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July 24

French President Emmanuel Macron to recognize 'State of Palestine' in September at UN General Assembly

French President Emmanuel Macron shared a letter addressed to the leader of the Palestinian Authority on Thursday, citing a need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

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

US defense official reacts to Iran's claims about encounter with warship

A U.S. Navy warship's interaction with an Iranian helicopter in the Gulf of Oman was safe and professional, contrary to Iranian state media claims.

July 23

Trump admin official to meet with Israel, Qatar amid push for Gaza ceasefire

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Israeli and Qatari officials as the Trump administration works to secure a deal to end the war in Gaza.

July 23

Iran doubles down on refusal to end nuclear program, ready for war with Israel

President Pezeshkian declares Iran is 'fully prepared' for renewed conflict with Israel despite ongoing ceasefire, claiming U.S. strikes failed to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities.

July 23

News agency says its Gaza journalists suffering health woes as union warns they will die without intervention

The Society of Journalists at AFP warns that Gaza-based freelancers face absolute poverty and health deterioration, with one photographer lacking strength to work.

July 22

US-backed org sounds the alarm over abandoned aid for Gaza, calls for UN collaboration

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is challenging U.N. claims about restrictions on aid distribution as the U.S.- and Israel-backed organization delivers over 85 million meals in under two months.

July 22

Disputed fire by ancient church in Holy Land sparks diplomatic, religious fallout

Israeli police dismiss reports of Jewish settlers burning the Church of St. George in Taybeh, finding no damage to the holy site and only a small fire nearby.

July 22

Iranian foreign minister denies calls to wipe Israel 'off the map,' assassination plots to kill Trump

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi denies plots to assassinate President Donald Trump and claims Iran has no policy to wipe Israel 'off the map,' despite contradictory statements.

July 21

Iran will not give up nuclear enrichment, top official confirms in exclusive Fox News interview

Iran continues to refuse proposal it join regional consortium for enriched uranium as officials prepare for meetings with Russia, China and European nations amid nuclear tensions