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Trump announces new tariffs on China; Witkoff visits Gaza, and more

President Emmanuel Macron re-appointed Sébastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister days after his centrist ally resigned, deepening the country’s political crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 1

Trump’s budget vote-a-rama; America to lift Syria sanctions, and more

As debate time ended for Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”, the president’s tax-cutting package moved to a special session known as vote-a-rama.

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Jun 2025

Russia’s massive air attack on Ukraine; Senate advances Trump’s budget bill, and more

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said that Iran could start producing enriched uranium again “in a matter of months”.

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Mar 2025

US strikes Yemen and Israel prepares to resume ceasefire talks

Iran warns of a decisive response to any attacks after threats made by US President Donald Trump, in the aftermath of military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a negotiating team to prepare for the continuation of Gaza c ... Show More

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Jun 2024

Israel strikes UNRWA school, dozens feared dead

Israel's latest operations in central Gaza continue. Gaza's Media Office says at least 27 people have been killed and dozens injured in a strike on a school sheltering displaced people. The Israel Defense Forces has confirmed the attack.

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Sep 28

Brief: Netanyahu at UN, Lebanon marks Nasrallah assassination

This week: Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly as Israel continued its destruction of Gaza City. Lebanon marked one year since Israel's assassination of Hassan Nasrallah. It is day 723 of the war on Gaza, where more than 65,926 Palestinians have been killed. In t ... Show More

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Sep 2024

Could Israel's striking workers end the war in Gaza? + Headlines

Much of Israel’s economy ground to a halt overnight, during the country’s first major workers’ strike since the start of the war. The strike shut down Israel’s international airport and disrupted banks, manufacturing facilities, healthcare facilities and businesses, as Israelis e ... Show More

20m 16s

Aug 2024

What stands in the way of a Gaza ceasefire agreement?

The cycle of Gaza ceasefire talks has started to become predictable. Headlines initially spark hope with announcements of progress, only for other regional incidents to derail negotiations, leading to yet another collapse. Last Sunday, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched 320 drones and ... Show More

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Sep 2

Day 697 - Lapid dips into election rhetoric, appeals for unity

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Political correspondent Sam Sokol and tech reporter Sharon Wrobel join host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. As deputy foreign m ... Show More

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Apr 2025

Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics

An IDF inquiry into the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza last month found a series of professional failures, but says six of those killed were Hamas members. Also: Russia’s brief Easter truce with Ukraine has ended.

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Sep 21

Brief: US veto on Gaza at UN, Palestinians take refuge in dumps

This week: Displaced Palestinians are forced to live on garbage dumps. The US again vetoed a UN resolution to end the war on Gaza. An update on Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. Today is Sunday, September 21. It is day 716 of the war in Gaza, where more than 65,208 Palestinians have been ki ... Show More

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Hizbullah declares “battle of reckoning”...