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Middle East latest: Israeli defense minister officially steps down

Nov. 08, 2024 20:12 PM EST

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant officially stepped down Friday in a ceremony that replaced him with Israel Katz, the former foreign minister, just three days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Gallant, sparking protests. Many in Israel view Gallant as the sole...

What to know from the UN: Before Netanyahu speech, 2 leaders denounce Israeli actions to their peers

Sep. 26, 2024 20:46 PM EDT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The topics of Israel’s war with Hamas and fighting in Lebanon have dominated speeches at the U.N. General Assembly’s meeting this week. On Thursday, one side finally got the podium — including a moment of drama amid the ocean of words from the world's leaders. ...

Leader of Palestinian Authority denounces Israeli Gaza offensive at UN, insists: 'We will not leave'

Sep. 26, 2024 12:13 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the Palestinian Authority denounced Israel and its offensive in the Gaza Strip in front of world leaders Thursday, appealing to other nations to stop what he called a “genocidal war” against a place and people he said had been totally destroyed. ...