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July 13, 2026
Hamas Forces Interfered With Aid Distribution, U.N. Says
A raid by armed personnel led the World Food Program to suspend its operations in one part of Gaza, the U.N. said. Hamas disputed the accusations.
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July 12, 2026
Lindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Support
The Republican senator from South Carolina had an intense interest in the Middle East, and was a staunch supporter of U.S. strikes on Iran.
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July 11, 2026
Iran’s Top Diplomat in Oman for Talks on Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian foreign minister landed in Muscat on Saturday. A standoff over the strait this week set off heavy clashes between the U.S. and Iran.
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July 9, 2026
Palestinian Authority Sets Date for First Major Elections in 20 Years
Analysts expressed skepticism that the vote would take place as planned. In 2021, Mahmoud Abbas, the authority’s leader, scheduled and then canceled a similar election.
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July 6, 2026
Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance
Million of people filled the streets of Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war with the United States and Israel.
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June 7, 2026
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel for First Time Since April Cease-Fire
Israel had attacked the outskirts of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, earlier Sunday, prompting threats of Iranian retaliation.
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June 7, 2026
Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
The Trump administration has pushed for a cease-fire, bringing Israeli and Lebanese officials together for talks in Washington. But so far, Hezbollah has rejected the truce.
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June 6, 2026
Infant Killed as Israeli Military Fires on Car in West Bank, Palestinian Officials Say
Israel’s military said a car was speeding toward soldiers when one of them opened fire. The baby’s grandmother, who said she was in the car, disputed that account.
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June 1, 2026
Netanyahu Orders Israeli Military to Attack Beirut Suburbs
Thousands fled the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced the widening of the military campaign against Hezbollah.
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June 1, 2026
How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed
Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.
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May 31, 2026
Israel Captures Crusader Castle That Symbolized Its Long Lebanon Occupation
The seizure of Beaufort in southern Lebanon called up bitter memories in both countries amid a widening Israeli conflict with Hezbollah that seems far from over.
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May 30, 2026
Middle East on Edge as Trump Mulls Decision About Iran Deal
The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.
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May 26, 2026
Trump’s Iran Proposal Has Echoes of Half-Finished Gaza Deal
President Trump’s proposal to end the war with Iran would delay tackling the most contentious issues — a tactic that has had mixed results in Gaza.
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May 25, 2026
Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal
President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.
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May 23, 2026
France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian prisoners.
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May 23, 2026
Iran Meets Mediators for Talks as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance
People across the Middle East were bracing for the possibility of renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran as mediation efforts continue in Tehran without a clear sign of a breakthrough.
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May 19, 2026
Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet
Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.
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May 18, 2026
Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East
The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands.
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May 16, 2026
Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast
The arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States on Friday has raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.
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May 13, 2026
Trump Is in China as Iran War Continues With No End in Sight
Before leaving Washington on Tuesday, the president reiterated threats to decimate Iran if it doesn’t agree to a deal to resolve the conflict.
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May 11, 2026
Nations Brace for Long-Term Economic Woes as Trump Calls Iran Truce Plan ‘Garbage’
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
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May 11, 2026
European Union Hits Israeli Settlers With Sanctions
Israel criticized the European Union’s announcement that it will apply sanctions to Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians.
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May 11, 2026
Iran defends its demands after Trump’s rejection.
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May 11, 2026
Trump Says Iran’s Response to Latest U.S. Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’
The United States and Iran have been discussing a 30-day extension to their cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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May 2, 2026
U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.
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April 30, 2026
Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets
The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine.
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April 27, 2026
Hezbollah Vows to Keep Its Weapons as Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Killed 14
Despite a cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah have been trading attacks almost daily.
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April 26, 2026
Iranian Negotiators Set to Return to Pakistan to Try to Revive Truce Talks
It was not clear whether President Trump would send his negotiators for a new round of discussions after abruptly calling off a trip by his top advisers on Saturday.
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