Lebanese families demand release of detainees held by Israel
Lebanese families rallied in Beirut demanding answers about relatives detained by Israel.

Lebanese families rallied in Beirut demanding answers about relatives detained by Israel.



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Despite cutting diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009, Caracas has shifted alignment in wake of Maduro abduction.
Attacks in Gaza slowed sharply this week even as Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump’s 15-point peace plan.
US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.
Palestinian sports leagues, including professional football, were halted due to Israel’s genocidal war on Palestinians.
Netanyahu’s declaration has reinforced doubts of lasting calm without Israeli withdrawal, reconstruction and guarantees.
The Israeli leader’s rejection of a US-led roadmap threatens to entrench a state of conflict, analysts say.


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Gaza Health Ministry says hospitals receive bodies of two Palestinians as Netanyahu rejects Trump plan to end war.
The family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture was behind his prison death.