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Spanish PM wants Israel banned from sporting events after protests disrupt cycling race

By Tales Azzoni, Associated Press

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel to be banned from sports events. He made the statement on Monday after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza passes 64,000, officials say, after ceasefire talks break down

By Wafaa Shurafa, Kareem Chehayeb, Julia Frankel, Associated Press

More than 64,000 Palestinians have been killed in the nearly two-year war in the Gaza Strip, local health officials said Thursday, as Hamas and Israel reiterated their incompatible demands for ending the fighting sparked by the militant group’s 2023 attack.

UAE warns Israel that annexation of West Bank would be 'red line'

By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The UAE has warned that any Israeli move to annex the occupied West Bank would be a “red line,” without specifying its possible impact on the landmark normalization accord between the two countries.

Leading genocide scholars organization says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

By Molly Quell, Associated Press

The determination by the International Association of Genocide Scholars could serve to further isolate Israel in global public opinion and adds to a growing chorus of organizations that have used the term for Israel's actions.

Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

History's first American pope also called for the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas in southern Israel, and for both sides and international players to end the war.

Famine grips Gaza's largest city and is likely to spread, food crisis authority says

By Sam Mednick, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, said famine is happening in Gaza City, home to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, and could spread south to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by the end of next month.

Ms. Rachel on advocating for Gaza's children: 'I wish leaders would hear their voices'

By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris

She’s the preschool teacher to millions, though most of her students have never set foot in her classroom. Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, is the creator of the wildly popular YouTube series "Songs for Littles," a lifeline for parents…

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AP report: Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants to realize U.S. President Donald Trump's vision of relocating much of Gaza’s population through what Netanyahu refers to as “voluntary migration.”…

Madonna urges Pope Leo to visit Gaza: 'Bring your light to the children before it's too late'

By Associated Press

Madonna has urged the pope to visit Gaza “before it's too late.” She posted her appeal on social media Monday, inspired by her son Rocco's birthday.

Targeted killing of journalists in Gaza sends chilling message

By David Bauder, Associated Press

The targeted killing of an Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza over the weekend was a notable moment even for a war that has been remarkably blood-soaked for journalists.