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Belarus’ President Was Re-Elected In A Landslide For The Seventh Time In An Election Labeled A “Sham”

Belarus' election committeed said Aleksander Lukashenko, nicknamed “Europe’s last dictator”, won with 86.8% of the votes in the latest election.

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Israel’s Military Chief Has Announced He Is Resigning Over His Failure To Prevent Hamas’ Attack On Oct. 7

Herzi Halevi is the most senior Israeli figure to resign over Hamas’ attack that killed 1,139 Israelis and led to 250 Israelis being taken hostage.

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This Prominent Palestinian Woman Activist Politician Detained By Israel Without Charge Has Been Released

Khalida Jarrar has been held in administrative detention, without charges or trial, since Dec. 26, 2023.

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Hamas Has Issued A Video Statement Saying It Is Committed To The Ceasefire And Will Abide By It

Hamas' armed wing al-Qassam Brigades' spokesperson Abu Obeida said Hamas is committed to all the conditions of the agreement as long as Israel is also committed.

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The Three Israeli Women Hostages Released By Hamas Have Safely Reunited With Their Families

The women are Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Shtanbar Khair, 31.

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Israel’s Far-Right Finance Minister Said He Was Promised A "Gradual Takeover" Of Gaza Despite The Ceasefire

Bezael Smotrich said he decided not to quit "to make sure that this commitment to destroying Hamas is realized."

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Israel’s Far-Right Security Minister Has Quit To Protest The Ceasefire In Gaza

Itamar Ben-Gvir's resignation did not bring down prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition government but weakened it.

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As The Ceasefire Began, Journalists Remaining In Gaza Gathered Again To Sing "We Will Stay Here”

This is the second time journalists in Gaza have gathered to sing “We Will Stay Here” as a symbol of resilience against Israel’s attacks.

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Biden Has Admitted He Knew Netanyahu Was "Carpet Bombing" Gaza For 15 Months

"I said, 'But Bibi, you can't be carpet bombing these communities,'" Biden said.

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Qatar's Prime Minister Revealed The Gaza Ceasefire Deal Is The Same As The One Presented 13 Months Ago

“This is the framework that we have signed two days ago is the same framework that we agreed on on December 2023.”

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Netanyahu Has Said The Ceasefire Is Temporary And Israel Has The Right To Resume Fighting With US Backing

"Both President Trump and President Biden gave full backing to Israel's right to return to fighting," Netanyahu said.

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This Beloved Palestinian Journalist Removed His Press Vest Live On TV As He Announced The Ceasefire In Gaza

“I can take off this helmet that has exhausted me throughout this period. And also this vest which became a part of my body during this long period, and that used to accompany me through this period."