US Warns Israel: Back Off West Bank Annexation,

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What's Going On?

The US is warning Israel to back off its plans to annex the West Bank.

  • Israel's parliament has voted to annex the West Bank, despite international opposition
  • The US has threatened to cut off aid if Israel goes ahead with the plan
  • The move could derail the fragile ceasefire in Gaza
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British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by US immigration for over a fortnight. His wife, Soumaya, is -warning football fans traveling to the 2026 World Cup about the risk of being detained.

Why Did This Happen?

Hamdi's visa was revoked without warning while on a speaking tour, where he criticized Israel's actions in Gaza.
US officials said the tour was canceled due to security rules and that he was in the country illegally.

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Hamdi has returned to the UK, but his family is speaking out about the disappointing handling of the case by the UK government.

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Al-Sharaa wants a permanent repeal of sanctions on Syria
The US has lifted some sanctions, but a full repeal requires Congress to act

  • *Will this mark a new beginning for US-Syria relations?

Israel Faces Sports Bans Amidst Rising Tensions

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Israel is facing bans from international sports competitions due to rising tensions.

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The Football Association of Ireland voted to suspend Israel from UEFA competitions
Israel's national team is still scheduled to play in the World Cup qualifiers
Other Israeli sports teams have faced opposition and exclusion

Hostage Remains Returned from Gaza

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What's Happening in Gaza?

You might be wondering what's going on in Gaza, especially with the recent return of hostage remains.

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Hamas Hands Over Hostages' Remains: A Step Towards Peace?

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Hamas and Israel: A Fragile Ceasefire

Hamas has handed over three coffins containing the remains of deceased Gaza hostages to Israel via the Red Cross.

Key Points:

The remains are part of the US-brokered ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.
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The exchange is a crucial step towards peace, but challenges remain.

What's next?** Will this exchange lead to a lasting peace between Hamas and Israel?

Hamas Hands Over Remains of Israeli Hostages

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What's Happening?

Hamas has handed over the remains of three more Israeli hostages to Israel.
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What's Next?

The bodies will undergo identification to confirm they belong to hostages taken on October 7.

Hamas Hands Over Bodies of Israeli Hostages

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Hamas has handed over the bodies of three Israeli hostages to Israel.

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The handover is part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas

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Trump called the ad misleading and increased tariffs on Canadian goods
Carney apologized to Trump during a dinner at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit

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Hamas has returned remains of people to Israel, but they don't match any of the hostages.

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3 sets of remains were returned, but they don't belong to any hostages
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The process of returning bodies is progressing slowly

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The US will investigate the matter and consider sanctions.

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A British commentator, Sami Hamdi, has been detained by US immigration over his pro-Palestinian views.
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Gaza Under Fire: Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes

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Israel launched strikes on Gaza, killing at least 100 people, including 35 children
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But what does this mean for the fragile truce?

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Questions are being raised about the future of the ceasefire agreement.
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You're probably wondering what's happening between Israel and Hamas.
Recently, Israel's Prime Minister ordered powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip after Hamas allegedly broke a ceasefire.
Some key points to know:
Hamas is accused of firing on Israeli forces in southern Gaza
13 bodies of hostages are still in Gaza
A US-brokered ceasefire is in place, but it's being tested
What does this mean for the conflict?

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What's Happening in Gaza?

You might be wondering what's going on in Gaza. Well, let's break it down.
Israel claims Hamas violated a peace deal by returning partial remains of a hostage already recovered 2 years ago.
Israel's PM warns of a response after discussing next steps with defense chiefs.
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It means the fragile truce is under threat, and violence in the West Bank is still a concern.

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What's behind the US military buildup in the region?

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