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Protests in Israel demand release of Gaza hostages, Netanyahu's removal

The Guardian — March 31, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC

Summary: Thousands protested in Israel demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza, calling for PM Netanyahu's removal. Negotiations for a truce between Israel and Hamas were set to resume. Families of hostages accused Netanyahu of sabotaging efforts. The war in Gaza has killed about 32,705, displacing 80% of the population. Israel's supreme court ordered an end to subsidies for ultra-Orthodox men not serving in the army. Netanyahu faces threats to his coalition.

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  1. [2.5]
    Poland demands Israel's support for murder investigation in Gaza (Haaretz)
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    Tensions escalate between Iran, Israel; global leaders express concern (ABC News)
    149d 3h
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  3. [2.4]
    Rishi Sunak criticizes pro-Palestine protesters outside Keir Starmer's house (The Guardian)
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  4. [3.0]
    Polish aid worker's death in Gaza strains Poland-Israel relations (CTV News)
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  5. [4.9]
    David Lammy criticizes Israel, UK cabinet divided on support (The Guardian)
    153d 13h
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  6. [4.7]
    Pressure mounts on Netanyahu to resign amid protests (ABC News)
    153d 23h
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  7. [4.3]
    War in Gaza causes severe environmental damage and humanitarian crisis (Arab News Pakistan)
    155d 3h
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  8. [5.7]
    Israel reopens aid routes into Gaza to address crisis (The Guardian)
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    Israel reopens Erez crossing and Ashdod port for aid (RTE.ie)
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    UNHRC holds Israel accountable for potential war crimes in Gaza (The Guardian)
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    Hamas attacks in Israel lead to devastating casualties and destruction (Vox.com)
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    Israel admits mistake in airstrike killing aid workers (The Independent)
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    Calls to ban UK arms sales to Israel intensify (The Guardian)
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    Israel fires officers over mistaken Gaza attack killing aid workers (CNN)
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    Israeli officers dismissed for drone strikes killing aid workers (ABC News)
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    Pressure grows on UK PM Sunak to halt arms sales (CNN)
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    Israeli military reprimands officers for deadly Gaza drone strikes (The Associated Press)
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    Israel admits errors in strike on aid convoy, killing 7 (Financial Times)
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    Trump's criticism of Israel contrasts with GOP support (The Hill)
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    Biden labels goods from West Bank settlements, tensions rise (Financial Times)
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    Aid workers in Gaza face danger amid conflict escalation (Arab News Pakistan)
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    Biden pressures Israel to address Gaza humanitarian crisis (The New York Times)
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    Seven aid workers killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza (ABC News)
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    Israel-Hamas conflict devastates Gaza, risks wider regional conflict (The Associated Press)
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    Criticism of Netanyahu's response to Gaza missile attack (The Guardian)
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  26. [6.3]
    Israel allows aid to Gaza after Biden's warning (RTE.ie)
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    Erez crossing to Gaza reopens for humanitarian aid (CNN International)
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    Pressure mounts on UK to halt arms sales to Israel (The Guardian)
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    Israeli cabinet approves aid to Gaza, Biden warns on civilians (The Guardian)
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    Biden warns Netanyahu to protect Gaza civilians or face consequences (The Independent)
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    Israel reopens Erez crossing for Gaza aid amid crisis (CNN)
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    Biden threatens to condition support for Israel on Gaza actions (CTV News)
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    Israel conducts investigation into Gaza air strike killing aid workers (ABC News)
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    Trump criticizes Israel's Gaza conflict handling, differs from GOP (The Washington Post)
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    Israel accused of targeting aid workers, causing seven deaths (CNN)
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    US pressures Israel to protect civilians amid conflict with Hamas (The Australian Financial Review)
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    Biden warns Israel over Gaza strike consequences and aid workers (CNN)
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    International support for Israel declines after drone strike incident (Daily Mail)
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  39. [6.2]
    US warns Israel: Address civilian harm or risk aid (Financial Times)
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    U.S. rebukes Israel over Gaza war actions, demands change (CTV News)
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    Trump urges Israel to end conflict with Hamas quickly (The Associated Press)
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  42. [5.2]
    Chef José Andrés faces political involvement, aid worker safety concerns (ABC News)
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    Biden warns Israel to protect civilians in Gaza conflict (The Associated Press)
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    US warns Israel on Gaza war support, urges civilian protection (ABC News)
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    US urges Israel to reduce civilian harm in Gaza (Hindustan Times)
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    Israel condemned for attacks on aid workers in Gaza (The Globe and Mail)
    156d 7h

