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Middle East latest: Israel says it killed a militant in Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds

Middle East latest: Israel says it killed a militant in Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds

The Israeli military said Wednesday its soldiers killed an alleged militant in Gaza whom it said posed a threat to its forces, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas stretched into a fourth day.
To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies' deep distrust

To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies' deep distrust

Inside a lavish clubhouse on Doha’s waterfront, tensions strained by months of fruitless back-and-forth weighed on negotiators as the hour neared 3 a.m.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Right Rev. Mariann Budde

PHOTO COLLECTION: Right Rev. Mariann Budde

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To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies' deep distrust

To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies' deep distrust

Inside a lavish clubhouse on Doha’s waterfront, tensions strained by months of fruitless back-and-forth weighed on negotiators as the hour neared 3 a.m.
Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip , Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.
Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant
Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip , Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.
'My heart is with LA': Pope prays for people of Los Angeles as they endure wildfires

'My heart is with LA': Pope prays for people of Los Angeles as they endure wildfires

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis offered prayers Wednesday for the people of Los Angeles as they endure deadly fires.
Suspected settlers attacked Palestinian villages hours before Trump rescinded Biden sanctions

Suspected settlers attacked Palestinian villages hours before Trump rescinded Biden sanctions

JINSAFUT, West Bank (AP) — Shortly after suspected Jewish settlers stormed Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank late Monday, setting cars and property ablaze, U.S.
Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia

Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country, police said on Wednesday.