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Israel has attacked Iran, US official tells CNN

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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, according to a US official. Follow for live updates.

Thursday, Apr 18

April 17, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on responding to Iran's unprecedented barrage of aerial strikes over the weekend, most of which were intercepted.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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April 16, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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The United States plans to impose new sanctions targeting Iran after its unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, according to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

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April 15, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response against Iran, an official said. The cabinet remains determined to act, but it's not clear if a decision has been made.

Friday, Apr 12

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April 12, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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The US currently expects that Iran will carry out strikes against multiple targets inside Israel and that Iranian proxies could also be involved in attacks, according to a senior administration official and a source familiar with the…

Wednesday, Apr 10

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April 10, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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Hamas has indicated it is currently unable to identify and track down 40 Israeli hostages needed for the first phase of a ceasefire deal, according to an Israeli official and a source familiar with the discussions.

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April 9, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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US President Joe Biden offered one of his sharpest rebukes of Israel's handling of the war, describing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach as a "mistake" and calling for a halt to the fighting.

Saturday, Apr 6

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April 6, 2024 Israel-Gaza news

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World Central Kitchen and some Western leaders are calling for an independent investigation into an Israeli strike that killed seven of the group's aid workers in Gaza. Follow for live updates.

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April 5, 2024 Israel-Gaza updates

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Israel dismisses two military officers as a military report says "mistaken identification" and "serious violations" of standard procedure led to the deadly attack on World Central Kitchen staff in Gaza on Monday. Follow for live updates.

Tuesday, Apr 2

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April 2, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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An Israeli airstrike has killed at least seven aid workers from a team delivering food to civilians in Gaza, according to nonprofit World Central Kitchen and authorities in the enclave.

Sunday, Mar 31

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March 31, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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Fierce fighting is taking place across Gaza, where Palestinians face catastrophic levels of hunger due to Israel's throttling of aid during its campaign against Hamas.

Saturday, Mar 30

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March 30, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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Fierce fighting is taking place across Gaza, where Palestinians face catastrophic levels of hunger due to Israel's throttling of aid during its campaign against Hamas.

Friday, Mar 29

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March 29, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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High-level talks between US and Israeli officials over Israel's potential military operations in Rafah in southern Gaza could take place as soon as Monday, US officials told CNN.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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March 26, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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At least 12 people drowned off the coast of Gaza while trying to retrieve aid parcels that had been airdropped into the sea, Palestinian paramedics said.

Friday, Mar 22

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March 22, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will conduct a ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah even without US support.

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March 21, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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The US-proposed resolution on Gaza, which calls for a ceasefire, will be brought to a vote in the UN Security Council on Friday morning, a US official said Thursday.

Thursday, Mar 21

March 20, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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Negotiations to secure an immediate ceasefire tied to the release of hostages held by Hamas are "getting closer" to a deal, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

Wednesday, Mar 20

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March 19, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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US officials are hoping to meet with various Israeli and other Middle Eastern officials over the next week.

Sunday, Mar 17

March 16, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has approved plans for military action in Rafah, as Gazans report more deadly Israeli airstrikes in the enclave.

Wednesday, Mar 13

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March 13, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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More children were killed during four months of war in Gaza than in four years of conflict worldwide, the UN agency responsible for the enclave said Wednesday.

Tuesday, Mar 12

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March 12, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have earned enough delegates to win their parties' presidential nominations, CNN projects, and are headed for a November rematch.

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March 11, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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Famine is imminent in northern Gaza if the amount of aid for the enclave does not increase rapidly, the head of the UN World Food Program said Monday.

Sunday, Mar 10

March 10, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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A desperate humanitarian crisis is deepening in Gaza. Aid workers say plans by the US and other nations to ramp up aid all fall short of pressuring Israel to lift its tight siege on the enclave. Follow for live updates.

Tuesday, Mar 5

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March 4, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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A United Nations team found "clear and convincing" information that hostages in Gaza were sexually abused, UN special envoy Pramila Patten said Monday.

Sunday, Mar 3

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March 3, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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Negotiators are racing to reach an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal before Ramadan begins in just over a week, as the humanitarian crisis spirals in Gaza. Follow for live updates.

Saturday, Mar 2

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March 1, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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The US will airdrop humanitarian aid and supplies into Gaza "very soon," President Joe Biden announced Friday.

Thursday, Feb 29

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February 28, 2024 - Israel-Hamas war

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The US is considering the possibility of airdropping aid into Gaza, two US officials told CNN Wednesday.

Wednesday, Feb 28

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February 18, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

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Nasser Hospital, which had been the largest medical facility still functioning in Gaza, is now out of service due to a raid by Israeli forces, the World Health Organization said Sunday. Follow for live updates.

Wednesday, Feb 21

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Syria: Refugees inside their own country

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The ongoing violence in Syria has left millions of people displaced. And while many Syrians fled to neighboring countries to escape the bloodshed, others have remained despite being in harm's way, though they have been forced from their…

Morsy gets trial date amid Egypt turmoil

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Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy is slated to stand trial starting on November 4.