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Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal

Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal

There are fresh hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas accepted a proposal from mediators that includes the release of five Israeli hostages each week.

Israel hits southern Beirut, first strikes since truce

Israel hits southern Beirut, first strikes since truce

Israel hits southern Beirut, first strikes since truce

Israel hits southern Beirut, first strikes since truce

Israel issued an evacuation order before striking a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut, its first since last November's truce with Lebanon.

Six killed as sub with Russian tourists sinks off Egypt

Six killed as sub with Russian tourists sinks off Egypt

Six killed as sub with Russian tourists sinks off Egypt

Six killed as sub with Russian tourists sinks off Egypt

Egyptian officials say six people have died after a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea destination of Hurghada.

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Egypt sees positive signals on Gaza truce talks: report

Egypt sees positive signals on Gaza truce talks: report

A security delegation from Egypt is reportedly heading to Qatar for talks on releasing Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Second day of anti-Hamas demos reported in Gaza Strip

Second day of anti-Hamas demos reported in Gaza Strip

Crowds have marched in a town in a heavily destroyed part of the northern Gaza Strip in opposition to Hamas in the second day of anti-war protests.

Gaza protest against Hamas in rare public dissent

Gaza protest against Hamas in rare public dissent

Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in Gaza against the war with Israel, chanting "Hamas out" in a rare public show of opposition to the militant group.

Israel to destroy Hamas if hostages not freed: minister

Israel to destroy Hamas if hostages not freed: minister

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says if Hamas continues its refusal to free hostages, Israel will take territory and make sure it is completely defeated.

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UN reduces staff in Gaza after workers come under fire

UN reduces staff in Gaza after workers come under fire

UN reduces staff in Gaza after workers come under fire

UN reduces staff in Gaza after workers come under fire

The UN is removing about a third of its international staffers working in Gaza, due to the increased danger since Israel resumed its military campaign.

Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israelis

Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israelis

Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israelis

Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israelis

Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film No Other Land.

Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills five

Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills five

Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills five

Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills five

An Israeli airstrike on a large hospital in southern Gaza has killed five people, including a key Hamas militant.

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel has been killed in an Israeli air strike on his tent shelter in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Palestinian media says.

Israel fires on Lebanon in response to rockets attacks

Israel fires on Lebanon in response to rockets attacks

Israel fires on Lebanon in response to rockets attacks

Israel fires on Lebanon in response to rockets attacks

Israel has struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after vowing to respond "severely" to a rocket attack, sparking concern about a fragile ceasefire holding.

Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests

Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests

Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests

Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests

Israel's domestic intelligence boss has officially been fired days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vow to dismiss him sparked fierce protests.

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as bombing resumes

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as bombing resumes

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as bombing resumes

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as bombing resumes

Hamas has fired rockets into Israel hours after Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across Gaza, as a ceasefire lies in tatters in the enclave.

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Israeli strikes kill six as conflict resumes in Gaza

At least six people have been killed in air strikes in Gaza, local health workers say, a day after deadly Israeli attacks shattered a ceasefire with Hamas.

Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza

Israel has launched air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 Palestinians and threatening to fully reignite the 17-month-old war.

New US air strikes on Yemen pile pressure on Houthis

The US has continued its air strikes on Yemen for a third day, with dozens now reportedly killed in the escalating violence.

US vows to keep hitting Houthis until ship attacks stop

Tensions are rising in Yemen after US airstrikes on the Houthis as Iran warns threats to their allies will be handled "decisively and destructively".

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Israeli strikes leave 14 dead in a day, Gaza medics say

Israel's military says it has only intervened to thwart threats by "terrorists" approaching its troops or planting bombs since the ceasefire took effect.

Israeli air strike kills nine people in northern Gaza

An Israeli air strike on a northern Gaza town has killed at least nine people including some local reporters.

Hamas will only release hostage 'if truce implemented'

Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Hamas agrees to release living US-Israeli hostage

Hamas has agreed to release an American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four others, as talks continue to broker the next stage of the ceasefire with Israel.

UN accuses Israel of genocidal acts, sexual violence

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a UN expert's findings that Israel committed genocidal and sexually violent acts in Gaza were anti-Semitic.

Syria's president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF

Syria's government says a new deal with Kurdish-led authorities to integrate their forces represents a "real opportunity to build a new Syria".

Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres

Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa says the country is confronting attempts to drag it into a civil war as violent clashes continue.

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