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Militant Georges Abdallah arrives in Lebanon after more than 40 years in French detention

By Abby Sewell, Associated Press

He became eligible for parole in 1999 but multiple requests he filed since then were denied.

France will recognize Palestine as a state, President Macron says

By Angela Charlton, Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, in a bold diplomatic move amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza. Israel denounced the decision.

Dozens killed in Gaza as the UN says hundreds have died while seeking aid near sites run by U.S. group

By Associated Press

The United Nations human rights office says it has recorded 613 killings within the span of a month in Gaza near humanitarian convoys and as Palestinians try to reach aid at distribution points run by an Israeli-backed American organization since…

7 Israeli troops killed in Gaza bombing as Palestinian officials say Israeli attacks kill 79

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Israel says 860 soldiers have been killed throughout the war. The health officials in the strip say the overall Palestinian death toll in Gaza has passed 56,000.

News Wrap: Judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention

In our news wrap Friday, a judge ordered Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil be freed from the immigration detention center where he's been held since March, Israel killed at least 37 Palestinians in Gaza including many who were trying to…

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At least 14 people killed in Gaza Strip following Israeli airstrikes

By Associated Press

Experts say a nearly three-month Israeli blockade of Gaza — slightly eased in recent days — has pushed the population of roughly 2 million Palestinians to the brink of famine.

Palestinians protest Hamas in a rare public show of dissent in Gaza

By Samy Magdy, Fatma Khaled, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

Palestinians have chanted against Hamas during anti-war protests in the Gaza Strip. It's a rare show of public anger against the militant group that has long repressed dissent.

Fragile ceasefire deal in jeopardy as Israeli official says army won't withdraw from strategic Gaza corridor

By Mohammad Jahjouh, Wafaa Shurafa, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press

An Israeli official says the military will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip…

Egypt lobbies against Trump Gaza Strip exodus plan while Israel begins preparations

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump's plan for the territory.

Here's a look at the serious obstacles Trump's Gaza plan faces

By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

If Trump pushes ahead anyway, it could undermine the Gaza ceasefire, stop the release of hostages held by Hamas and further delay Israel's hope-for normalization with Saudi Arabia.