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Trump Issues Warning to Hamas as Israeli Military Moves on Gaza City
ByIsabel Kershner September 8, 2025

The American president gave Hamas what sounded like an ultimatum, demanding that the militant group agree to a new truce proposal or face full-scale Israeli assault on Gaza City.

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Trump Issues Warning to Hamas as Israeli Military Moves on Gaza City
ByIsabel Kershner September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

The U.S. president gave Hamas what sounded like an ultimatum to either agree to a new truce proposal or face a full-scale Israeli assault on Gaza City.

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Why Hamas Refuses to Give Up Fighting
ByAdam Rasgon September 5, 2025

Analysts say that despite its vast losses in Gaza, Hamas believes it can hold out for a deal that ensures its survival.

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Netanyahu Faces High-Level Opposition to His Stance on Gaza Truce
ByIsabel Kershner and Adam Rasgon September 2, 2025

High-level political and security figures are said to be resisting the prime minister’s demand for a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza.

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Barnea, David | Gaza Strip | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Kidnapping and Hostages | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Palestinians | Saar, Gideon | Zamir, Eyal

Netanyahu Faces High-Level Opposition to His Stance on Gaza Truce
ByIsabel Kershner and Adam Rasgon September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

High-level political and security figures are said to be resisting the prime minister’s demand for a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza.

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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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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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