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Palestinian recognition the 'momentum towards peace'

Australia's foreign minister has called for a clear timeline for the declaration of a Palestinian state help to quell conflict.

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Ukraine war 'leading nowhere'; give diplomacy a chance: Ex-EU Commission chief Juncker

Talking Europe sits down with one of the most high-profile EU Commission presidents of modern times, Jean-Claude Juncker, who was in office from 2014 to 2019. He shares his thoughts on Ursula von der Leyen's second European Commission and the challenges facing Europe, from migration to Ukraine and the Middle…

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Fate of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah unknown as Israel targets group's headquarters in Beirut

Israel launched massive air strikes on Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut late Friday, with Israeli media reporting that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was targeted in the strikes. An Iranian government source said Tehran was trying to confirm Nasrallah's whereabouts. The latest bombardment – the most powerful in the Lebanese capital in…

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‘Stop sending weapons to Israel,’ says Palestinian leader Abbas in UN speech

Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called on the world to stop providing Israel with weapons, saying it has devastated the Gaza Strip to the point where the Palestinian territory is no longer fit for living. Abbas made the plea in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly…

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Ukraine war: Zelensky’s pleas for help are getting drowned out in the clamour from the Middle East

While Russia continues its nuclear sabre rattling, with renewed threats to use its arsenal if attacked, fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine and in Russia’s Kursk region remains intense. But the diplomatic centre of gravity of the war recently shifted to New York and Washington.

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John Swinney calls for immediate binding ceasefire to end 'suffering' in Middle East

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has said the situation in the Middle East is cause for the “deepest concern” as he called for a binding ceasefire in…

The National (Scotland)

ADF may assist Australians in Lebanon but government warns it can’t help everyone flee

Defence force personnel already deployed to the Middle East may be called on to help in an evacuation operation

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🔴 Live: Israel says it has secured $8.7 billion in US military aid

Israel on Thursday said it had secured $8.7 billion in military aid from the United States to support its military efforts. The package comes as Israel fights an ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza and continues to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in…

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Biden And Blinken Work To De-Escalate Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

President Biden and Secretary Blinken work to de-escalate Israel-Hezbollah conflict and prevent all-out war in the Middle East.

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President Biden Warns Of Possible All-Out War In Middle East

President Biden addresses escalating tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts and a two-state solution to prevent further c...

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War Is a Self-Licking Ice Cream Cone

Washington risks Americans’ lives in wars of choice, then uses their deaths to justify more war.

Reason

US Troops Deployed To Cyprus Amid Rising Israel-Hezbollah Tensions

US and UK deploy troops to Cyprus amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Efforts to prevent conflict escalation in the Middle East ongoing.

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US Diplomatic Efforts To Prevent Escalation In Middle East

US Secretary of State Blinken emphasizes diplomatic efforts to prevent war in the Middle East and calls for de-escalation and regional cooperation.

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When Russia and Israel talk about setting up ‘buffer zones’ what they are really talking about is a land grab

In the conflicts raging in Ukraine and the Middle East, we have recently seen calls for the establishment of what are being referred to as “buffer zones”.

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Has the window closed for Joe Biden in the Middle East?

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 25: As conflict escalates in the Middle East, papers are asking "did the US president fail to read the writing on the wall?" The New York Times questions PM Binyamin Netanyahu's good faith in negotiations, while Haaretz slams the US president's failure to heed warnings…

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Biden's Ceasefire Negotiations In Gaza Stalled Amid Fresh Assaults

Ceasefire negotiations in Gaza paused as violence escalates, posing challenges for President Biden's administration in the Middle East.

The Guardian - US

US and France working on Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire plan – as it happened

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Israeli army chief tells troops to prepare for 'possible entry' into Lebanon

Israel’s army chief on Wednesday told a tank brigade to prepare for “possible entry” into Lebanon. The order comes amid a sharp escalation of cross-border clashes between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah after Israeli air raids killed hundreds of people in Lebanon earlier this week. Read our liveblog to…

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Biden To Address Global Crises At UN General Assembly

President Biden addresses global crises at UNGA, focusing on Middle East conflict and international cooperation.

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US Navy replenishment ship operating in Mideast was damaged in an incident, officials say

A U.S. Navy replenishment ship operating in the Middle East has sustained damage in an incident which is under investigation

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US Navy Replenishment Ship Sustains Damage In Middle East

USNS Big Horn, a U.S. Navy replenishment ship, sustains damage in the Middle East amidst escalating tensions. Crew safe; investigation ongoing.

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US Officials Concerned About Tensions At UN General Assembly

US officials are apprehensive about potential tensions in the Middle East during the UN General Assembly, particularly regarding statements on the conflict...

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France calls for emergency UN meeting amid Middle East crisis as Israeli strikes continue

As world leaders gathered in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, UN Security Council member France called for an emergency meeting on the crisis engulfing the Middle East. Meanwhile, Israel announced dozens of new air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon Tuesday, a day after 492 people,…

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Biden Addresses U.N. Amid Middle East And Ukraine Crises

President Biden's U.N. address to focus on Middle East tensions, Ukraine support, and global challenges.

The Guardian - US

UN general assembly to open amid fears of all-out war in Middle East

Diplomats trying to prevent escalation in Israel-Hezbollah conflict amid bombing campaign in Lebanon

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