US aid could buy Kyiv time, but Ukraine needs many more troops

For the exhausted Ukrainian artillery gunners holding off Russian forces near the eastern town of Kupiansk, the U.S. aid package expected to finally pass this week is a lifeline and, potentially, a gamechanger, although that could take some time.

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Explainer: What is the Israeli Netzah Yehuda battalion accused of?

Israeli leaders said they will fight against sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged human rights abuses after media reports said Washington was planning its first sanctions against the country's defence forces.

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Micheál Martin to highlight ‘restrictions& at Rafah crossing on visit to Egypt and Jordan this week

Tánaiste Micheál Martin visits Egypt and Jordan this week — and will highlight Israeli &restrictions& at the Rafah crossing.

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Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent October 7 attack

The head of Israel's military intelligence directorate resigned on Monday over the failures surrounding Hamas' unprecedented October 7 attack, the military said, becoming the first senior figure to step down over his role in the deadliest assault in Israel's history.

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Unborn baby survives as 18 children among 22 killed in Israeli air strikes

Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed 22 people over the weekend, including 18 children, according to health officials.

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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 18, mostly children

Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 18 people, including 14 children, health officials said on Sunday, as the United States was on track to approve billions of dollars in additional military aid for its close ally.

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