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On 1st day in witness box, Netanyahu switches from divisive wartime leader to defiant accused criminal
Benjamin Netanyahu became the first sitting Israeli PM to appear as a defendant in a criminal trial Tuesday. But his goal over the upcoming weeks of testimony may be more than just fending off charges of bribery and breach of trust — it may be to define and reinforce his legacy as Israel’s saviour.
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As Syrians celebrate the demise of a tyrant, there may not be an obvious successor to take over
Just a week ago, Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria seemed just as unassailable as it's been for decades. But an 11-day sprint from northern Idlib province down to Damascus has sent Assad into political exile and left Syrians wondering who has the ability to unite so many divided factions.
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In Syria, a ruthless dictator is under siege. Will anyone step up to save him?
After years of lying dormant, the civil war in Syria is suddenly active again. A coalition of rebel forces have dealt stunning setbacks to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Now, with his final strongholds under threat, the question is whether his weakened allies will step up to save him.
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With Hamas losing grip on Gaza, lawlessness becomes one more threat to civilians
With Hezbollah and Israel agreeing to a ceasefire, the focus shifts back to Hamas in Gaza, where lawlessness reigns and the weakened militant group is unable to maintain law and order.
A clearer picture is slowly emerging of the violence involving soccer fans in Amsterdam
A week after Israeli soccer fans were attacked in the streets of Amsterdam, triggering damning accusations of a "Jew hunt" in a city with an ugly history of antisemitism, a clearer picture of what happened that night is slowly emerging. It suggests a far more nuanced take on events than Dutch authorities had initially indicated.
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Israel has deliberately made northern Gaza unlivable, say Palestinians. What comes next?
Israel’s army has already split the Gaza Strip into two zones, and the IDF claims the northern part is now devoid of Palestinian civilians. Opponents decry this as "ethnic cleansing." While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not publicized the next steps, there’s speculation annexation and Jewish settlements will soon follow.
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What North Korean boots on the ground in Russia could mean for Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin has tacitly acknowledged he has turned to North Korean soldiers to help him defeat Ukraine on the battlefield. While Russia could use Kim Jong-un’s troops, it's unclear what Russia’s president is giving up to North Korea’s temperamental dictator in return.
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Yahya Sinwar's death offers exits from the war, but will Israel take them?
The killing of Hamas leader and Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar, purportedly in a random military action in Gaza, could alter the trajectory of Israel's expanding war. But it's far from certain whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants it to end.
With Hezbollah's missiles still raining down on them, Israelis want military to deliver knockout blow
As a battered Hezbollah steps up its missile attacks on northern Israel, there are few voices of dissent in the country over continuing the ground operation in Lebanon.
This kibbutz was one of the hardest hit on Oct. 7. A year later, some here doubt the fighting will ever end
One year after Oct. 7, many Israelis from Kibbutz Be’eri say they can never forgive the Palestinians who supported Hamas. But the son of a Canadian peace activist killed in the community warns that more war won't bring security.