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A truck loaded with humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip makes its way to the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, Israel-Gaza border, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo) XMA101 XMA101

May 19, 2025 at 11:14 pm

Israeli strikes kill at least 85 in Gaza as Israel allows more aid into Palestinian territory VIEW

Israel is pressing ahead with its new military offensive in Gaza despite mounting international criticism.

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Palestinians struggle to get donated food at a community kitchen in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) XOB123 XOB123

May 19, 2025 at 1:28 am

First few aid trucks enter Gaza but allies threaten Israel with sanctions and urge more VIEW

The first few aid trucks have entered Gaza following nearly three months of Israel’s complete blockade of food, medicine and other supplies.

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May 17, 2025 at 11:48 pm

Israel says it will allow ‘basic’ aid into Gaza after nearly 3 months of blockade

Israel says it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade.

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May 17, 2025 at 4:53 am

Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza. Netanyahu tells negotiating team to stay at talks VIEW

Israel says it has launched a major military operation in Gaza to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages.

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May 17, 2025 at 2:10 am

Flights resume at the rebel-held airport in Yemen’s capital, more than a week after Israeli strikes

Yemen's Houthis say flights have resumed at the Sanaa International Airport for the first time in more than a week following massive Israeli airstrikes disabled...

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May 16, 2025 at 6:53 am

Gaza children are sent back to war zone following medical care after Jordan rejects requests to stay

Seventeen Palestinian children and their caregivers were recently sent back to Gaza after receiving medical treatment in Jordan.

FILE – An undated photo released by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum shows Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander at an unknown location. Alexander, who was abducted during the Hamas-led attack on his base on October 7, 2023, is scheduled to be released from Hamas captivity in Gaza May 12, 2025.(Hostages and Missing Families Forum via AP) XEM102 XEM102

May 12, 2025 at 12:40 am

Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration WATCH

Hamas has freed an Israeli-American soldier who was held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months.

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May 10, 2025 at 11:29 pm

Trump envoy confirms that Hamas has agreed to release the last living US hostage in Gaza VIEW

Hamas says the last living American hostage in Gaza will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded...

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May 10, 2025 at 4:14 am

At least 20 people killed in Sudan after a suspected drone strike hits a prison

Sudanese authorities say a suspected drone attack has killed at least 20 prisoners in the southern region of Kordofan.

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May 7, 2025 at 2:03 pm

Some migrants were told they’d be sent to Libya, attorneys say as they try to block the deportations

U.S. authorities have informed some migrants of plans to deport them to Libya, a country they are not from and that has a history of...