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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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Venice Film Festival: A Director’s Quest for the Truth About Her Father’s Abduction
ByFarah Nayeri August 25, 2025

Jihan K’s new documentary is about the 1993 disappearance of her father, an exiled leader of the opposition against the Libyan dictator Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi.

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Documentary Films and Programs | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kidnapping and Hostages | Kikhia, Jihan | Kikhia, Mansour | Libya | Qaddafi, Muammar el- | Venice International Film Festival

Venice Film Festival: A Director’s Quest for the Truth About Her Father’s Abduction
ByFarah Nayeri August 25, 2025

Jihan K’s new documentary is about the 1993 disappearance of her father, an exiled leader of the opposition against the Libyan dictator Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi.

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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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Israel Says It Killed a Hamas Militant Involved in Yarden Bibas Kidnapping
ByEphrat Livni August 19, 2025

Mr. Bibas, his wife and their two small children were abducted and taken to Gaza. Only he survived.

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Israel Says It Killed a Hamas Militant Involved in Yarden Bibas Kidnapping
ByEphrat Livni August 19, 2025

Mr. Bibas, his wife and their two small children were abducted and taken to Gaza. Only he survived.

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Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over Cease-Fire Proposal
ByAdam Rasgon August 19, 2025

Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.

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Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over New Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Proposal
ByAdam Rasgon August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.

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Netanyahu Faces Pressure From Far Right Over Cease-Fire Proposal
ByAdam Rasgon August 19, 2025

Some members of Israel’s coalition have ruled out a proposed hostage deal with Hamas, but the prime minister has yet to state his position.

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Protests Highlight Growing Discontent With Netanyahu and the Gaza War
ByIsabel Kershner August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Many Israelis feel that freeing the hostages cannot happen if the government refuses to come to terms with Hamas and pursues its policy of trying to eliminate the group militarily.

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