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G20 Voices Broad Support For Two-state Solution In Mideast

G20 nations broadly back a two-state solution to the conflict in the Middle East, host Brazil said Thursday after a meeting of top diplomats, adding to pressure on Israel to accept an independent Palestinian state.

International Business Times

Growing pressure on Israel to make deal for hostages in Gaza

This informative article discusses President Biden's criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza and the ongoing debate in Israel regarding the prior...

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El Salvador Elections: U.S. Politicians and Organizations Raise Questions on Bukele's Human Rights Record

Bukele, who won by a landslide on Sunday, has become a polarizing figure in Latin America and Beyond

Latin Times

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Blinken looks to bolster West African security partnerships after setbacks

His tour comes amid multiple political upheavals in West Africa and as governments reassess relationships with the West.

Al Jazeera

Biden says two-state solution still possible after call with Netanyahu

US president says Israeli PM not opposed to all two-state solutions after pair talk for first time in nearly a month

The Guardian - US

Antony Blinken tells Israel: Palestinian rights are key to peace

US secretary of state rejects calls for immediate ceasefire but urges ally to make ‘hard decisions’ as fighting continues

The Guardian - UK

Hezbollah launches rockets as Blinken seeks de-escalation amid hostage crisis

Amidst escalating tensions and rocket barrages, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken visits Turkey, while families await the release of hostages in Israel.

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Blinken tackles Middle East conflicts with creative and diplomatic approach

Get ready for a whirlwind of diplomacy as Secretary Blinken visits Turkey, Israel, and the West Bank, navigating political divisions and humanitarian conce...

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Unauthorised Jewish settlements surge in occupied West Bank, says watchdog – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Biden authorises final $250m aid package for Ukraine after Congress fails to approve more funds

Republicans have blocked a supplemental appropriations package meant to continue defence assistance for Kyiv

The Independent UK

Tributes pour in for France's 'European visionary' Jacques Delors

Tributes continued to flow on Thursday for the former European Commission head Jacques Delors, whose death was announced on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Watch live: View over Israel-Gaza border as seen from Israel

Watch a live view over the Israel-Gaza border on Wednesday 20 December.

The Independent UK

Blinken assures world: America provides much-needed leadership in crisis

Join Secretary of State Anthony Blinken as he discusses American leadership in the world, addressing regional expectations and the role of the U.S. in the ...

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Can US visa bans deter West Bank violence by Israeli settlers?

It could serve as a deterrent for some settlers, analysts say. But the new rule has loopholes that could allow evasion.

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The Independent UK

Israel launches strikes on Gaza as war resumes after truce with Hamas expires

More than 100 Palestinians have been killed since airstrikes restarted, health officials in Hamas-run Gaza say

WEKU

The brutal calculus of war: Is the killing of civilians ever justified?

The numbers are classified, but U.S. military planners use what's called a collateral damage estimate to gauge how many civilians might be killed in an attack on a target. Here's what that means.

Salon

It's time to cancel Trump's reality show

The threat of growing war leaves Trump looking so very small

France 24

Can the Palestinian Authority lead a post-Hamas Gaza Strip?

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is working hard to involve the Palestinian Authority in a resolution of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Despite having a significant security apparatus, a civil service and other trappings of a state, the weaknesses of the internationally recognised Palestinian leadership mean it may…

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Salon

US war machine fuels Israel's military

It's not too late to try to rein it in — but there is no evidence that Israel has any intent to listen

Zenger

Blinken’s Middle East Mission: Seeking Humanitarian Pause And Two-State Solution

US Secretary of State engages with Israel, Gaza, and Jordan to find a ceasefire and long-term peace

The Independent UK

Schools and hospitals hit by strikes as Israel snubs US warnings with increased attacks in Gaza

Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ignored calls from the US that Israel risks losing hope of an eventual peace deal unless it eases the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Gaza ‘siege conditions’ unacceptable, says Lammy as Labour toughens line on Israel

Shadow foreign secretary toughens line on Israel-Palestine in light of ‘shocking number’ of dead civilians

Al Jazeera

‘All scenarios open’: Hezbollah chief in first speech since Israel-Gaza war

In a highly anticipated speech, Hassan Nasrallah said a wider conflict could not be ruled out if the Gaza war continues.

Reason

Battle Lines Drawn

Plus: House GOP defies White House on Israel funding, Gaza City surrounded, SBF guilty, Republican under indictment seeks reelection

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Dutton backflips on second referendum; Biden warns Israel against occupying Gaza; and Star Wars prop sells for $5m

Opposition leader says Australians are ‘over’ referendums after voice poll

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