Israel Faces Growing International Pressure to End War
tel aviv May 20, 2025 16:00Israel is under increasing international pressure to halt its military offensive in Gaza as Western nations threaten sanctions and boycotts.
Israel is under increasing international pressure to halt its military offensive in Gaza as Western nations threaten sanctions and boycotts.
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