Syria’s new HTS-led regime reinforces police force with the help of its fighters

• 11:42 AM

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After the ouster of former Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad on December 8, most policemen and soldiers working under the regime fled or were suspended, leaving citizens unprotected on the streets of Damascus. Syria's new leadership under Hayat Tahrir al-

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Immigrants and advocates protest Trump's mass deportation plan

• 10:56 AM

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As Donald Trump marked his return to power Saturday with a celebration at his Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, immigrants and rights advocates staged protests in New York as they fear the incoming administration's plan to detain and deport

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Gaza ceasefire deal: West Bank to hold 'colossal' celebrations

• 10:43 AM

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"Colossal" celebrations are expected in the West Bank after Israel releases Palestinian prisoners Sunday afternoon in an exchange for hostages taken captive by Hamas, FRANCE 24's Rob Parsons said, reporting from Ramallah.

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Hamas to release three female hostages after ceasefire takes effect

• 10:36 AM

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As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas comes into effect Sunday, the families of three female Israeli hostages are waiting for the release of their members, including Romi Gonen, 24, who was abducted from a music festival and appeared on the Hamas lis

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‘Repositioning’: Israeli govt shifts stance on Palestinian Authority

• 10:30 AM

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The Israeli government appears to be “repositioning” itself following the resignation of its far-right members, namely Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky said. Citing Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar who

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Thousands rally across Europe in support of Gaza ceasefire deal

• 9:51 AM

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Thousands of people gathered and over 70 were arrested at a pro-Palestinian rally in central London Saturday, on the eve of the start of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Protesters in Barcelona also kept up the pressure on the Israeli government for

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The making of the Gaza ceasefire deal

• 9:48 AM

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A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began Sunday after a three-hour delay. The deal between Israel and Hamas has been negotiated with the help of mediators including Qatar, Egypt and the US. The Biden administration and president-elect Donald Trump applied

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Syria's new administration faces shortage in police force

• 9:45 AM

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After the ouster of former Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad on December 8, most policemen and soldiers working under the regime fled or were suspended. A total of 1.2 million state employees stopped working overnight, leaving citizens unprotected on the

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Hardline minister resigns from Netanyahu's govt over Gaza ceasefire

• 9:41 AM

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, resigned Sunday along with two other ministers from his far-right Otzma Yehudit party over the Gaza ceasefire deal which they oppose, signaling a "major facture" within Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu

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🔴 Live blog: Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes into effect in Gaza after delay, Netanyahu's office says

• 9:19 AM

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TikTok goes dark: 'Many of the app's users are dismayed by the court’s decision'

• 8:28 AM

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Legislation recently upheld by the Supreme Court demanded the platform advertised with Chinese parent company ByteDance to shutter its US operation. Many of the app's users are dismayed by the court's decision. 

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Ceasefire delayed as Hamas names three female hostages

• 7:17 AM

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"Last night, it still appeared to be a push and pull of narratives between Hamas and the Israeli government," FRANCE 24 Correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky said. "While the ceasefire agreement does oblige Hamas to inform Israel ahead of time who are the hosta

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🔴 Live blog: Gaza ceasefire delayed until Hamas releases hostage list, Israel says

• 6:53 AM

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Live: Ceasefire comes into effect in Gaza, Hamas to release three Israeli hostages

• 5:40 AM

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A Gaza ceasefire came into effect after a brief delay as Israel demanded that Hamas first name the three female hostages to be released on Sunday. Israel's hardline national security minister and his party resigned from the government, denouncing what th

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