Behind the noise of an ‘Iran deal’, Palestine continues to burn
Israel’s war on the Palestinians never stopped; the world just stopped watching.
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JD Vance delays trip to Switzerland for Iran talks as Israel pounds Lebanon
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JD Vance slammed members of Israel’s government for criticising US President Donald Trump over his Iran deal efforts.
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What we know so far about the US-Iran ceremony in Switzerland
Talks expected to begin at the Qatar-owned Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland.
