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What are the best ways for Israel and the US to work together to address violence in the West Bank?

WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The United States wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. "We're very disturbed by those images and what we're seeing," Rubio said. "We've asked the Israelis and continue to ask them to crack down on that stuff."

What are the potential benefits and challenges of allowing Iranian leaders to attend UN meetings in the US?

By Simon Lewis Sept 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will allow top Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday, even as Washington and Tehran remain at war andcontinue intermittent talks aimed at ending the conflict. A State Department spokesperson said a "core delegation from the Iranian regime" would be allowed to attend the meeting in line with the United States' obligations as the world body's host country

How should countries respond to conflicts that lead to civilian casualties on both sides?

ISLAMABAD, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan's information ministry said on Monday that 28 "terrorists" and suicide bombers were killed in airstrikes on three targets in Afghanistan. (Reporting by Asif Shahzad, Writing by Hritam Mukherjee; Editing by YP Rajesh)

What are the important factors to consider when discussing US involvement in the West Bank and its impact on human rights?

The resolution cites a 'lack of accountability' by Israel's government and an 'inability to secure justice' by the US

What should the international community do to help reduce violence in Yemen and protect civilians?

By Enas Alashray and Mohammed Ghobari Oct 7 (Reuters) - Houthis attacked the international airport in the southern Yemeni town of Adenwith ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones early on Wednesday, Yemen's Transport Ministry said, as fightingintensified across several fronts between the Iran-aligned group and Saudi-backed government forces. The Saudi-led coalition, pushing to retake strategic territory seized by theHouthis, said it had intercepted and destroyed aHouthi ballistic missile north of the Saudi capital Riyadh

How can countries work together to address the challenges caused by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East?

What are the possible effects of the postponed Gulf-EU summit on relations between these regions?

By Timour Azhari RIYADH/BRUSSELS, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The European Union and Gulf states on Thursday postponed a joint summit due to be held in Saudi Arabia next week, as sustained attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis fuel concerns about air travel to and from the kingdom. The Gulf Cooperation Council cited continued Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and an extended suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport when announcing the postponement of the summit scheduled for October 24 in Riyadh

What are the possible ways to address the violence in the Middle East while ensuring safety for everyone?

Trump denounces 'terrible' attack and says the US is evaluating whether to join Saudi Arabia's attacks on the Houthis

What should be done to help people in Yemen affected by the fighting and hospital overcrowding?

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Hospitals across Yemen are struggling to cope with a sharp rise in war casualties, while intensified fighting along multiple front lines has cut off aid to around 800,000 people, humanitarian agencies said on Wednesday. Front-line hospitals in areas including Marib, Taiz and Yemen's Red Sea coast are seeing unprecedented numbers of weapon-wounded patients, with some facilities admitting more than 700 casualties in a single week, according to the Red Cross

What actions should be taken to improve safety for migrants at sea?

Search and rescue operations conducted after vessel carrying more than 300 people capsizes near Guhere

What impact could the recent talks between China and the US have on relationships between the two countries?

BEIJING, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call that the two countries "should prepare well for the next stage of high-level interactions in the spirit of equality, respect and reciprocity," Wang's ministry said. Head-of-state diplomacy serves as the anchor of China-US ties, Wang said, adding that the two sides should strengthen communication, advance cooperation, manage differences and respect each other's core interests

What are the possible effects of military actions on civilians in conflict areas like Gaza?

CAIRO, Oct 12 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike killed at least two Palestinians in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said. The Israeli military said it targeted a militant in the area, without giving further information. Israel, which says Hamas has been rearming and launching attacks in violation of a ceasefire, has stepped up strikes on the group in recent weeks. Hamas has denied trying to carry out attacks or rebuild its arsenal and accuses Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal