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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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Israelis Join Nationwide Rallies to Call for Release of Hostages
ByAaron Boxerman August 17, 2025August 18, 2025

Hundreds of thousands turned out for an evening demonstration in Tel Aviv following a national day of protest, organizers said.

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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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Netanyahu Doubles Down on Gaza Offensive After Global Backlash
ByIsabel Kershner August 10, 2025August 11, 2025

This is not the first time the Israeli prime minister has called for one final military drive to dismantle Hamas and end the war.

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Israeli Far-Right Minister Promotes Plan for Jewish Resettlement in Gaza
ByIsabel Kershner July 29, 2025July 30, 2025

Bezalel Smotrich described Gaza as an “inseparable part” of Israel, even as the Netherlands announced a ban on him and another hard line Israeli minister.

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