Trump opposes Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank: White House
White House official says Trump sees stability in the Palestinian territory as a ‘goal to achieve peace in the region’.

White House official says Trump sees stability in the Palestinian territory as a ‘goal to achieve peace in the region’.



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Israeli closures have ceased to be temporary ‘security measures’ and now a daily reality that has redefined survival.

Al Jazeera Forum discusses the regional impact of Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
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Palestinian medics say several of the 54 bodies were found to be mutilated and showed extensive signs of abuse.
Israel’s war on Gaza and actions beyond are reshaping global politics and threatening global stability, forum hears.