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Also, pressure on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal.

But rising trade barriers pose a long-term threat to global output as protectionist policies spread, the bank said.

But rising trade barriers pose a long-term threat to global output as protectionist policies spread, the bank said.

Israel’s military announced it had rescued four hostages who were held in Gaza. There are roughly 120 captives still in the enclave.

Israel’s military announced it had rescued four hostages who were held in Gaza. There are roughly 120 captives still in the enclave.

Since the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Oct. 7, Israel has freed only a small number of hostages through military force.

The newspaper’s new publisher argued against coverage of British phone hacking. Instead, he has invited renewed scrutiny.

Israel said it struck three classrooms used by 20 to 30 Palestinian militants. Gazan health authorities said that many women and children were among the dozens killed.

As John Steenhuisen, who leads the second-largest party, negotiates for a place in the government, he must overcome perceptions that his Democratic Alliance favors the interests of white people.

Here’s a closer look at the clashes between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, which have raised fears of a broader Middle East conflict.