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Spy chiefs say threats from China and Russia threaten US primacy, war on Gaza could spread insecurity.

WHO says that fewer than half of its requested aid-delivery missions in Gaza have been approved by Israel

Biden’s unqualified support for Israel has exposed the US to potential complicity in genocide and global condemnation

CIA, Mossad heads to meet in Europe with Qatar officials to broker second captives-for-prisoners exchange and truce.

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague could order Israel to halt its military action in Gaza, launched in retaliation for Hamas's unprecedented attacks on October 7, although it has little power to enforce its rulings.

Ten Israeli hostages and four Thai nationals have been released from Gaza, Israel's army said late Wednesday. Qatar's foreign ministry said those released included Dutch, German and American dual nationals. Hours before a six-day pause in fighting expired, a Hamas source said the group was not yet satisfied with Israeli…

Talks between US and Israeli spy agencies in Qatar, which is key mediator, include issue of captives held in Gaza.

Heads of US and Israeli spy agencies to meet Qatari leadership, with focus on persuading Hamas to release male hostages