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US envoy lauds Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals

A senior United States envoy has hailed the Lebanese government’s response to a US proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah amid Israel’s continued military presence in the country.

Netanyahu meets Trump at White House as Israel, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, discussing a range of issues including the war in the Gaza Strip.

Israel confirms five soldiers killed in Gaza

Five Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in the northern Gaza Strip, Israel's military announced on Tuesday, as Tel Aviv and Hamas held indirect negotiations in Qatar on an elusive ceasefire.

Thousands of babies in Gaza lack proper nutrition: UNICEF

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) chief Catherine Russell has warned of a deepening nutrition crisis among infants in the Gaza Strip as humanitarian access remains severely restricted.

US revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria’s Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham group

The United States has announced that it was revoking the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, months after it spearheaded the overthrow of the long-serving Assad dynasty.

Crew abandons cargo ship in Red Sea after aerial strike

Crew members onboard a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship that was set ablaze in an attack in the Red Sea have abandoned the vessel and were rescued, a British maritime agency has announced.

Israel bombs Yemen, Houthis fire more missiles

Israel’s military has bombed three ports and a power plant in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, prompting the group to fire more missiles towards the occupied territory.

Israel strikes several targets across Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli military aircraft carried out airstrikes late Sunday on towns in northern, eastern, and southern Lebanon, in violation of the ceasefire, Lebanese media reported.

Hezbollah secretary-general says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon

Hezbollah chief has stated that the Lebanese group remains open to peace, but it will not disarm or back down from confronting Israel until it ends its air raids and withdraws from southern Lebanon.

Over 700 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza: Health Ministry

More than 700 Palestinians have been killed trying to get food in the Gaza Strip over the past few weeks, according to new figures from the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave, spurring renewed condemnation of a contentious United States and Israeli-backed aid scheme.

Thousands of Israelis demand release of hostages in Gaza

Thousands of Israeli protesters demonstrated Saturday night in Tel Aviv, demanding the return of hostages from the Gaza Strip as part of a "comprehensive deal” with Hamas.

Lebanese PM denounces Hezbollah’s armed parade in Beirut, orders detain of participants

A heavily armed parade organized by Hezbollah in Beirut has sparked widespread criticism, with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday calling the display “unacceptable” and ordering the arrest and investigation of those involved.

Britain resumes diplomatic ties with Syria during its 1st ministerial visit in 14 years

The United Kingdom has formally resumed diplomatic relations with Syria, eight months after Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed, signaling a significant shift in British foreign policy.

EU to propose sanctions on Israel: Report

The European Union is preparing to roll out a list of possible sanctions against Israel due to concerns of human rights violations during the war in the Gaza Strip, Euractiv reported on Saturday, citing sources.

Hamas’ changes to Gaza ceasefire proposal ‘unacceptable’: Israeli PM’s office

Israel has announced that Hamas made “unacceptable” changes to a Qatari proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Iraqi Kurdistan region denies existence of Zionist regime’s bases

The Iraqi Kurdistan region's Interior Ministry has expressed serious concern over renewed allegations regarding the existence of Israeli-operated centers in the the territory.

Netanyahu era sees 40% surge in Israeli settlements in West Bank: Report

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank endure a sharp rise in settler attacks, alongside a 40% increase in the number of settlement outposts under the current government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a report.

Gaza ceasefire deal may come next week after ‘positive’ Hamas response: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas may be reached next week, following what he described as a “positive” response from the Palestinian group to a US proposal.

613 Gaza killings recorded at aid sites, near humanitarian convoys: UN

The United Nations human rights office says it has recorded at least 613 killings of Palestinians, both at controversial aid points run by the Israeli and United States-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and near humanitarian convoys.

Hamas says responded to US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’

Palestinian group Hamas has announced it has given a “positive” response to a United States-brokered proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, raising hopes for a possible breakthrough in halting Israel’s offensive.

Iran warns against Israel’s plot to fully annex West Bank

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has warned against repeated statements by Israeli officials regarding the full annexation of the West Bank, describing them as a dangerous indication of the regime’s expansionist agenda and warning of the grave consequences it could entail.

US contractors fired live bullets at Gazans queuing for food: AP

US security contractors working with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) have fired live ammunition and stun grenades at starving Palestinians queuing for food and supplies in the besieged Strip, according to a report by the AP.

Netanyahu’s son quietly purchased UK apartment under different name: Report

The son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly purchased an apartment in Britain under a different name in 2022, when the UK economy was in freefall and he didn't have to legally report the purchase to the Israeli tax authorities, says a report.

Bahrain’s most prominent cleric: Threats against Iran’s Leader an affront to all Muslims

Bahrain’s most prominent cleric, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim has warned that any threat against Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is an affront to all Muslims.

British MPs vote to ban Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group

Lawmakers in Britain have voted to proscribe campaign group Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organisation, raising fears about freedom of expression in the country.

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