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Australia hints it could recognise Palestinian state

Australia's foreign minister has suggested the country could recognise Palestinian statehood, to increase momentum towards peace. However Hamas could have no role in its governance, Penny Wong said. Both Australia's…

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Israel deploys C-Dome defence system for the first time

Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defence system, called the C-Dome, against a "suspicious" target that entered the country's airspace near the southern city of Eilat, the military…

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Israel says prepared to handle any Iran scenario

Israel is ready to handle any scenario that may arise with Iran, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said, after Tehran threatened to retaliate for the killing of Iranian generals on April…

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Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Egypt to host new talks

By Ari Rabinovitch and Nidal Al-Mughrabi Israel said it had withdrawn more soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade, as it and Hamas sent teams to Egypt for fresh…

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Israeli troops recover body of hostage from Gaza’s Khan Younis

Israeli commandos have recovered the body of a hostage held in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, the military said on Saturday, three months after he pleaded for his…

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Iran warns ‘enemy’ will ‘regret’ Guards killings in Syria

Iran on Saturday again threatened retaliation for the deaths of seven Revolutionary Guards in a strike on Damascus, with the army chief saying his country’s enemies will “regret” the killings,…

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Six months into Gaza war, Israel faces deepening isolation

By James Mackenzie and Nidal Al-Mughrabi Six months into the war in Gaza, the killing of a group of aid workers by an Israeli air strike summed up both the…

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Ryanair to resume flights to Israel in June

Irish airline Ryanair said Thursday it will resume flights to and from Israel as of June 3 following the decision of Ben Gurion International Airport to re-open a low-cost terminal. “It is…

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Israel boosts defences after Iran revenge threat

The Israeli military halted leave for all combat units on Thursday amid concerns of a possible escalation in violence after the killing of Iranian generals in Damascus this week drew…

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Many Iranian options to retaliate against Israel, but all carry risk

By Idrees Ali and Arshad Mohammed Iran faces a dilemma following an Israeli attack on its embassy in Syria: how to retaliate without sparking a wider conflict that Middle East…

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What we know so far about the seven aid workers killed in Gaza by Israel

April 3 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza on Monday killed seven workers from the charity World Central Kitchen including citizens of Australia, Britain, Poland.…

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Israeli military says it killed deputy commander of Hezbollah rocket and missiles unit

The Israeli military said it had killed Ali Abed Akhsan Naim, deputy commander of Hezbollah’s rocket and missiles unit, in an airstrike in the area of Bazouriye in Lebanon. The…

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World Court orders Israel to halt Gaza famine; Hamas says ceasefire needed

The World Court unanimously ordered Israel, accused by South Africa of genocide in Gaza, to take all necessary and effective action to ensure basic food supplies to the enclave's Palestinian…

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Israeli strikes on Syria kill dozens, security sources say

CAIRO, March 29 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes on the northern Syrian city of Aleppo early on Friday killed 38 people, including five members of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, two security…

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Russia, China veto US-led UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

By Daphne Psaledakis and David Brunnstrom (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council on Friday turned down a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an Israel-Hamas hostage…

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UN Security Council to vote Friday on US resolution on Gaza ceasefire

By Daphne Psaledakis and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The United States will ask the U.N. Security Council on Friday to back a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in…

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US puts pressure on Israel with Gaza ceasefire resolution as Qatar talks continue

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Daphne Psaledakis CAIRO/WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - Israel's spy chief was due to travel to Qatar on Friday for ceasefire negotiations while the U.S. planned to…

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Israeli military says it killed 90 gunmen at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital

JERUSALEM/CAIRO, March 20 (Reuters) - Israel's military said on Wednesday it had killed around 90 gunmen and arrested 160 in a raid on Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, an allegation the…

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EU’s Borrell says Israel is provoking famine in Gaza

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday that Israel is provoking famine in Gaza and using starvation as a weapon of war, an accusation Israel's foreign minister rejected.…

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Israel to offer six-week Gaza truce for 40 hostages in Qatar talks

JERUSALEM, March 18 (Reuters) - Israel will send a high-level delegation headed by its Mossad chief to Qatar on Monday for mediated talks with Hamas designed to secure a six-week…

