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Police make arrests at UC Irvine after protesters occupy science building

Police began making arrests on the campus of UC Irvine several hours into a pro-Palestinian demonstration in which protesters occupied and barricaded a university building.

US seeks post-war plan, says Israel risks Gaza power vacuum

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken urged Israel’s leaders to focus more on post-war planning as forces battled Hamas in northern parts of the Gaza Strip.

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House speaker goes own way on wartime funding

House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a complicated proposal for passing wartime aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel

President Joe Biden hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities.

Israel will respond to Iran’s attack, military chief says

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said that Israel is still considering its steps, but he said that the Iranian strike of missiles and attack drones “will be met with a response.”

Ramadan prayers in Jerusalem pass without violence feared amid Gaza war

Hamas terrorists have called on Palestinians to rise up and challenge tight Israeli restrictions on entry to the site. The terrorist group hopes a fresh outburst of violence would put more pressure on Israel and improve its leverage in ongoing cease-fire talks.

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