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Why do so many Americans join the Israeli military?

Tens of thousands of Americans serve in the country’s ranks amid genocide, investing in and propagating occupation

The Guardian - US

Trump's Team Discovers That Diplomacy Is Hard

Diplomacy is better than war in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran. But that doesn't mean it's easy.

Reason

Released Israeli-American hostage's parents say the small things bring bliss as he recovers

The parents of Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier who was held captive in Gaza for 19 months, are overjoyed he is home and slowly absorbing their son's life in captivity

The Independent UK

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Rescuers Say 100 Dead As Israel Launches Fresh Gaza Offensive

The Israeli military said Saturday it had launched "extensive strikes" as part of a fresh offensive in Gaza, after rescuers reported 100 people killed in the besieged Palestinian territory.

International Business Times

Israel launches major offensive in Gaza after airstrikes that killed more than 100

IDF aiming to seize strategic areas as part of expansion of war against Hamas in attempt to force release of hostages

The Guardian - UK

Israeli bombing wave kills dozens in Gaza including at least 22 children, say reports

Bombardment signals new escalation after Netanyahu said Israel would ‘go in with full force to complete the operation’

The Guardian - UK

Trump Declares the 'Neocon' Era Over

The president’s speech in Saudi Arabia promised a new course for U.S. policy in the Middle East. Can he deliver?

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First Thing: Trump says lifting Syria sanctions ‘gives them chance of greatness’

US president meets Syrian counterpart in Saudi Arabia after agreeing to lift sanctions. Plus, why men cause more greenhouse gas emissions on average than women

The Guardian - UK

Israeli strike on hospital kills 28 in Gaza, civil defence says

Israel kills prominent Palestinian journalist Hassan Aslih in separate airstrike on Nasser hospital

The Independent UK

Israeli military to continue Gaza operation 'with full force' in next days, Netanyahu says

Israel has previously promised to intensify its offensive, including taking control of all of Gaza.

Euronews

Israel PM Says Army Entering Gaza 'With Full Force' In Coming Days

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military will enter Gaza "with full force" in the coming days, despite ongoing ceasefire efforts and the release of a US-Israeli hostage from the war-ravaged territory.

International Business Times

First Thing: Hamas frees last living US citizen held in Gaza

American soldier Edan Alexander meets family at Israel border. Plus, what one woman learned by watching every single Nicolas Cage film

The Guardian - UK

Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander released by Hamas after 19 months in captivity

Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, held by Hamas for over 19 months, was released in a goodwill gesture that may pave the way for a new ceasefire with Israel.

Euronews

Trump news at a glance: Markets rally on China trade war pause, first Afrikaner ‘refugees’ arrive

Wall Street jumps as president hails ‘total reset’ with Beijing, while administration stirs controversy with refugee status for white South Africans. Key US politics stories from Monday 12 May 2025 at a glance

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The Independent UK

Watch: Edan Alexander’s mother screams as family reunites after American-Israeli released from Hamas captivity

Edan Alexander's mother screamed as she embraced her son for the first time following his release from captivity by Hamas on Monday, 12 May.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas

Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.

The Guardian - UK

Hamas frees last living US citizen held in Gaza in what Trump calls a ‘good faith step’

American soldier Edan Alexander meets family at Israel border after masked fighters hand him over to Red Cross

The Independent UK

Voices: Independent readers join call to speak up on Gaza

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has echoed the call to end the silence on Gaza, condemning the ongoing humanitarian crisis and demanding action

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Al Jazeera

Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk

Hamas frees Edan Alexander as Israel presses on with its Gaza assault and 71-day blockade of all aid.

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu must now work for support of US as Trump tires of Israel’s war in Gaza

The US president will not visit Israel on a trip to the Middle East and his envoy has reportedly said Netanyahu’s government is drawing out the war

The Independent UK

Watch: Edan Alexander’s family watches release of Israeli-US hostage from Hamas captivity

Watch as Edan Alexander's family and friends gathered to watch his release from Hamas captivity on Monday, 12 May.

The Independent UK

Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy

Some conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic over the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, hopeful he will return doctrinal rigor to the papacy, even as progressives sense he will continue Pope Francis’ reformist agenda

The Independent UK

Moment Edan Alexander’s family witnesses release from Hamas captivity

Edan Alexander's family cheered and clapped as they celebrated his release from Hamas captivity on Monday, 12 May.

International Business Times

Trump Heads On Major Middle East Tour

US President Donald Trump on Monday left for Saudi Arabia on what he called a "historic" tour of the Middle East that will mix urgent diplomacy on Gaza and Iran with huge business deals.

Euronews

Hamas releases Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander in 'goodwill gesture' to Trump

21-year-old Alexander was serving in a military unit on the Gaza border when he was captured during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023.

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