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Israel launches 'significant' Gaza City operation

Rubio asks Qatar to stay on as mediator after Israel strike; Greece, Cyprus try to block Turkey from $170B EU defense scheme; and more.

Palestinians walk as smoke rises from the evacuated Al-Ghefari tower, after it was hit by Israeli air strikes, in Gaza City, September 15, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.  

This is Beatrice Farhat, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today's edition:

  • Israel launches 'significant' Gaza City operation
  • Rubio asks Qatar to stay as mediator after Israel strike
  • Ankara shrugs as Greece, Cyprus try to block Turkey from $170B EU defense scheme
  • Google Pay, China’s Alipay+ launch in Saudi Arabia amid cashless push

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