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Democratic Congress could test decades of US support for Israel

Israel’s Gaza campaign and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s embrace of US President Donald Trump have strained decades of bipartisan US support for Israel.
Israel’s Gaza campaign and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s embrace of US President Donald Trump have strained decades of bipartisan US support for Israel.

Israeli strikes kill four people in Gaza, medics say

Mourners during the funeral of a Palestinian boy and his father who were killed in an Israeli strike, in Gaza City on Nov 1.
Mourners during the funeral of a Palestinian boy and his father who were killed in an Israeli strike, in Gaza City on Nov 1.

Israeli strikes kill eight people in Gaza, medics say

Mourners attending the funeral of five Palestinians, who were killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Nov 1.
Mourners attending the funeral of five Palestinians, who were killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Nov 1.

Final vote results in Israel set up weeks of uncertainty about who will govern

Meanwhile, the Arab parties’ strong showing could make them major players in the negotiations for the next government.
Meanwhile, the Arab parties’ strong showing could make them major players in the negotiations for the next government.

From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians see little hope in Israeli vote

Whether Benjamin Netanyahu (left) clings to power with his far-right allies or centrist rival Gadi Eisenkot (right)  comes out on top, few see much reason for hope in the Oct 27 vote.
Whether Benjamin Netanyahu (left) clings to power with his far-right allies or centrist rival Gadi Eisenkot (right)  comes out on top, few see much reason for hope in the Oct 27 vote.

Biden-era officials who quit over Gaza urge 2028 candidates to denounce policy architects

36 countries to compete in Eurovision 2027 as Ireland, Netherlands stay out over Israel

DARA, representing Bulgaria, won the top prize at Eurovision 2026 held on May 17.
DARA, representing Bulgaria, won the top prize at Eurovision 2026 held on May 17.

Macklemore vows to fight until 'last breath' at opening of 'Free Palestine' tour

Rapper Macklemore performs during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games, in Duesseldorf, Germany, September 9, 2023. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
Rapper Macklemore performs during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games, in Duesseldorf, Germany, September 9, 2023. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen

US rapper Macklemore launches Free Palestine Tour after Ed Sheeran fallout

FILE PHOTO: Singer Macklemore performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" show in New York City, U.S., July 22, 2022.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Singer Macklemore performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" show in New York City, U.S., July 22, 2022.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

UN inquiry says Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce

Children look on during the funeral of three Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, in Gaza City, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas
Children look on during the funeral of three Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, in Gaza City, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

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