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July 28

Trump rejects Macron move as US skips UN summit on Palestinian state

The Trump administration boycotts U.N. summit on Palestinian statehood co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia, as critics call the event a stumbling block to peace efforts in the Middle East.

July 27

Iran's Africa activities pose 'significant threats to US national security'

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch joins State Department in warning about Iran's expanding influence in Africa through uranium acquisition, weapons sales and religious indoctrination.

July 27

Rubio rips Venezuela's Maduro as 'narco-terrorist' leader threatening US one year after disputed election

Secretary of State Marco Rubio shreds Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, calling him leader of narco-terrorist group Cartel de los Soles.

July 25

US, Israel announce targeted killings of terror leaders in Syria and Lebanon

CENTCOM troops killed ISIS leader al-Hardani in Syria, while Israeli forces eliminated Hezbollah officer Ali Qoutan as both nations continue counterterrorism efforts.

July 25

Trump shrugs off France’s recognition of Palestine as Rubio, prominent Republicans blast move

Trump on Friday dismissed Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state — a gentler response than sharp condemnation from Marco Rubio and other top Republicans, who blasted the move.

July 25

Grieving parents of American terror victim plead with top criminal prosecutor for justice

The parents of a U.S. teen killed in a 2001 Jerusalem bombing meet with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, urging the extradition of Hamas terrorist Ahlam al-Tamimi from Jordan.

July 24

US pulls team from ceasefire talks in Qatar after Israel does the same, claiming Hamas is acting in bad faith

The U.S. has withdrawn from Doha ceasefire talks after Hamas' response showed a "lack of desire" for an agreement. Israel also pulled negotiators amid escalating demands.

July 24

Hamas 'hardens' stance in ceasefire talks as Netanyahu recalls negotiation team

Israel recalls negotiators from Doha after Hamas increases demands for prisoner exchanges, creating a setback in ceasefire talks aimed at releasing hostages and delivering aid to Gaza

July 23

Khalil repeatedly refuses to condemn Hamas on CNN

'Fox & Friends' co-hosts react to anti-Israel protester Mahmoud Khalil refusing to denounce Hamas despite being a designated terrorist organization.

July 23

American man from Oklahoma 'brutally executed' by Syrian-backed jihadis

Amid the recent outbreak of Syrian government-sponsored violence targeting the Druze minority, the dire plight of minorities, including Christians and Kurds, continues to warrant concern.