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Israel Reopens Gaza Aid Route It Had Closed for Months

The cease-fire with Hamas has blunted the hunger faced by Gazans during the war. But aid agencies say Israeli restrictions are still hobbling their work.

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Palestinians in Gaza City on a truck carrying aid from the Zikim area in August.
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Hamas Hands Over Body of Hadar Goldin, Israeli Soldier Held Since 2014

Hamas returned to Israel the remains of Lt. Hadar Goldin, who was killed in a 2014 war in Gaza.

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Posters in southern Israel of Hadar Goldin, whose body had been held in Gaza for over a decade.
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Scores of Palestinian Militants Still in Israeli-Controlled Parts of Gaza, Officials Say

At least some of the fighters are believed to be in the enclave’s vast tunnel network, marooned behind the “yellow line” that Israeli forces withdrew to as part of the cease-fire.

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Palestinian Leader Lays Out Succession Plan, Elevating Deputy as Apparent Heir

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, clarified a succession plan after more than two decades in control. He said if he vacated his role, his deputy would rule for a short period until elections could be held.

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Hussein al-Sheikh, seen here in Ramallah in the West Bank in April, serves as deputy to President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority. Mr. Abbas said Sunday that if he were to vacate his position, the reins would pass to Mr. al-Sheikh.
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I.C.J. Tells Israel to Facilitate Aid to Gaza

The International Court of Justice said Israel must work with U.N. agencies, including UNRWA, the group for Palestinian refugees, which Israel has banned.

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Vance Says He’s Not in Israel to Babysit Gaza Cease-Fire

Vice President JD Vance said recent visits by top American officials were to monitor the cease-fire, but not “in the sense of, you know, you monitor a toddler.”

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Vice President JD Vance met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
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