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Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem, handing Israel a rare diplomatic victory

Dec. 12, 2024 11:51 AM EST

JERUSALEM (AP) — The small South American nation of Paraguay reopened its embassy in Jerusalem on Thursday, becoming the latest of just a small handful of countries to recognize the bitterly contested city as Israel’s capital. The move marks a welcome diplomatic victory for Prime...

Middle East latest: UN General Assembly demands a ceasefire in Gaza

Dec. 12, 2024 01:58 AM EST

The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing support for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, although they reflect world...