Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson says non-binding declaration was 'overdue,' as tougher fight over military aid awaits; nine democrats and one Republican oppose measure
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With the whole country traumatized — including themselves — 'Dream Doctors' do their best to therapeutically raise the spirits of the war wounded and displaced
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Gov. Ron DeSantis urges move against Students for Justice in Palestine; critics pan order as latest crackdown on freedom of speech
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Local police order residents and business owners in city of Lewiston to stay indoors as gunman remains at large
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Move comes after prosecutors announced preliminary probe into Youcef Atal, who reportedly shared video of Palestinian preacher making antisemitic statement
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In their latest phone call, White House says US president stressed to Netanyahu that Israel has 'right and responsibility' to defend itself, urges 'pathway for a permanent peace'
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Head of campus Hillel decries 'absolutely' antisemitic messages displayed on campus, says Jewish students 'feel really isolated and alone'
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Health Ministry says returned hostages to now be treated in separate ward, following criticism that freed captive's public remarks were a PR win for Hamas
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US president says Israel has 'responsibility' to hit back at Hamas, slams violence by 'extremist settlers' amid concern that tensions in West Bank could spiral
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Biden condemns attacks by 'extremist settlers' against Palestinians, calls for violence to end amid wave of settler attacks in West Bank
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