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Israel faces mounting international pressure over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with new deaths from starvation and calls for a ceasefire. The U.S. envoy is in Israel for talks, while the UK, France, and Canada signal recognition of Palestinian statehood if conditions do not improve. Aid remains stalled, and accusations of genocide have emerged from both international and Israeli groups, which Israel denies.

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Trump envoy in Israel as Canada joins call on Palestinian statehood

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8 days ago
  • U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff is in Israel for talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu. 3s
  • Canada has announced it will recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly, joining France, the UK, and others. 19s
  • Ceasefire talks have stalled, with both Israel and the U.S. blaming Hamas for not accepting a deal. 49s
  • Israel and the U.S. oppose international moves to recognize a Palestinian state, viewing it as rewarding terrorism. 2m 43s
  • The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions on Palestinian Authority and PLO officials, citing support for terrorism. 3m 10s
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Trump envoy in Israel as Canada joins call on Palestinian statehood
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CBS News
8 days ago
Trump envoy in Israel as Canada joins call on Palestinian statehood

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff is in Israel meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu to revive ceasefire talks amid growing international pressure over Gaza.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to travel to Israel
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CNN
8 days ago
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to travel to Israel

Steve Witkoff's visit comes as the Trump administration expresses alarm over starvation in Gaza, contradicting Israeli officials who deny a crisis.

Aid waits to be delivered outside Gaza amid calls for ceasefire
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CBS News
9 days ago
Aid waits to be delivered outside Gaza amid calls for ceasefire

Seven more people have died from malnutrition in Gaza as food shortages persist. Aid is not reaching those in need quickly enough, and calls for a complete ceasefire grow.

Inside the mission to air drop aid into Gaza
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CBS News
9 days ago
Inside the mission to air drop aid into Gaza

Nearly 150 people have died of starvation in Gaza. Israel has paused military operations for 10 hours daily for aid delivery, but the UN says much more is needed.

Israel and U.S. boycott UN Summit for two-state solution
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Al Jazeera
9 days ago
Israel and U.S. boycott UN Summit for two-state solution

The UK announced it will recognize Palestine if Israel does not end hostilities in Gaza and agree to a ceasefire. Israel and the U.S. boycotted the UN summit.

UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel takes action
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Reuters
10 days ago
UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel takes action

The UK plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN unless Israel improves conditions for Palestinians. France has already recognized Palestinian statehood.

Rights groups in Israel accuse country of genocide
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France 24
10 days ago
Rights groups in Israel accuse country of genocide

Israeli rights groups accuse their government of genocide in Gaza, citing mass displacement and deliberate starvation. Israel rejects the accusations.

UN summit pushes for two-state solution amid U.S., Israel boycott
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Al Jazeera
10 days ago
UN summit pushes for two-state solution amid U.S., Israel boycott

A UN conference pushes for a two-state solution as France pledges to recognize Palestine. Israel and the U.S. did not attend, dismissing the summit.

Netanyahu dismisses Gaza’s hunger concerns, Trump pushes back
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CBC News
11 days ago
Netanyahu dismisses Gaza’s hunger concerns, Trump pushes back

Prime Minister Netanyahu denies a starvation crisis in Gaza, blaming Hamas for aid shortages, while the U.S. president disagrees, citing real starvation among children.

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