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U.S. to Name Palestinian Committee to Run Gaza
ByAdam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

Officials said the body’s leadership could be announced as soon as Wednesday, but U.S. efforts to shape postwar Gaza by disarming Hamas have faced hurdles.

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Trump Administration Orders Nearly 30 U.S. Ambassadors to Leave Their Posts
ByEdward Wong December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.

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What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse
ByIsabel Kershner November 4, 2025

The fallout from a legal case has reignited a highly charged debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable.

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What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse
ByIsabel Kershner November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

The fallout from a legal case has reignited a highly charged debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable.

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Palestinian Leader Lays Out Succession Plan, Elevating Deputy as Apparent Heir
ByAaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon October 26, 2025

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, clarified a succession plan after more than two decades in control. He said if he vacated his role, his deputy would rule for a short period until elections could be held.

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Palestinian Leader Lays Out Succession Plan, Elevating Deputy as Apparent Heir
ByAaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon October 26, 2025October 28, 2025

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, clarified a succession plan after more than two decades in control. He said if he vacated his role, his deputy would rule for a short period until elections could be held.

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In Giant Deals, U.A.E. Got Chips, and Trump Team Got Crypto Riches
ByEric Lipton, David Yaffe-Bellany, Bradley Hope, Tripp Mickle and Paul Mozur September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

A lucrative transaction involving the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement giving the Emiratis access to A.I. chips were connected in ways that have not been previously reported.

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Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks.
ByAdam Rasgon and Ronen Bergman July 3, 2025July 4, 2025

The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.

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