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Factbox-What are the Abraham Accords?

DUBAI (Reuters) -The Abraham Accords, which normalised diplomatic relations between Israel and some Arab states, are under the spotlight after Israel attacked Hamas on September 9 with airstrikes on Qatar, outraging the U.S. ally that has hosted ceasefire talks. Leaders of Arab

Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia

A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists set sail Monday from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's blockade and deliver aid to the Palestinian territory. "The fleet that departed Barcelona is already at sea, and the Tunisian boats

Rubio to discuss Qatar aftermath, Gaza with Netanyahu

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Qatar opposed by Washington and its effects on efforts for a Gaza truce. Rubio scheduled the solidarity visit a week before a

Rubio talks Gaza with Netanyahu after Qatar strike

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday discussed the Gaza war with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar caused US unease and threatened to derail already flailing attempts to reach a ceasefire. Rubio scheduled a solidarity visit

Rubio takes up Qatar strike unease with Netanyahu

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel's vital ally voices unease over air strikes on Qatar that threaten to derail already flailing attempts to reach a Gaza ceasefire. Rubio scheduled a solidarity visit a week