdrawal and expressing optimism for its completion within 60 days under a US-France brokered ceasef...

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Gaza Clashes, Protests, and Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Rising Tensions

IDF Captain Eitan Shiknazi, 24, died in battle in northern Gaza; pro-Palestinian protestors in New York City demanded the release of a detained Gazan hospital director; Doha negotiators agreed on a plan for returning Gazan residents to the north; Amnesty International Israel was suspended for two ye...

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Hamas Offers Hostage Release in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Hamas offered to release 34 Israeli hostages, including two U.S. citizens, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and partial Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza; this is part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations, but the deal includes only a third of the approximately 100 hostages held in Gaza.

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