Israel to partially reopen Gaza private sector trade as Netanyahu prepares updated war plan
05/08/2025
Amid desperation in war-torn Gaza, 'environment of fear, intimidation and worry in West Bank'
Middle East
04/08/2025
Videos of Israeli hostages in Gaza increase pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu for a ceasefire
Middle East
04/08/2025
Israel wants world attention on hostages held in Gaza
Middle East
04/08/2025
More Gazans die as aid fails to reach most needy
Middle East
04/08/2025
Israeli ex-security chiefs urge Donald Trump to help end Gaza war
Middle East
04/08/2025
Lebanon marks 5 years since Beirut port blast
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04/08/2025
Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel opens humanitarian corridors, halts airstrikes
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04/08/2025
Lebanon awaits justice 5 years after Beirut port blast
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04/08/2025
FRANCE 24 report: France carries out airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza
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