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    Jill Biden warns Joe Biden on US support for Israel (Hindustan Times)
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    Trump urges Israel to quickly end conflict with Hamas (CNN)
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    UK officials urged to halt arms sales to Israel (The Guardian)
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    IDF used AI to target homes in Gaza, causing deaths (Mint)
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    US approves bomb transfer to Israel despite Gaza aid workers' deaths (The Guardian US)
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    US authorizes bomb transfer to Israel amid Gaza war (CNN International)
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    US approves bomb transfer to Israel despite Gaza airstrike backlash (The Washington Post)
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    Israel heightens defense against potential Iranian retaliation after attacks (The Guardian)
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    US authorizes transfer of bombs to Israel amid Gaza concerns (CNN)
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    UK urged to halt arms sales to Israel after airstrike (The Guardian)
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    Pressure on Sunak to address Israel's actions intensifies (The Independent)
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    President Biden criticizes Israel for hindering aid in Gaza (The Washington Post)
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    UK under pressure to halt arms sales to Israel (The Guardian)
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    Stephen Colbert addresses deaths of WCK workers in Gaza (Rolling Stone)
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    UK politicians clash over Israel, ECHR, and border security (The Guardian)
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    US condemns Israeli airstrike on aid convoy in Gaza (CNN)
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    Iran vows revenge for killing by Israel, faces challenges (Financial Times)
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    UNHRC to consider arms embargo on Israel over Gaza (DAWN.com)
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    Israeli air strike on Gaza aid convoy raises concerns (ABC News)
    156d 19h

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    José Andrés accuses Israel of targeting aid workers in Gaza (Deadline)
    156d 21h
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  67. [6.0]
    Albanese demands transparency in Israeli air strike investigation (ABC News)
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    Pressure on Biden to limit weapons supply to Israel (Sydney Morning Herald)
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    Biden criticized for response to Israeli airstrike in Gaza (New York Post )
    156d 23h
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    Biden condemns Israel for aid worker deaths, faces pressure (The Washington Post)
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  71. [5.7]
    Israeli airstrike on Iranian consulate raises tensions in region (CTV News)
    157d 2h

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  72. [5.9]
    Legal professionals criticize UK for arming Israel, urge ban (The Guardian)
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  73. [5.2]
    Chef José Andrés criticizes Israeli military over volunteer deaths (The Hill)
    157d 4h

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  74. [4.4]
    Jacob Flickinger killed in Gaza airstrike; aid worker remembered (The Independent)
    157d 5h
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  75. [4.6]
    Israeli air strike on aid convoy sparks international condemnation (ABC News)
    157d 6h
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  76. [3.8]
    Israeli strike kills aid workers, Biden urges civilian protection (CNN)
    157d 8h
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  77. [3.4]
    Seven aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza (The Guardian)
    157d 8h
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  78. [5.0]
    Israel under scrutiny for airstrike killing aid workers in Gaza (FRANCE 24 English)
    157d 9h

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  79. [3.8]
    WCK aid workers killed in Gaza strike, operations paused (CNN)
    157d 10h
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  80. [4.9]
    Israeli military used AI system Lavender to identify targets (The Guardian)
    157d 11h
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  81. [3.2]
    Calls to suspend arms sales to Israel amid Gaza deaths (The Guardian)
    157d 12h
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    Israeli drone strikes kill aid workers in Gaza convoy (ABC News)
    157d 15h
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  83. [5.4]
    UN urges Israel to allow aid agencies in Gaza (ABC News)
    157d 16h

