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Israeli Security Cabinet Meets Amid Growing Protests Over Gaza War
ByLara Jakes August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

As rallies spread to demand action to free hostages, the security cabinet met for the first time since Hamas agreed to a new cease-fire proposal, officials said.

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Israel Faces Growing Pressure Over Hostages and Gaza Offensive
ByLara Jakes August 26, 2025

As rallies spread to demand action to free captives, the country’s security cabinet was to meet for the first time since Hamas agreed to a new cease-fire proposal, officials said.

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European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
BySteven Erlanger and Erika Solomon August 26, 2025

Three European powers will meet with an Iranian minister to try to reopen negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities and avoid reimposing harsh sanctions.

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European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
BySteven Erlanger and Erika Solomon August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Representatives of three European powers met with ministers from Iran over its nuclear activities, but there was little sign of progress.

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E1 Settlement in West Bank Tied to Greater Israel Goal
ByIsabel Kershner August 25, 2025

Israel’s approval of a settlement project delayed for decades shows how far Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has gone in dashing Palestinian aspirations.

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Iran’s Evin Prison Is Holding Dissidents Again
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar August 23, 2025

Israel largely destroyed Evin prison, one of Iran’s most infamous symbols of oppression, in June. Less than two months later, Iran began returning male prisoners.

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Israel Approves Settlements, a Blow to Faded Hopes for a Palestinian State
ByAaron Boxerman August 20, 2025

The long-stalled project near Jerusalem, known as E1, further fragments West Bank lands envisioned as part of a Palestinian state, advancing a goal of Israeli hard-liners.

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Israel Approves Settlements, a Blow to Faded Hopes for a Palestinian State
ByAaron Boxerman August 20, 2025August 21, 2025

The long-stalled project near Jerusalem, known as E1, further fragments West Bank lands envisioned as part of a Palestinian state, advancing a goal of Israeli hard-liners.

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With Moves on West Bank and Gaza City, Israel Defies Global Outcry
ByLara Jakes August 20, 2025August 21, 2025

Israel approved new settlements in the occupied West Bank, while its troops have reached the outskirts of Gaza City. The developments raise questions about the viability of a cease-fire proposal.

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Plan for Israeli Settlements Advances and Will ‘Bury’ Palestinian Statehood, Minister Vows
ByEphrat Livni August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister, said on Thursday that a plan to significantly expand a settlement near occupied East Jerusalem had won approval. But a procedural step remained.

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