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Netanyahu Vows to Cut Israel’s Reliance on U.S. Military Aid
ByIsabel Kershner January 29, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed some soldiers’ deaths in the Gaza war on a lack of ammunition caused by a pause in American weapon deliveries during President Biden’s term.

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Gaza Aid Groups Face Suspensions Under New Israeli Rules
ByEphrat Livni December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

The organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, have resisted providing Israel with detailed information about their workers.

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Jerusalem Authorities Raid UNRWA Compound and Raise Israeli Flag
ByEphrat Livni December 8, 2025

Municipal officials say the action was about unpaid taxes. The U.N. relief agency for Palestinians says it is exempt from taxes and should be immune from such a raid, calling it illegal.

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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Is Closing
ByEphrat Livni November 24, 2025

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it had succeeded in delivering million of meals in the war-torn enclave, but some Palestinian were killed trying to obtain them.

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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Is Closing
ByEphrat Livni November 24, 2025December 1, 2025

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it had succeeded in delivering million of meals in the war-torn enclave, but some Palestinians were killed trying to obtain them.

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Senator Criticizes Rubio for Paying $7.5 Million to Equatorial Guinea to Take Deportees
ByEdward Wong November 11, 2025November 12, 2025

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Democrat of New Hampshire, said the African country has a long history of corruption. The amount paid is far more than recent annual assistance given to it.

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More Food Reaches Gaza, but It’s Still Not Enough
ByLiam Stack and Saher Alghorra October 28, 2025

Aid to the devastated territory has increased since the cease-fire took effect and prices have fallen. But many trucks going into Gaza are bringing food and commercial goods to sell that most people cannot afford.

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I.C.J. Tells Israel to Facilitate Aid to Gaza
ByAaron Boxerman October 22, 2025

The International Court of Justice said Israel should work with U.N. agencies, not hinder their relief efforts in Gaza. The court’s opinions are not legally binding but carry symbolic weight.

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I.C.J. Tells Israel to Facilitate Aid to Gaza
ByAaron Boxerman October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

The International Court of Justice said Israel must work with U.N. agencies, including UNRWA, the group for Palestinian refugees, which Israel has banned.

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‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’: Trump Airs His Grievances at the U.N.
ByLuke Broadwater September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

In a meandering address, President Trump rebuked global institutions and complained about immigration, environmentalists, windmills and more.

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