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As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why
ByDavid E. Sanger February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.

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Netanyahu Defends Wartime Leadership, Saying Hostage Deal Is Within Reach
ByDavid M. Halbfinger October 4, 2025

In a speech that lasted just minutes, the Israeli prime minister boasted that he had defied his critics to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

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Netanyahu Wears QR Code Referencing Oct. 7 During U.N. Speech
ByEphrat Livni September 26, 2025

During his speech to the U.N., Israel’s prime minister sought to focus attention on the carnage of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel that led to the war in Gaza.

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Netanyahu Wears QR Code Referencing Oct. 7 During U.N. Speech
ByEphrat Livni September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

During his speech to the U.N., Israel’s prime minister sought to focus attention on the carnage of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel that led to the war in Gaza.

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Abbas Says Hamas Will Not Govern Palestine After War With Israel
ByFarnaz Fassihi September 25, 2025September 26, 2025

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, delivered a speech by video to the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday in which he thanked countries for recognizing Palestinian statehood.

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Here’s what to know.
ByFarnaz Fassihi September 25, 2025

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Here’s what to know.
ByFarnaz Fassihi September 25, 2025

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Here’s what to know.
ByFarnaz Fassihi September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

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Guterres Says the U.N.’s Principles ‘Are Under Siege.’
ByFarnaz Fassihi September 23, 2025

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