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The Truce Is 2 Months Old. So Why Have Hundreds of Gazans Been Killed?
ByDavid M. Halbfinger, Bilal Shbair, Aaron Boxerman and Saher Alghorra December 24, 2025December 25, 2025

Since the cease-fire took effect, Israel says it has targeted only militants. But death can come for Gazans while on a family outing or sleeping in a tent.

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For the First Time, a Former Refugee Will Lead the U.N.’s Refugee Agency
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Nick Cumming-Bruce December 18, 2025

Barham Salih, who fought against Saddam Hussein’s rule in Iraq and later served as president, was chosen to lead the U.N. High Commission for Refugees.

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After Pressure From Saudi Leader, Trump Vows to Seek Peace in Sudan
ByDeclan Walsh and Vivian Nereim November 20, 2025

It is unclear what President Trump will do to end a brutal civil war in which both sides are backed by U.S. allies, but his statement that he will try has raised hopes for peace.

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After Pressure From Saudi Leader, Trump Vows to Seek Peace in Sudan
ByDeclan Walsh and Vivian Nereim November 20, 2025

It is unclear what President Trump will do to end a brutal civil war in which both sides are backed by U.S. allies, but his statement that he will try has raised hopes for peace.

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Israeli Airstrike on Refugee Camp in Lebanon Kills at Least 13, Officials Say
ByEuan Ward and Ephrat Livni November 19, 2025

It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes on Lebanon since a cease-fire with Hezbollah went into effect about a year ago.

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Israeli Airstrike on Refugee Camp in Lebanon Kills at Least 13, Officials Say
ByEuan Ward and Ephrat Livni November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes on Lebanon since a cease-fire with Hezbollah went into effect about a year ago.

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After Hundreds of Gazans Arrive on Mystery Flights, South Africa Asks How
ByJohn Eligon and Zimasa Matiwane November 17, 2025November 18, 2025

A little-known group sold passage to desperate Palestinians who didn’t know their destination, catching the South African government by surprise.

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Displaced Gazans Face More Misery as Torrential Rain Lashes Enclave
ByBilal Shbair, Abu Bakr Bashir and Aaron Boxerman November 15, 2025November 16, 2025

Heavy rainfall and chilling winds have added to the challenges facing people still forced to live in tents in the devastated territory.

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‘It Feels Like I’m in a Nightmare’: Inside the First Deportation Flight to Iran
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Hamed Aleaziz November 11, 2025November 12, 2025

For decades, Iranians fleeing persecution have found protection in the United States. But this fall, the Trump administration deported a planeload of people to Iran after making a deal with Tehran.

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‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’: An Extraordinary Voice (and Film)
ByAlissa Wilkinson November 7, 2025November 10, 2025

The film captures the friendship between an Iranian filmmaker and a Gaza City resident. They never actually meet but speak movingly via video calls.

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