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  84. [4.4]
    Lord Ricketts urges UK to stop arming Israel (The Guardian)
    157d 16h
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  85. [4.0]
    IDF chief apologizes for Gaza strike killing aid workers (News18)
    157d 16h
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  86. [4.1]
    Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza condemned globally (RTE.ie)
    157d 18h
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  87. [4.2]
    Australian leaders condemn Israeli drone strike on aid worker in Gaza (The Guardian)
    157d 23h
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  88. [5.0]
    PM Albanese concerned about Gaza death toll impact on Australia (The Age)
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  89. [4.6]
    Bernie Sanders criticizes Israel for civilian deaths in Gaza (The Guardian US)
    158d 3h
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  90. [3.7]
    US approves weapons package for Israel amid controversy (ABC News)
    158d 4h
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  91. [6.5]
    Seven aid workers killed in Gaza airstrike, demands for investigation (The Independent)
    158d 5h

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    Israeli air strikes in Gaza kill aid workers, prompt investigation (ABC News)
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  93. [5.4]
    Tensions escalate in Middle East with deadly airstrikes and attacks (The Washington Post)
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  94. [5.3]
    Israel-Hamas war devastates Gaza, causing thousands of deaths (Mint)
    158d 6h

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  95. [5.6]
    Israeli forces unintentionally killed aid workers in Gaza strike (Hindustan Times)
    158d 10h

