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EU's von der Leyen set to win backing for second term from Germany

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EU's von der Leyen set to win backing for second term from Germany

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to secure the backing of her German centre-right party on Monday for a second term, putting her in a strong position to clinch another five years running the European Union's executive body.

Six to eight weeks to eradicate Hamas: Israeli officials

Six to eight weeks to eradicate Hamas: Israeli officials

Israel expects to continue full-scale military operations in Gaza for another six to eight weeks as it prepares to mount a ground invasion of the enclave's southernmost city of Rafah, four officials familiar with the strategy said.

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