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Israeli military says troops raid Gaza’s Shifa Hospital

JERUSALEM, March 18 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Monday its troops raided the compound of Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, in an operation Palestinian health authorities said had caused multiple…

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Israel prepares return to ceasefire talks; UN says Gaza hunger crisis worsens

By Andrew Mills and Maayan Lubell DOHA/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) - The main U.N. aid agency operating in Gaza said that acute malnutrition was accelerating in the north of the Palestinian enclave…

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UPDATED: Israel’s prime minister’s office: New Hamas truce position still ‘unrealistic’

JERUSALEM, March 14 (Reuters) - Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said a new Gaza truce proposal presented by the Islamist group Hamas to mediators on Thursday was still based…

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Israel checking reports that Hamas’ military No 2 killed in Gaza strike

Israeli strike on Al-Nusseirat camp kills five, radio says Hamas' second highest military leader may have died, media say Ramadan begins with no truce in five-month Gaza war Sixteen killed…

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EU sees maritime aid corridor to Gaza opening this weekend amid famine fears

By Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Michele Kambas EU says maritime aid corridor could open at weekend Biden says US military to build 'temporary' port in Gaza Ceasefire talks remain stalled, may…

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Gaza ceasefire possible, US says; South Africa again asks World Court to intervene

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Bassam Masoud CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza Strip, (Reuters) - The U.S. said that talks on a ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza could still reach an agreement…

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UPDATED: Hamas says it will negotiate through mediators until agreement reached

DUBAI/RAFAH, Gaza Strip, March 6 (Reuters) - The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday it would continue working towards achieving a ceasefire in Gaza with Israel despite the absence…

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Israel carries out biggest Ramallah raid in years

Israeli forces raided the Palestinian administrative capital of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank overnight, killing a 16-year-old in a refugee camp during their biggest such operation into the city…

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US VP Harris urges Hamas to agree to an immediate ceasefire, pushes Israel on aid to Gaza

U.S. VP Harris calls for an "immediate ceasefire" Harris urges Israel to do more to allow aid into Gaza Israeli war cabinet member Gantz to visit Washington U.S. envoy Hochstein…

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Israel agrees to revise Eurovision song lyrics that evoked Hamas attack

JERUSALEM, March 3 (Reuters) - Israel has agreed to revise the lyrics of its potential submission to the Eurovision Song Contest after the contest organizers took issue with verses that…

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Hamas arrives in Cairo for ceasefire talks with deal ‘on the table’

Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for talks No word from Israeli side on progress Eight reported killed in strike on Kuwaiti aid truck Abu Anza family buries children killed in…

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At least 15 children dead from malnutrition, dehydration at Gaza hospital – Gaza health ministry

CAIRO, March 3 (Reuters) - At least 15 children have died over the past few days from malnutrition and dehydration at Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital, the health ministry in Gaza…

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US makes its first Gaza aid airdrop as mediators to seek truce deal

More reported dead after strikes in Rafah Israel says it welcomes US aid drops Israeli military promises investigation into aid convoy deaths U.S. official says ceasefire framework in place V.P.…

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UPDATED: France’s Macron demands justice after shooting of Palestinians in Gaza

PARIS, March 1(Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday he was angered by the shooting of more than 100 Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza and demanded "truth…

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Over 30,000 Palestinians killed in Israel’s military offensive in Gaza: Gaza health ministry

At least 30,035 Palestinians have been killed and 70,457 wounded in Israel's military offensive in Gaza since Oct. 7, the Gaza health ministry said in a statement on Thursday. The…

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Gaza’s warring enemies cautious over truce talks after Biden says deal nearing

By Samia Nakhoul, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Saleh Salem DUBAI/CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza Strip, (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas as well as Qatari mediators all sounded notes of caution on Tuesday about progress…

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Biden says Israel is ready to pause Gaza fighting; Hamas says deal not done yet

Israel is ready to halt its Gaza attacks for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in a ceasefire that could be signed as soon as next week, Joe Biden said,…

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Israeli delegation heads to Qatar for ceasefire deal push

Israeli officials go to Qatar for truce talks, source says Israel under pressure from U.S. to agree a truce soon Egyptian security sources says proximity talks scheduled Israeli and Hamas…

