Timeline: The Biden administration on Gaza, in its own words

Al Jazeera looks at Washington's main statements and positions on Israel's war in Gaza and how policy shifted over time.

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Dozens of pupils abducted by gunmen in Nigeria’s northwest

Gunmen escape with children from a school in Kuriga town in Kaduna state.

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‘Subdued revenge’: Why Biden’s top officials hosted Israel’s Gantz

Analysts say talks with Benny Gantz reflect US anger at Israeli PM Netanyahu, but Washington still supports war on Gaza.

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Minnesota’s ‘stunning’ uncommitted vote reveals enduring problem for Biden

Analysts say the Super Tuesday results show the protest movement against Biden extends beyond Arab and Muslim voters.

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South Africa asks ICJ for more measures against Israel over Gaza ‘famine’

South Africa warns Palestinians in Gaza are facing starvation, asks court to order all parties to cease hostilities.

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Refugees, migrants held in ‘violent, squalid’ Malaysian detention centres

Human Rights Watch report accuses Malaysia of subjecting detainees, including children, to torture.

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‘Left behind’ families look to ICC for Philippines drug war justice

Ferdinand Marcos Jr has shown little interest in helping families find justice, as drug war killings continue.

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Wyclef Jean sings Haiti’s prime minister ‘Ariel’s gotta go’’

Haitian musician Wyclef Jean is joining calls for the removal of Haiti’s prime minister

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‘The same book over and over’: Scepticism over ruling Pheu Thai in Thailand

Six months after party formed government in deal with military-backed parties, voters still hanker for change.

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Thousands displaced as Haiti’s ‘rapidly deteriorating’ crisis raises alarm

Tens of thousands of Haitians flee their homes across the capital Port-au-Prince amid spiralling gang violence.

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UN experts say grounds to believe rape occurred in Hamas attack on Israel

Palestinian group has repeatedly denied allegations its fighters committed acts of sexual violence during the attack.

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US VP Harris calls for ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire in rare rebuke of Israel

Kamala Harris says 'no excuses' for Israel not to increase flow of aid to Palestinians in Gaza.

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What to expect at China’s ‘Two Sessions’ amid sagging economy, party drama

Legislature and political advisory body to convene to pass laws, make political appointments, and set goals for 2024.

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Preview: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka T20 cricket series

South Asian rivals meet in three-match T20 series after a string of hotly-contested encounters in recent past.

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Israeli air raid on Rafah kills 14 Palestinians, many of them children

Six children killed in latest Israeli attack on Rafah, with many more trapped under rubble, rescuer says.

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Hero to homeless: House of Muslim man behind India tunnel rescue demolished

Rat-miner Wakeel Hasan was a national hero in December, after helping rescue 41 workers. Now, he's on the streets.

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Trump wins Republican caucuses in Michigan, Missouri, Idaho

Trump trounces Nikki Haley in all three states, draws closer to clinching the Republican presidential nomination.

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Argentina’s Milei vows to push economic reforms with or without parliament

Argentina’s libertarian leader says he will 'keep pushing forward' with radical economic agenda.

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Money, power and the peril of courting Chinese nationalism

Nationalism in China has been invoked for political ends and financial gains, but it is also a destructive force.

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Manchester City ready for United to try to ‘close gap’ in Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects United to be a force once more, but not in time for Sunday's derby.

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What is Super Tuesday and why is it important? All you need to know

With votes in more than a dozen states, Super Tuesday is set to be pivotal in the race for the Republican nomination.

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