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UN agencies report continued violence in Gaza and Lebanon despite ceasefire agreements, with critical shortages and high food prices worsening humanitarian conditions.
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![Michael Richard "Mike" Pence (born June 7, 1959) is an American politician and lawyer and the 48th Vice President of the United States. He previously served as the 50th Governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017. Born and raised in Columbus, Indiana, Pence graduated from Hanover College and earned a law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law before entering private practice. After losing two bids for a U.S. congressional seat in 1988 and 1990, he became a conservative radio and television talk show host from 1994 to 1999. Pence was elected to the United States Congress in 2000 and represented Indiana's 2nd congressional district and Indiana's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. He served as the chairman of the House Republican Conference from 2009 to 2011. Pence positioned himself as a principled ideologue and supporter of the Tea Party movement, noting he was "a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order." Upon becoming Governor of Indiana in January 2013, Pence initiated the largest tax cut in Indiana's history, pushed for more funding for education initiatives, and continued to increase the state's budget surplus. Pence signed bills intended to restrict abortions, including one that prohibited abortions if the reason for the procedure was the fetus's race, gender, or disability. Pence stirred several high-profile controversies, including with his signature of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, for which he encountered fierce resistance from moderate members of his party, the business community, and LGBT advocates. He later signed an additional bill acting as an amendment intended to protect LGBT people. On November 8, 2016, Pence was elected as Vice President, after he dropped out of his gubernatorial re-election campaign in July to become the vice presidential running mate for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who went on to win the presidential election. The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC; /ˈsiːpæk/ see-pak) is an annual political conference attended by conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States. CPAC is hosted by the American Conservative Union (ACU). More than 100 other organizations contribute in various ways. In 2011, ACU took CPAC on the road with its first Regional CPAC in Orlando, Florida. Since then ACU has hosted regional CPACs in Chicago, Denver, St. Louis, and San Diego. Political front runners take the stage at this convention. Speakers have included Ronald Reagan,[2][3][4] George W. Bush,[5] Dick Cheney,[6] Pat Buchanan,[7] Karl Rove, Newt Gingrich,[5] Sarah Palin, Ron Paul,[8] Mitt Romney,[5] Tony Snow,[5] Glenn Beck,[9] Rush Limbaugh,[10] Ann Coulter,[6] Allen West,[11] Michele Bachmann,[12] Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity, Donald Trump,[13] Gary Johnson, Mike Pence, Jeanine Pirro, Betsy DeVos, and other conservative public figures. CPAC #CPAC2017 #MikePence](/assets/images/2026-08-03T17-50-15-742Z-mike-pence-urges-u-s-and-israeli-forces-to-finish-the-job-in-iran-wikimedia-480.webp)
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Former Vice President Mike Pence calls for an escalation in military action against Iran, supporting President Donald Trump's approach amid ongoing regional strikes and resumed negotiations.
Daily Caller | Aug 3, 2026, 5:50 PM
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Iran’s president pledged continued backing for Hamas’ new leader while President Donald Trump advances a landmark agreement to disarm the group and rebuild Gaza.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 5:26 PM
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Palestinians in Gaza express frustration over escalating Israeli attacks and stalled disarmament deal despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement of progress.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 4:16 PM
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As the US-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its sixth month, Tehran faces internal tensions over its recovery and leadership after the war.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 1:11 PM
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Intensified Israeli military operations in Gaza and political resistance threaten the US-backed ceasefire roadmap amid rising Palestinian casualties.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 11:23 AM
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Israeli officials express skepticism about the disarmament plan following Hamas' announcement, while Israeli strikes continue in Gaza.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 7:22 AM
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Israeli strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah have resulted in multiple deaths amid ongoing tensions despite a recent disarmament plan.
BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 6:55 PM
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The sentencing highlights contrasting military justice outcomes following incidents at the Sde Teiman base.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 12:11 PM
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Twenty-eight Israeli children who lost parents in security service traveled across North America to strengthen Jewish identity and solidarity.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 11:02 AM
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US President Donald Trump announced a pause on planned strikes against Iran contingent on rapid peace deal progress, while Iranian officials warned of strong retaliation against any aggression.
Deutsche Welle | Aug 2, 2026, 5:56 AM
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US President Donald Trump announces a pause on new strikes against Iran as allies in the Middle East agree on parameters for ending the ongoing conflict.
ABC Australia News | Aug 2, 2026, 5:56 AM
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Israeli strikes in Gaza continue despite a US roadmap aimed at disarming Hamas and Israeli withdrawal.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 3:38 AM
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A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has led to a sharp decline in consumer demand, prompting lettuce growers across the United States to plow under healthy fields, including those not linked to contaminated produce.
Washington Times News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:38 AM
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Michigan’s Arab American community supports progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed despite heavy spending by pro-Israel lobby AIPAC against him.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 11:34 PM
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Iran threatens retaliatory strikes on oil and gas fields in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Israel following US threats of fresh attacks on Iranian targets.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 11:09 PM
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President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan faces skepticism, Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation stalls, and Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate testimony.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 10:45 PM
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The United Nations highlights the devastating impact of Israeli military actions on civilian infrastructure and cultural heritage in Lebanon amid ongoing tensions.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 8:41 PM
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Israeli forces detained seven Palestinians, including two children, during overnight raids in the West Bank as settler violence intensifies across Ramallah, Hebron, and Nablus.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 8:15 PM
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Israeli military reports killing multiple Hezbollah militants and injuring an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanon security zone despite an ongoing ceasefire.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 5:52 PM
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US President Donald Trump announced a key step in the peace plan as Hamas agreed to disarm, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to endorse the agreement.
France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 10:19 AM
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported a tanker struck near the Strait of Hormuz as hostilities escalate between Iran and the United States.
France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 8:45 AM
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The United States is reportedly preparing to resume military strikes against Iran as soon as the weekend of August 1st, 2026, with Israel reportedly participating in a major bombing campaign targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 1:35 AM
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At least two Palestinians were killed and ten wounded in Israeli strikes across Gaza, occurring shortly after Hamas accepted a draft peace deal proposing phased disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 1:33 AM