US ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East
Politico • 2/20/2026 – 2/21/2026
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CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier79% (0.5^16/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-02-20
- 2026-02-21US ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East (current)
- 2026-02-22
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US ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East
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