Behind the noise of an ‘Iran deal’, Palestine continues to burn
Israel’s war on the Palestinians never stopped; the world just stopped watching.

Israel’s war on the Palestinians never stopped; the world just stopped watching.



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The forward will now be able to join his team in Toronto when they take on Germany on Saturday.
Analysts warn that pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington will likely push to derail diplomacy with Tehran.
Trump says US will not pay for planned fund as part of Iran MoU, as lawmakers connect price tag to affordability issues.
CENTCOM says that all blockade enforcement efforts ‘have ceased’ but that US forces will remain in the area.
Teboho Mokoena equalises through a late penalty to salvage a draw for South Africa in their Group A clash with Czechia.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war.

JD Vance slammed members of Israel’s government for criticising US President Donald Trump over his Iran deal efforts.
US vice president defends Iran war MoU, framing war as victory for Washington regardless of negotiation outcome.
Court sides unanimously with marijuana user who argued law barring him from owning firearms violated US Constitution.
Talks expected to begin at the Qatar-owned Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland.