One of Hamas' top leaders was killed in Iran, pushing the Middle East closer to the brink

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Ismail Haniyeh, Palestinian leader of the militant group Hamas, surrounded by lawmakers flashes the victory sign during the swearing in ceremony for the new Iranian President
Ismail Haniyeh was seen flashing a victory sign at the swearing-in ceremony for Iran's new president. He was killed, per Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps.

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Israel tried to kill a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut who has a $5 million US bounty on his head

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Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on July 30 in this screen grab from a video obtained by Reuters.
Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on July 30, 2024 in this screen grab from a video obtained by Reuters.

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Trump keeps using 'Palestinian' as an insult

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Trump at a rally in Minnesota
At least three times in the span of roughly a month, Trump has used the word "Palestinian" to smear his Democratic opponents.

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What Kamala Harris's top potential VP picks have said about Israel and Gaza

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Sen. Mark Kelly, Gov. Josh Shapiro, and Gov. Tim Walz
Sen. Mark Kelly, Gov. Josh Shapiro, and Gov. Tim Walz are said to be the top three potential VP picks for Harris.

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How bombing Gaza to rubble created headaches and a tough fight for invading Israeli tanks and troops

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An Israeli tank operates next to destroyed buildings in southern Gaza on July 3.
An Israeli tank operates next to destroyed buildings in southern Gaza in July 2024.

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Benjamin Netanyahu calls protesters 'useful idiots' in fiery speech to Congress

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Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to continue attacks in Gaza, insulting pro-Palestinian protesters as 'idiots' in a fiery speech to US Congress. Here are the highlights. 

The elephant not in the room for Netanyahu's speech: Kamala Harris

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Vice President Kamala Harris skipped Netanyahu's speech for an event in Indiana. Some see it as symbolic of a potential shift.
Vice President Kamala Harris skipped Netanyahu's speech for an event in Indiana. Some see it as symbolic of a potential shift.

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Another Israeli war could put a strain on the West's artillery production, with Ukraine paying a price

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A smoke plume rises over the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila during Israeli bombardment
A smoke plume rises over the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila during Israeli bombardment on May 16, 2024.

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Lebanon is 'not tank country' and an Israeli armored assault there exposes it to Hezbollah's firepower

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An Israeli armored thrust into southern Lebanon would put Merkava tanks up against Hezbollah fighters with the weapons and training to exploit the region's mountainous terrain.
An Israeli armored thrust into southern Lebanon would put Merkava tanks up against Hezbollah fighters with the weapons and training to exploit the region's mountainous terrain.

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Adidas pulled an ad with Bella Hadid, who is Palestinian, after Israel objected and claimed she's antisemitic

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Bella Hadid poses in front of a Times Square billboard and bus featuring her Adidas campaign.
Bella Hadid poses in front of a Times Square billboard and bus featuring her Adidas campaign.

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