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Israel defence minister approves plan to occupy Gaza City

August 20/ Gaza blog

August 20/ Gaza blog

Hamas says Gaza occupation plan shows Israel's 'blatant disregard' for mediation

Gaza occupation plan shows Israel's 'blatant disregard' to mediation — Hamas

Israeli army launches 'new stage' of genocide to occupy Gaza City

Egypt urges US envoy to seize on Hamas approval of ceasefire proposal to end Gaza war

Recap of key developments from August 20

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US State Department fires press officer after questioning talking points about Israel, Gaza

The firing came after right-wing conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer targeted Shahed Ghoreishi, who accused him of not being supportive of Trump's Middle East policy.

US State Department fires press officer after questioning talking points about Israel, Gaza

US State Department fires press officer after questioning talking points about Israel, Gaza

Israel illegally declares 63 Palestinian West Bank archaeological sites as 'Israeli heritage sites'

A report by Applied Research Institute-Jerusalem says the designation constitutes a clear violation of international law.

Israel illegally declares 63 Palestinian West Bank archaeological sites as 'Israeli heritage sites'

Israel illegally declares 63 Palestinian West Bank archaeological sites as 'Israeli heritage sites'

Syrian president approves temporary electoral system for parliament

Decree sets 210-member People's Assembly, with two-thirds elected and one-third appointed by president.

Syrian president approves temporary electoral system for parliament

Syrian president approves temporary electoral system for parliament

Texas House approves GOP-backed congressional maps, paving way for 5 more Republican seats

Republicans push mid-decade redistricting at Trump’s urging as Democrats vow legal challenge, warning maps weaken minority representation.

Texas House approves GOP-backed congressional maps, paving way for 5 more Republican seats

Texas House approves GOP-backed congressional maps, paving way for 5 more Republican seats

All you need to know about Israel's E1 plan to bifurcate the occupied West Bank

All you need to know about Israel's E1 plan to bifurcate the occupied West Bank

All you need to know about Israel's E1 plan to bifurcate the occupied West Bank

The plan for illegal Israeli settlements in the E1 area was initiated by Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in the 1990s.

Syrian, Israeli officials hold Paris talks on Sweida ceasefire, 1974 agreement

Syrian, Israeli officials hold Paris talks on Sweida ceasefire, 1974 agreement

Syrian, Israeli officials hold Paris talks on Sweida ceasefire, 1974 agreement

'We have no lessons to learn': France slams Netanyahu for accusing Macron of anti-Semitism

'We have no lessons to learn': France slams Netanyahu for accusing Macron of anti-Semitism

'We have no lessons to learn': France slams Netanyahu for accusing Macron of anti-Semitism

opinion

opinion

A nation at the crossroads: Pashinyan’s ‘Real Armenia’ and what it means for the Caucasus

As Yerevan charts a new course, opposition is mounting from the Church and diaspora, illustrating the challenge of redefining national identity in a post-war era.

Muhammad Shehada

Why the outrage now? Annihilating Gaza was Netanyahu’s endgame from day one

Ozan Ahmet Cetin

The limits of global AI control and what it means for the world order

What's next for Ukraine? Trump and Putin leave the world guessing

By Mehmet Emre Kahraman

Dominance to dependence: How the US–China AI race is shaping the future

A nation at the crossroads: Pashinyan’s ‘Real Armenia’ and what it means for the Caucasus

As Yerevan charts a new course, opposition is mounting from the Church and diaspora, illustrating the challenge of redefining national identity in a post-war era.

A nation at the crossroads: Pashinyan’s ‘Real Armenia’ and what it means for the Caucasus

A nation at the crossroads: Pashinyan’s ‘Real Armenia’ and what it means for the Caucasus

Muhammad Shehada

Why the outrage now? Annihilating Gaza was Netanyahu’s endgame from day one

Ozan Ahmet Cetin

The limits of global AI control and what it means for the world order

What's next for Ukraine? Trump and Putin leave the world guessing

By Mehmet Emre Kahraman

Dominance to dependence: How the US–China AI race is shaping the future

Features

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

Israel defence minister approves plan to occupy Gaza City

August 20/ Gaza blog

August 20/ Gaza blog

Hamas says Gaza occupation plan shows Israel's 'blatant disregard' for mediation

Gaza occupation plan shows Israel's 'blatant disregard' to mediation — Hamas

Israeli army launches 'new stage' of genocide to occupy Gaza City

Egypt urges US envoy to seize on Hamas approval of ceasefire proposal to end Gaza war

Recap of key developments from August 20

US State Department fires press officer after questioning talking points about Israel, Gaza

The firing came after right-wing conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer targeted Shahed Ghoreishi, who accused him of not being supportive of Trump's Middle East policy.

US State Department fires press officer after questioning talking points about Israel, Gaza

US State Department fires press officer after questioning talking points about Israel, Gaza

Israel illegally declares 63 Palestinian West Bank archaeological sites as 'Israeli heritage sites'

A report by Applied Research Institute-Jerusalem says the designation constitutes a clear violation of international law.

Israel illegally declares 63 Palestinian West Bank archaeological sites as 'Israeli heritage sites'

Israel illegally declares 63 Palestinian West Bank archaeological sites as 'Israeli heritage sites'

All you need to know about Israel's E1 plan to bifurcate the occupied West Bank

All you need to know about Israel's E1 plan to bifurcate the occupied West Bank

All you need to know about Israel's E1 plan to bifurcate the occupied West Bank

The plan for illegal Israeli settlements in the E1 area was initiated by Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in the 1990s.

Syrian, Israeli officials hold Paris talks on Sweida ceasefire, 1974 agreement

Syrian, Israeli officials hold Paris talks on Sweida ceasefire, 1974 agreement

Syrian, Israeli officials hold Paris talks on Sweida ceasefire, 1974 agreement

'We have no lessons to learn': France slams Netanyahu for accusing Macron of anti-Semitism

'We have no lessons to learn': France slams Netanyahu for accusing Macron of anti-Semitism

'We have no lessons to learn': France slams Netanyahu for accusing Macron of anti-Semitism

Syrian president approves temporary electoral system for parliament

Decree sets 210-member People's Assembly, with two-thirds elected and one-third appointed by president.

Syrian president approves temporary electoral system for parliament

Syrian president approves temporary electoral system for parliament

opinion

opinion

A nation at the crossroads: Pashinyan’s ‘Real Armenia’ and what it means for the Caucasus

As Yerevan charts a new course, opposition is mounting from the Church and diaspora, illustrating the challenge of redefining national identity in a post-war era.

Muhammad Shehada

Why the outrage now? Annihilating Gaza was Netanyahu’s endgame from day one

Ozan Ahmet Cetin

The limits of global AI control and what it means for the world order

What's next for Ukraine? Trump and Putin leave the world guessing

By Mehmet Emre Kahraman

Dominance to dependence: How the US–China AI race is shaping the future

A nation at the crossroads: Pashinyan’s ‘Real Armenia’ and what it means for the Caucasus

As Yerevan charts a new course, opposition is mounting from the Church and diaspora, illustrating the challenge of redefining national identity in a post-war era.

A nation at the crossroads: Pashinyan’s ‘Real Armenia’ and what it means for the Caucasus

A nation at the crossroads: Pashinyan’s ‘Real Armenia’ and what it means for the Caucasus

Muhammad Shehada

Why the outrage now? Annihilating Gaza was Netanyahu’s endgame from day one

Ozan Ahmet Cetin

The limits of global AI control and what it means for the world order

What's next for Ukraine? Trump and Putin leave the world guessing

By Mehmet Emre Kahraman

Dominance to dependence: How the US–China AI race is shaping the future

Texas House approves GOP-backed congressional maps, paving way for 5 more Republican seats

Republicans push mid-decade redistricting at Trump’s urging as Democrats vow legal challenge, warning maps weaken minority representation.

Texas House approves GOP-backed congressional maps, paving way for 5 more Republican seats

Texas House approves GOP-backed congressional maps, paving way for 5 more Republican seats

Features

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

'Cool with Holocaust Museum' — Outrage as Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Zionist settlers cross into Syria waving Israeli flags to build a ‘new community’

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

Life between ruins and exile: Gaza families face forced displacement under Israeli plan

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

The brides of Gaza: Women left half-widowed by Israel’s war

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

India faces diplomatic challenge after rejecting jurisdiction of international court on water treaty

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Frank Capiro, dubbed as 'the nicest judge in the world' dies aged 88

Frank Caprio leaves behind a legacy of compassion and acts of kindness that go beyond the courtroom.

Appeals court allows Trump to end protections for migrants from Central America and Nepal

Ruling clears path for removal of 60,000 long-term TPS holders as rights groups warn of mass deportations.

Judge proposes Trump admin unveil 100,000-page Epstein files rather than petition for jury material

Judge Richard Berman rejects government’s request to release Jeffrey Epstein jury files, suggesting the administration instead release vast amount of information it has collected, rather than petition for release of mere "70 odd pages".

Gabbard mass culls US intel office workforce by 40%

Gabbard mass culls US intel office workforce by 40%

Gabbard mass culls US intel office workforce by 40%

ODNI restructuring comes as Trump administration scales back election-related intel operations.

Israeli army launches 'new stage' of genocide to occupy Gaza City

Israel to purchase US aerial refuelling tankers with $500M paid by US

US lawmaker accuses Israeli lobby of controlling Congress, calls Gaza war a 'genocide'

ICC, other countries blast new US sanctions on court officials

US Navy's drone fleet project, aimed to counter China, is reportedly encountering multiple obstacles

Frank Capiro, dubbed as 'the nicest judge in the world' dies aged 88

Frank Caprio leaves behind a legacy of compassion and acts of kindness that go beyond the courtroom.

Appeals court allows Trump to end protections for migrants from Central America and Nepal

Ruling clears path for removal of 60,000 long-term TPS holders as rights groups warn of mass deportations.

Judge proposes Trump admin unveil 100,000-page Epstein files rather than petition for jury material

Judge Richard Berman rejects government’s request to release Jeffrey Epstein jury files, suggesting the administration instead release vast amount of information it has collected, rather than petition for release of mere "70 odd pages".

Israeli army launches 'new stage' of genocide to occupy Gaza City

Israel to purchase US aerial refuelling tankers with $500M paid by US

US lawmaker accuses Israeli lobby of controlling Congress, calls Gaza war a 'genocide'

ICC, other countries blast new US sanctions on court officials

US Navy's drone fleet project, aimed to counter China, is reportedly encountering multiple obstacles

Politics

Musk shelves new party plan, maintains alliance with Vance: report

Musk shelves new party plan, maintains alliance with Vance: report

Musk shelves new party plan, maintains alliance with Vance: report

Russia made ‘almost immediate’ concessions at Trump-Putin Alaska talks, says US envoy

Russia made ‘almost immediate’ concessions at Trump-Putin Alaska talks, says US envoy

Russia made ‘almost immediate’ concessions at Trump-Putin Alaska talks, says US envoy

Relations with China made 'steady progress': Indian premier

Relations with China made 'steady progress': Indian premier

Relations with China made 'steady progress': Indian premier

Trump says Ukraine deal would help him 'get to heaven'

Trump says Ukraine deal would help him 'get to heaven'

Trump says Ukraine deal would help him 'get to heaven'

Featured Story

World Humanitarian Day: Why aid workers are no longer safe in war zones

World Humanitarian Day: Why aid workers are no longer safe in war zones

World Humanitarian Day: Why aid workers are no longer safe in war zones

Israel is at the forefront of killing aid workers across Palestine, leaving civilians exposed to hunger and disease.

Videos

Türkiye blames Israel for Sweida conflict, calls for inclusive future in Syria

Türkiye blames Israel for Sweida conflict, calls for inclusive future in Syria

Türkiye blames Israel for Sweida conflict, calls for inclusive future in Syria

Türkiye aims for over $2B in exports to Syria after new trade accord

Türkiye aims for over $2B in exports to Syria after new trade accord

Türkiye aims for over $2B in exports to Syria after new trade accord

Syria’s president: SDF group sends ‘contradictory signals’ on March 10 agreement

Syria’s president: SDF group sends ‘contradictory signals’ on March 10 agreement

Syria’s president: SDF group sends ‘contradictory signals’ on March 10 agreement

Türkiye to start supplying natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria

Türkiye to start supplying natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria

Türkiye to start supplying natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria

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Daily News Brief | 20 August

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Daily News Brief | 20 August

What stands between the DRC and lasting peace?