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  96. [4.3]
    240 tons of aid returning from Gaza after airstrike (TheJournal.ie)
    158d 10h
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  97. [4.1]
    Netanyahu admits IDF airstrike killed Australian aid worker unintentionally (ABC News)
    158d 11h
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  98. [3.6]
    Israeli air strike kills aid workers in Gaza, suspending operations (The Mirror)
    158d 11h
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  99. [5.0]
    Aid convoy in Gaza struck, killing seven workers (The New York Times)
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  100. [4.3]
    Iran vows to punish Israel for Damascus air strike (RTE.ie)
    158d 13h
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    Polish aid worker killed in Gaza airstrike, demands explanation (Hindustan Times)
    158d 14h
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  102. [4.0]
    Kremlin and Iran condemn Israel's air strike in Damascus (Business Recorder)
    158d 15h
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  103. [4.8]
    Israeli strikes kill Iranian commander, sparking regional tensions (The Guardian)
    158d 16h
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  104. [4.8]
    Israeli airstrike kills aid workers in Gaza, investigation ongoing (The Independent)
    158d 16h
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  105. [4.3]
    Iran condemns Israel's air strike, vows response; global reactions (DAWN.com)
    158d 16h
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    Polish volunteer killed in Gaza; Foreign Ministry demands answers (CNN)
    158d 16h
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    Seven aid workers killed in Israeli strike in Gaza (CNN)
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  108. [4.3]
    IDF defends actions at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza (CNN)
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    World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after airstrike casualties (The New York Times)
    158d 20h
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    Australian aid worker killed in Gaza air strike delivering aid (ABC News)
    158d 20h
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    Australian aid worker killed in Gaza; calls for peace (The Guardian)
    158d 21h
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    Five World Central Kitchen employees killed in Gaza airstrike (RTE.ie)
    158d 22h
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    Israeli airstrike destroys Iranian consulate in Syria, casualties reported (Hindustan Times)
    158d 22h
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    Strike in Damascus kills Quds Force commanders, escalates tensions (The Australian Financial Review)
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    Five foreign aid workers killed in alleged Israeli airstrike (Times Now)
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    Israeli airstrike in Damascus kills Iranian military officials (The Washington Post)
    159d 1h
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    Foreign aid workers killed in Gaza strike during humanitarian mission (The Guardian)
    159d 2h
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    Australian aid worker killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza (ABC News)
    159d 2h
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    Israeli strike on Iranian embassy in Damascus sparks tensions (ABC News)
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    Iranian commander killed in airstrike on consulate in Syria (CNN)
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    Israeli war planes destroy Iranian consulate in Damascus, escalating tensions (The Guardian)
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    Israeli warplanes destroy Iranian consulate in Damascus, casualties reported (The Guardian)
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    Israeli warplanes destroy Iranian consulate in Damascus, killing six (The Guardian)
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    Israeli strikes target Iranian embassy annex in Damascus, Syria (News18)
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  125. [5.8]
    Protests demand Netanyahu's resignation over failed hostage release (CNN)
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    Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza hospital after raid (The Guardian)
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    US resumes arms sales to Israel despite Gaza ceasefire concerns (The Guardian US)
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    Israeli military withdraws from Al-Shifa hospital after raid (ABC News)
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    Israeli military withdraws from Gaza after two-week raid (The Associated Press)
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    Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital after siege (CNN)
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    Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza hospital after successful raid (The Guardian)
    159d 18h
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    WHO chief condemns Israeli strike on Gaza hospital, calls for ceasefire (Mint)
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    Netanyahu approves military plan in Gaza, humanitarian crisis feared (Voice of America - VOA News)
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    WHO chief urges Israel to aid Gaza hospitals immediately (Hindustan Times)
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    Protesters demand new elections in Israel amid political turmoil (The Australian Financial Review)
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    Israeli protests demand elections, release of hostages from Hamas (The Washington Post)
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    IDF officer killed, protests for elections, hostage release escalate (Haaretz)
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    Israeli airstrike kills militant near Gaza hospital; Netanyahu has surgery (ABC News)
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    Netanyahu to undergo hernia surgery, Levin to step in (CNN)
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    Israeli PM Netanyahu to undergo hernia surgery, Levin to deputize (New York Post )
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    Israeli strikes kill 77 Palestinians in Gaza; negotiations for truce (The Globe and Mail)
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    Ceasefire talks to resume; Gaza crisis escalates (The Guardian)
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    Israel's COGAT Director refutes UN claims of Gaza famine (Ynetnews)
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    Five killed in Gaza aid delivery; truce talks resume (ABC News)
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    Dentist sets up clinic in Gaza amid war chaos (Business Recorder)
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    UK legal advice: Israel breached law in Gaza (The Guardian)
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    Five killed, many injured in Gaza aid delivery violence (The Hindu)
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    Violence escalates in Gaza, humanitarian crisis worsens, ceasefire talks ongoing (Business Recorder)
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    Tensions escalate in Israel-Gaza conflict, humanitarian crisis deepens (The Guardian)
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    US authorizes arms transfer to Israel amid Gaza concerns (The Guardian US)
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    UN demands ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict; US abstains, signaling shift (The Indian Express)
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    Biden authorizes arms transfer to Israel amid Gaza concerns (The Washington Post)
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    Famine warning in Gaza; aid efforts increase amid crisis (The Guardian)
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    Israel's bombardment of Gaza continues, causing widespread devastation (The Express Tribune)
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    Tensions escalate in Israel-Gaza conflict, U.S. intervenes (The Washington Post)
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    Biden pushes for two-state solution, faces party divisions (Mint)
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    Israeli strikes in Gaza escalate, causing civilian casualties and tensions (DAWN.com)
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    World Court orders Israel to address Gaza famine crisis (ABC News)
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    Arab countries ready to recognize Israel; Biden defends policies (Hindustan Times)
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    ICJ orders Israel to open Gaza crossings to prevent famine (The Globe and Mail)
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    Tensions escalate in Israel-Gaza conflict, U.S. airstrikes target militants (The Washington Post)
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    ICJ orders Israel to allow food aid into Gaza (The Guardian)
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