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Israeli strikes on Rafah raise fear ground assault could begin

Israeli strikes on Rafah raise fear ground assault could begin

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill civilians, raising fears of escalation and ongoing conflict with Hamas.

Hamas, Iran leaders delight in cease-fire call, US no-vote: 'Fateful turning point'

Hamas, Iran leaders delight in cease-fire call, US no-vote: 'Fateful turning point'

Hamas and Iranian leaders praise UN ceasefire resolution against Israel, causing tensions with U.S. and cancellation of high-level Israeli delegation to Washington.

Ukraine war briefing: 'Third of Russia's Black Sea fleet sunk or crippled'

Ukraine war briefing: 'Third of Russia's Black Sea fleet sunk or crippled'

Ukraine claims to have sunk or disabled a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea and is increasing military spending.

Israel and Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza

Israel and Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza

Tensions rise between U.S. and Israel over Gaza cease-fire efforts, as Netanyahu vows to continue war against Hamas.

Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

Russia and China veto U.S.-sponsored U.N. resolution on Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

Middle East conflict live updates: Israel plans to direct Rafah civilians to 'humanitarian' zones

Middle East conflict live updates: Israel plans to direct Rafah civilians to 'humanitarian' zones

Israel plans ground offensive in Gaza, raising concerns from President Biden and complaints from Lebanon to U.N.