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Netanyahu's Gaza City offensive

Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to seize Gaza City early on Friday, paving the way for the possible takeover of the entire Gaza Strip and bucking the recommendations of the military.

Palestinians run from an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, July 18, 2025.

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In today's edition:

  • Israel's cabinet greenlights Netanyahu's Gaza City occupation plan
  • Lebanon approves US plan to disarm Hezbollah
  • Trump to host Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders for 'peace signing'
  • Turkey lobbies against French role in negotiations between Damascus, Syrian Kurds
  • Afghans expelled from Iran en masse reel

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