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CNA
17-07-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Middle East tensions: Ceasefire appears to be holding following days of conflict in Syria's south
A ceasefire appears to be holding in Syria's south, with government troops moving out of the city of Sweida overnight. The US had intervened to end days of fighting between government forces and fighters from the Druze minority group. Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
RNZ News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
At least 20 Palestinians killed in food site crowd crush
conflict war 18 minutes ago At least 20 Palestinians have been killed in a crowd crush at a food distribution site in Khan Younis in the south of Gaza. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
CNA
05-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Israel's Cabinet approves plans to seize entire Gaza Strip
The Israeli army has said it could seize all of Gaza, after getting Cabinet approval to expand its offensive in the Palestinian enclave. The IDF has begun calling up tens of thousands of reservists. An Israeli public broadcaster said the new plan is gradual and will take months to execute. The newly approved plan is expected to move Gaza's civilian population further south and also comes with provisions for aid distribution. Israel already has control of a third of Gaza, while a total blockade of aid remains in place. Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