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What stands between the DRC and lasting peace?

Türkiye's Rising Defence Industry

13:53

Türkiye's Rising Defence Industry

The new rules of work in the age of AI

08:01

The new rules of work in the age of AI

Starvation as a weapon: From British colonialism to Gaza today

08:45

Starvation as a weapon: From British colonialism to Gaza today

Football for Change

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Football for Change

Are we watching child labour go viral?

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Are we watching child labour go viral?

Detecting cancer early

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Detecting cancer early

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Iran, Belarus set course for strategic treaty to deepen relations

Iran, Belarus set course for strategic treaty to deepen relations

Iran, Belarus set course for strategic treaty to deepen relations

Deadly boat accident in northwest Nigeria

Deadly boat accident in northwest Nigeria

Deadly boat accident in northwest Nigeria

China, Afghanistan, Pakistan vow to deepen ties after top envoys meet in Kabul

China, Afghanistan, Pakistan vow to deepen ties after top envoys meet in Kabul

China, Afghanistan, Pakistan vow to deepen ties after top envoys meet in Kabul

Palestinian woman evacuated from Gaza dies in Italy after 'profound wasting' under Israel's blockade

Palestinian woman evacuated from Gaza dies in Italy after 'profound wasting' under Israel's blockade

Palestinian woman evacuated from Gaza dies in Italy after 'profound wasting' under Israel's blockade

US imposes fresh sanctions on four ICC judges, prosecutors

US imposes fresh sanctions on four ICC judges, prosecutors

US imposes fresh sanctions on four ICC judges, prosecutors

World slams Israel's military offensive to occupy Gaza City

World slams Israel's military offensive to occupy Gaza City

World slams Israel's military offensive to occupy Gaza City

Israel approves major settlement project dividing occupied West Bank, isolating East Jerusalem

Israel approves major settlement project dividing occupied West Bank, isolating East Jerusalem

Israel approves major settlement project dividing occupied West Bank, isolating East Jerusalem

Türkiye launches passport-based border crossings into Syria

Türkiye launches passport-based border crossings into Syria

Türkiye launches passport-based border crossings into Syria

Climate crisis drives record mosquito-borne disease surge in Europe: health agency

Climate crisis drives record mosquito-borne disease surge in Europe: health agency

Climate crisis drives record mosquito-borne disease surge in Europe: health agency

Russia: Discussing Ukraine security guarantees without Moscow 'road to nowhere'

Russia: Discussing Ukraine security guarantees without Moscow 'road to nowhere'

Russia: Discussing Ukraine security guarantees without Moscow 'road to nowhere'

Record wildfires scorching Spain and Portugal

Record wildfires scorching Spain and Portugal

Record wildfires scorching Spain and Portugal

Israeli plan to place entire Gaza under military control is unacceptable: Erdogan

Israeli plan to place entire Gaza under military control is unacceptable: Erdogan

Israeli plan to place entire Gaza under military control is unacceptable: Erdogan

Erdogan's visit to Somalia in 2011 was a turning point in country's history: Somali minister

Erdogan's visit to Somalia in 2011 was a turning point in country's history: Somali minister

Erdogan's visit to Somalia in 2011 was a turning point in country's history: Somali minister

Türkiye backs Alaska summit effort to end Russia-Ukraine war, Erdogan tells Putin in a phone call

Türkiye backs Alaska summit effort to end Russia-Ukraine war, Erdogan tells Putin in a phone call

Türkiye backs Alaska summit effort to end Russia-Ukraine war, Erdogan tells Putin in a phone call

Death toll in 'bandit' attack on Nigeria mosque climbs to 30

Death toll in 'bandit' attack on Nigeria mosque climbs to 30

Death toll in 'bandit' attack on Nigeria mosque climbs to 30

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