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Biden's hopes for establishing Israel-Saudi relations could become a casualty of the new war

By Aamer Madhani, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The outbreak of war between Israel and the Palestinians is threatening to delay or derail a country-by-country diplomatic push by the United States to improve relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

Secretary of State Blinken to travel to Israel to express solidarity after Hamas attacks

By Aamer Madhani, Tara Copp, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is dispatching his top diplomat to Israel on an urgent mission to show U.S. support after major terrorist attacks by Hamas militants.

WATCH: Biden condemns 'sheer evil' of deadly Hamas attack, affirms commitment to Israel

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned the militant group Hamas for “sheer evil” for its shocking multipronged attack on Israel launched from the Gaza Strip that has killed hundreds of civilians, including at least 14 American citizens.

Live updates: What's happening on Day 4 of the Israel-Hamas war

By Associated Press

The latest Israel-Palestinian war reverberated around the world Tuesday, as foreign governments tried to determine how many of their citizens were dead, missing or in need of medical help or flights home.

U.S. allows Israeli citizens to travel visa-free, joining a select group of countries

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

The decision was announced Wednesday in Washington. It comes despite U.S. concerns about the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinian Americans.

Two Palestinians killed during Israeli military raid in West Bank refugee camp

By Aref Tufaha, Associated Press

Two Palestinians were killed during an Israeli military raid Sunday in the northern West Bank, Palestinian health officials said, the latest bloodshed in a surge of violence during a sensitive Jewish holiday period.

UN reports says West Bank settler violence has displaced over 1,100 Palestinians since last year

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

Researchers say that as settlements expand under Netanyahu's far-right government and more newly established outposts are authorized, Palestinians living in villages nearby are experiencing unprecedented levels of violence.

News Wrap: Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged

In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that interest rates will remain unchanged, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland faced a barrage of criticism from Republicans, the Senate is moving to vote on three top military nominations, President Biden…

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Family of 13-year-old Palestinian attacker to lose home in controversial punitive demolition

By Isabel Debre, Associated Press

The family’s case — which rights groups describe as uniquely problematic from a legal prospective — has drawn attention to Israel’s controversial practice of demolishing the family homes of Palestinian assailants.

Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinians in West Bank, days after aggressive crack down on militants

By Aref Tufaha, Associated Press

Israeli forces have killed three Palestinians, including two militants shot dead in a gunbattle, in new violence in the occupied West Bank, days after Israel concluded a major two-day offensive meant to crack down on militants.