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In 13 months, 44,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza, officials say

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Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel's attacks in Gaza constitute 'genocide'

It's the first time that Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
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Israeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza while Netanyahu and Trump speak

The world is watching for signs of how the U.S. election might affect the war against Iranian-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
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Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 88, officials say

As war continues in the region, Israel's latest law is expected to have a crippling effect on humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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Israel's first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones

The attack risks pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of spiraling violence across the Middle East.
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Israel launches strikes on targets in Iran, risking escalation in Mideast wars

Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions around Iran’s capital.
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Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume

Another 42 people were wounded in the strike in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp, according to the Awda Hospital.
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Israel says attack killed leader of Hamas

Israel's foreign minister says DNA tests confirm Yahya Sinwar died along with two others in a raid in Southern Gaza.
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Israel: Hamas' top leader killed in Gaza

Yahya Sinwar has been Hamas’ top leader inside the Gaza Strip for years, closely connected to its military wing while dramatically building up its capabilities.
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Netanyahu mulls plan to empty northern Gaza of civilians and cut off aid to those left inside

The proposal, which has reportedly been studied closely by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, would essentially cut Gaza in half.
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Palestinians, supporters reflect on Oct. 7

Palestinians are also mourning a year of deadly attacks. WWL's Alyssa Curtis spoke with some New Orleans-based Palestinians about what the day means to them.
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One year since deadly Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel

One man's story of survival and how he's using it to educate, inspire and bring awareness to an expanding war in the Middle East.