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US approves sale of $7.4 bn in bombs, missiles to Israel

The United States on Friday announced the approval of the sale of more than $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles and related equipment to Israel, which has used American-made weapons to devastating effect during the war in Gaza. The State Department has signed off on the sale of

Trump sanctions ICC for 'illegitimate' Israel, US probes

US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court for probes targeting America and its ally Israel, but the ICC on Friday vowed to continue providing "justice and hope" around the world. Trump signed an executive order Thursday saying the court in

Trump condemned for ICC sanctions over Israel, US probes

The International Criminal Court on Friday condemned US sanctions over probes targeting America and Israel and pledged to press on with its aim to fight for "justice and hope" around the world. The United Nations and the European Union urged US President Donald Trump to reverse

International ire over Trump sanctions against ICC

The International Criminal Court and dozens of countries on Friday condemned sanctions imposed by US President Donald Trump over probes targeting America and Israel as a threat to "law based international order". The United Nations and the European Union urged Trump to reverse

Hamas to free three Israeli hostages in latest Gaza swap

Hamas said it would release three Israelis on Saturday in the fifth hostage-prisoner swap between the militants and Israel as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, in exchange for 183 prisoners to be freed from Israeli jails. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that after

Hamas and Israel set for next Gaza truce exchange

Israel and Hamas are due to exchange more hostages and prisoners Saturday, but the backlash over President Donald Trump's proposal for a US Gaza takeover has cast doubt over the fragile truce's future. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office told AFP it was still "awaiting"