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Netanyahu's Gaza Talks Spark Controversy Amid UNRWA Fire

1/25/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met U.S. officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Gaza.
An Israeli official criticized Witkoff for pressing to open Rafah Crossing without Ran Gvili.
The official questioned Witkoff's Turkey ties and labeled him a lobbyist for Qatari interests.
A fire broke out at the East Jerusalem UNRWA headquarters.
The City Council plans to block $80,000 in Muslim American Society funding pending the investigation.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met U.S. officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Gaza.
An Israeli official criticized Witkoff for pressing to open Rafah Crossing without Ran Gvili.
The official questioned Witkoff's Turkey ties and labeled him a lobbyist for Qatari interests.
A fire broke out at the East Jerusalem UNRWA headquarters.
The City Council plans to block $80,000 in Muslim American Society funding pending the investigation.