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Antony Blinken rejects suggestion of ‘double standard’ on Israel
The US secretary of state has rejected the idea that Washington might have a “double standard”...
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Netanyahu vows to fight US sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank
Expected measures are under Leahy law and against the Netzah Yehuda battalion, accused of human rights...
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Roads blocked as thousands protest in US against Israel’s attack on Gaza
Flights delayed and traffic disrupted as protesters in major US cities intensify call for ceasefire in...
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Aid ‘still not reaching Gaza’, as top US official warns famine has started
Samantha Power becomes first US official to confirm famine, while aid workers decry continuing lack of...
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Susan Sarandon, Olivia Colman and Paul Mescal join star donors of Cinema for Gaza auction
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn gives jam as swathe of film and TV celebrities add support,...
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Joe Biden calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza and says Israel must protect civilians to keep US support
US president also said Israel must implement a series of specific steps to address civilian harm,...
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Israel isolated as UN security council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Israeli PM cancels White House visit by two ministers and says US ‘abandoned its policy in...
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EU and US pile on pressure for Gaza ceasefire
EU leaders call for ‘immediate humanitarian pause’ while US expected to bring UN resolution calling for...
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US calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal in draft UN resolution
Source says wording suggests significant movement in US position as pressure mounts on Israel to halt...
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US and UK doctors in Washington to warn of IDF’s ‘appalling atrocities’ in Gaza
Doctors who have returned from volunteering at besieged hospitals to tell officials aid is meaningless without...
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Israeli delegation to visit Washington to discuss planned offensive on Rafah
US says attack would be ‘mistake’ as Biden and Netanyahu talk by phone for first time...
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Netanyahu says Biden ‘wrong’ after US president criticises approach to Gaza war
Israeli prime minister hits back after Biden says war is hurting Israel more than helping itThe...
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Palestinian town of Jericho names street after US soldier who set himself on fire
Aaron Bushnell, who died last month, ‘sacrificed everything’ for Palestinians, says mayor of JerichoThe Palestinian town...
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Girl Scout troop disbands after parent chapter blocks Palestine fundraiser
St Louis group wished to donate money from bracelet sale to children’s relief fund but Girl...
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California prisoner donates earnings from 13-cent hourly wage to Gaza
Donors raise more than $100,000 for man who gave his $17.74 paycheck for 136.50 hours of...
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US to begin aid airdrops into Gaza but critics dismiss effort as inadequate
Decision to airdrop supplies suggests Biden has given up on being able to persuade Israel to...
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Joe Biden hopeful of Gaza ceasefire by Monday as details of proposal emerge
US president appears upbeat as Hamas reportedly mulls 40-day halt in fighting with Palestinian prisoners swapped...
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Blinken calls new Israeli settlements inconsistent with international law
Secretary of state’s characterization of West Bank settlements signals return to longstanding US policy reversed by...
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Pressure builds on Israel to ditch Rafah offensive as ministers gather in Munich
US secretary of state and foreign ministers from UK, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan join...
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Biden urged to include politicians in sanctions on violent Israeli settlers
Human rights groups also want to see executive order used to stop US groups from donating...
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Biden criticises Israel military campaign in Gaza as ‘over the top’
In sharpest criticism of Israel to date, US president says he is pushing for a ‘hostage...
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Joe Biden issues executive order against Israeli settlers in West Bank
Financial sanctions and visa bans imposed on four individuals as US frustration with Israel growsMiddle East...
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More than one-third of Americans believe Israel is committing genocide, poll shows
Poll released Wednesday shows divisions by age and political lines, with 35% overall saying campaign against...
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Antony Blinken tells Israel: Palestinian rights are key to peace
US secretary of state rejects calls for immediate ceasefire but urges ally to make ‘hard decisions’...