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An initial inquiry released by the Israel Defence Forces claimed troops attacked NASA Hospital in southern Gaza on Monday

after identifying a camera that was positioned by Hamas.

At least 20 people were killed, including five journalists.

Israeli shelling around Gaza City that night killed at least 34 people.

On Tuesday, protesters in Israel called for the release of hostages and an end to the war.

Lisa Cook will sue to block Donald Trump's, quote, illegal attempt to fire her from the Federal

Reserve's board, her lawyer said. The Fed said it would abide by any court decisions. On Tuesday, the spread between

two-year and 30-year treasury yields reached its widest point since early 2022. Ms. Cook is

alleged to have made false statements on mortgage agreements. Australia accused Iran of carrying out arson attacks on a Jewish restaurant in Sydney and a

synagogue in Melbourne last year.

Australia cut diplomatic ties with Iran and expelled its diplomats.

It also said it would designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

the Iranian regime's Pretorium Guard as a terror group after it was linked to the attacks.

Howard Lutnik hinted that the Trump administration was considering buying stakes in defense companies.

Speaking to CNBC, the Commerce Secretary called Lockheed Martin, an aerospace firm,

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