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Middle East latest: Israel launches a major West Bank operation, days after Gaza ceasefire

Middle East latest: Israel launches a major West Bank operation, days after Gaza ceasefire

Israel launched a major military operation Tuesday in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin that killed at least nine Palestinians and left at least 40 more people wounded, Palestinian health officials said, as Israel’s fragile ceasefire with Hamas in
Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia

Police investigate whether foreign actors are paying for antisemitic crimes in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country, police said on Wednesday.
Suspected settlers attacked Palestinian villages hours before Trump rescinded Biden sanctions

Suspected settlers attacked Palestinian villages hours before Trump rescinded Biden sanctions

JINSAFUT, West Bank (AP) — Shortly after suspected Jewish settlers stormed Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank late Monday, setting cars and property ablaze, U.S.
Palestinians confront a landscape of destruction in Gaza's 'ghost towns'

Palestinians confront a landscape of destruction in Gaza's 'ghost towns'

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza are confronting an apocalyptic landscape of devastation after a ceasefire paused more than 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Judge finds Ohio pastor guilty of violating fire code while church operated as a temporary shelter

Judge finds Ohio pastor guilty of violating fire code while church operated as a temporary shelter

A judge in northwestern Ohio found a pastor guilty on criminal charges Tuesday for failing to comply with the city fire code after he opened his church to let homeless people and others stay inside overnight to escape the winter chill.
Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant

Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant

NEW YORK (AP) — Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn't totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it.
At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.
At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, made a direct appeal to President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers.
Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes child marriage

Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes child marriage

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage.
Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes child marriage

Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalizes child marriage

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s parliament passed three divisive laws Tuesday, including amendments to the country's personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalize child marriage.
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