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Relatives of murdered hostages hope for some comfort from deal with Hamas

Families await news on loved ones amid Gaza ceasefire talks; the emotional toll is profound, as closure remains elusive for many grieving relatives.

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Jerusalem's 'train wreck' warning

Conflicting reports emerge over the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal as tensions rise in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate votes to withdraw forces from Iran while domestic political battles intensify.

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Susan Collins emphasizes her vigilance against antisemitism at Orthodox Union luncheon

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) reiterated her criticism of Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner and accused him and his supporters of antisemitism at an Orthodox Union event on Tuesday. Speaking at the OU luncheon, Collins called out Platner for his Nazi tattoo, pointing to accounts by former romantic partners that he had described it as... <a href="">Read More</a>

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Senate approves House-passed Iran war powers resolution in largely symbolic move

The Senate voted on Tuesday to pass a House-passed war powers resolution directing the administration to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran — a congressional rebuke of the administration over the war in Iran — though legally its effects are likely to be largely symbolic. The resolution passed by a 50-48 vote, with Republican Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY),... <a href="">Read More</a>

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Mamdani’s wife snubs Brad Lander in primary day Instagram post

Former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has bear-hugged Mayor Zohran Mamdani as he seeks to unseat Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) — but got a primary day cold shoulder from New York City First Lady Rama Duwaji. The left-wing illustrator posted an Instagram story Tuesday flashing an “I Voted” sticker and encouraging her followers to... <a href="">Read More</a>

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Israeli Ambassador Leiter expresses concern over Iran, U.S. deconfliction mechanism

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter criticized the Trump administration on Tuesday for agreeing to establish a “deconfliction cell” to end military operations in Lebanon without Israel’s involvement as part of the ongoing peace talks with Iran, the first public statement from Jerusalem denouncing the move. Leiter released a pair of statements in English... <a href="">Read More</a>

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