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Jerusalem: Palestinian factions, including Hamas, the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, have attributed the shooting attack near Jerusalem to Israeli violations and actions. The incident occurred in the settlement of Ma’ale Adumim, east of Jerusalem, where a Palestinian gunman opened fire at a group of Israelis, injuring at least five people, as reported by Israeli medics.The Israeli police stated that an off-duty border guard officer responded to the attack and killed the Palestinian gunman in the settlement.In response to the incident, Hamas spokesman Abdulatif Al-Qanou’a expressed support for the shooting attack, stating that it was carried out in defense of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and in response to Israeli settlers' incurs...

Washimgton: The United States and the Taliban have engaged in talks for the first time since the fall of Afghanistan in 2021. The discussions were held in the Qatari capital over Sunday and Monday, with the US delegation meeting "senior Taliban representatives and technocratic professionals," as reported by the BBC.In a statement, the US Department expressed its support for the Afghan people's demands to have their rights respected and to play a role in shaping the country's future. The focus was particularly on the rights of women, girls, and vulnerable communities. The delegation also urged for the release of detained American citizens and acknowledged the Taliban's commitment not to allow Afghanistan to be a platform for attacks on the US and its allies. Additionally, they recognize...