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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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Israel Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say
ByAaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer and Abdi Latif Dahir August 18, 2025

Israel has broadened its push, so far unsuccessful, to persuade other countries to take in Gazans en masse. Critics say the relocation could violate international law.

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Israel Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say
ByAaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer and Abdi Latif Dahir August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Israel has broadened its push, so far unsuccessful, to persuade other countries to take in Gazans en masse. Critics say the relocation could violate international law.

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Hamas Accepts New Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal, Officials Say
ByAdam Rasgon and Isabel Kershner August 18, 2025August 19, 2025

It was unclear whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel was on board with the terms, which came as Qatar and Egypt were intensifying mediation efforts.

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U.S. Pauses Visitor Visas for Gazans After Laura Loomer Posts
ByHamed Aleaziz and Ken Bensinger August 16, 2025August 17, 2025

The move blocked a pathway for those seeking medical care in the United States, including young children, who have arrived in recent weeks with serious conditions.

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The Trauma of Childhood in Gaza: No School, Few Toys, Little Hope
ByPatrick Kingsley and Bilal Shbair August 15, 2025

Over the past two years, tens of thousands of children in the territory have been killed, wounded or orphaned. Childhood as they once knew it has ceased to exist.

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The Trauma of Childhood in Gaza: No School, Few Toys, Little Hope
ByPatrick Kingsley and Bilal Shbair August 15, 2025August 18, 2025

Over the past two years, tens of thousands of children in the territory have been killed, wounded or orphaned. Childhood as they once knew it has ceased to exist.

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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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