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Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon as Hezbollah downs drone

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Israel mounted airstrikes west of the Lebanese city of Baalbek on Monday, killing at least two Hezbollah members, sources in Lebanon said, in its deepest…

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Israeli industry minister meets Saudi counterpart at WTO talks in UAE

ABU DHABI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat met his Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Abu Dhabi…

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Israel, Hamas skirmish in Gaza as truce efforts pick up pace

By Dan Williams and Nidal al-Mughrabi JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen clashed throughout the Gaza Strip over the weekend, as mediators picked up the pace…

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Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Paris as air strikes continue

By Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Bassam Masoud Head of Israel's Mossad meets mediators in Paris Hamas accuses Netanyahu of procrastinating Gaza medics say air strike kills comedian's family CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza Strip,…

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Israeli negotiators to take part in new Gaza ceasefire talks, source and media say

Israel to take part in Paris talks this weekend - source Officials from US, Egypt, Qatar to also participate Israel strikes Rafah, Gaza ministry says at least 120 killed Israeli…

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Israel hits Gaza’s Rafah; Hamas chief’s trip raises truce hopes

Mosque flattened, homes destroyed in one of worst nights yet of strikes on Rafah Hamas leader in Cairo for ceasefire talks By Ibraheem Abu Mustafa and Nidal al-Mughrabi RAFAH, Gaza…

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United Airlines to become first US carrier to resume Israel flights since Gaza war

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - United Airlines said it plans to resume direct U.S. flights to Israel early next month, becoming the first American carrier to resume service since…

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UPDATED: Palestinian gunmen kill one person on West Bank highway- police

JERUSALEM, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Three Palestinians opened fire at motorists near an Israeli checkpoint in the occupied West Bank near Jerusalem on Thursday, killing one person and wounding five…

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Israel sounds sirens in Eilat, intercepts aerial target

JERUSALEM, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Israel's military said it intercepted a target in the area of the Red Sea on Thursday after sirens warning of incoming rockets and missiles sounded…

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Israeli airstrike kills two people in Damascus

DAMASCUS, Feb 21 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in the Kafr Sousa district in Syria's capital Damascus on Wednesday, killing two people, Syrian state media and…

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Netanyahu says Israel won’t ‘pay any price’ for release of Gaza hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that Israel would not pay any price for the return of hostages still held in Gaza amid ongoing negotiations…

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Israel economy dives as Gaza war takes toll

Israel's economy took a deep dive in the fourth quarter due to the war with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, but 2023 still ended with positive growth, data showed on Monday.…

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Fighting, fuel shortages knock out Gaza’s second-largest hospital

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ari Rabinovitch CAIRO/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) - Fighting, fuel shortages and Israeli raids put the Gaza Strip's second-largest hospital completely out of service on Sunday, local and U.N.…

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Fighting, fuel shortages knock out Gaza’s second-largest hospital

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ari Rabinovitch CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Fighting, fuel shortages and Israeli raids put the Gaza Strip's second-largest hospital completely out of service on Sunday, local…

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Hamas says Israeli hostages have suffered many losses

CAIRO, (Reuters) - Hamas' armed wing said that Israelis taken hostage by the militants on Oct. 7 had suffered many losses and that those that were alive were living in…

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Israel stages airstrikes across Gaza, makes arrests at hospital

Israeli PM Netanyahu says advance on Rafah needs to be 'orderly' There is room to evacuate civilians in Rafah, Netanyahu says Israeli Saturday airstrikes kill at least 38, Hamas media…

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Why do Israelis and the rest of the world view the Gaza conflict so differently? And can this disconnect be overcome?

Hamas’ vicious attack on southern Israel on October 7 and Israel’s ruthless response have sparked a global campaign for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Palestine’s occupation. Once…

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Israel bombards Gaza, with biggest functioning hospital under siege

Nasser Hospital in focus as war rages Five die in intensive care as power, oxygen cut Palestinians fear Rafah offensive By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Gaza's largest…

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 11 civilians

BEIRUT, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Eleven people, including six children, were killed by Israeli strikes on villages across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, a hospital director and three Lebanese security sources…

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