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Middle East

Over 50k houses in Gaza Strip destroyed in Israel strikes

More than 50,000 residential buildings in the Gaza Strip were razed to the ground as a result of the Israeli air raids, the Maan news agency reported citing the enclave’s government.

Non-Aligned Movement calls on OPCW to bar Israel’s use of chemical weapons

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has shed light on the crimes being committed by Israel during its onslaught on Gaza and supported the Palestinian Authority’s request to launch a probe into the possible use of chemical weapons by Tel Aviv.

Hamas frees 12 more captives as Gaza truce holds for fifth day

Palestinian group Hamas has released 12 more hostages, the Israeli military and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have confirmed, as a shaky truce continues to hold in the Gaza Strip.

Israel arrests almost as many Palestinians as it has freed during Gaza truce: Report

Israel has detained dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem as it conducts a prisoner release with Hamas, the Gaza-based armed group announced.

More Gazans could die from disease than bombardments if health infrastructure not restored: WHO

More people could die from disease and acute health conditions in the Gaza Strip than from bombardments in the future if the health infrastructure is not restored, World Health Organization spokesperson Margaret Harris warned at a United Nations press briefing in Geneva on Tuesday.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Palestinian death toll climbs despite Gaza truce

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 15,000 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Iran calls on ICC to prosecute Israeli officials over Gaza war

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian penned two letters to the International Criminal Court's president and prosecutor, emphasizing the need for the ICC to initiate judicial proceedings for the recent Israel's crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Nearly 100 Palestinians recently freed from Israeli prisons were never charged: Report

The majority of Palestinians released by the Israeli authorities in recent days as part of a prisoner exchange agreement between the Palestinian group Hamas and Israel, were never charged, according to a report by CNN on Tuesday.

Hamas scores major victory in Gaza war: Israeli think tank

An Israeli independent think-tank reported the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has scored more victories against Israel during the war on Gaza.

More Israeli captivates released by Hamas

Palestinian group Hamas freed nine Israeli children and two women on Monday night in exchange for the release of dozens of Palestinians from Israeli prisoners. It was the fourth such a swap since the short-term truce was declared last week.

Gaza war to cost Israel 53 bln USD: Central Bank

The current conflict with Hamas will cost Tel Aviv about 197 billion shekels (around 53 billion US dollars), according to a forecast issued by the Israeli central bank on Monday.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Gaza death toll tops 15,000

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 15,000 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Iran: US failed to achieve goals in Gaza war

The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says the United States has failed to achieve its declared objectives during the large-scale Israeli war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and is now resorting to political means to make up for its losses and mistakes.

Yemen fires ballistic missiles toward US destroyer in Gulf of Aden: CENTCOM

The US military announced that Yemeni Armed Forces have fired two ballistic missiles in the direction of USS Mason, an Arleigh-Burke class destroyer, in the Gulf of Aden.

Hamas attack originally planned for April: Report

The Gaza-based Palestinian armed group, Hamas, originally sought to carry out its October 7 attack on the Jewish holiday of Passover, which fell on April 5 this year, sources in Israel's military intelligence say.

US cannot make decisions for Gazans: Iran president

Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says as an accomplice in the Israeli regime’s crimes against the people of Gaza, the United States has no right to be part of any decision-making process for Palestinians in the besieged enclave.

More Palestinian prisoners released as Israel-Hamas truce holds into third day

A third batch of 39 Palestinian prisoners has been freed as the exchange of captives between Hamas and Israel continues for a third day under a four-day ceasefire agreement.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Qatar says Gaza Truce extended by two days

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,200 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 14,500 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

White House moves to lift all restrictions on Israel’s access to US weapons stockpile: Report

US President Joe Biden has requested the removal of nearly every restriction on Tel Aviv’s use of the stockpiles of weapons and ammunition stored by Washington in Israel, according to a report.

Iran’s Army chief offers Tehran’s medical aid to Gaza

The Iranian Army  Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has expressed the country’s readiness to provide medical assistance to the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Israel dropped 40,000 tonnes of explosives on Gaza: Hamas govt.

Gaza's government media office announced on Sunday that during the seven weeks of bombardment, Israel has dropped 40,000 tonnes of explosives on the besieged enclave.

Iran defense chief urges U.S., other Western countries to leave region

The Iranian defense minister has urged Western countries to leave the region and avoid fueling tensions there.

Iran calls for stronger measures by Muslim states to support Palestinians against Israel’s atrocities

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated Muslim countries must take more powerful steps to support the Palestinian people in the face of the Israeli regime's atrocities.

Israel leaving Gaza economy in ruins: Report

Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip has completely destroyed the besieged enclave’s economy, CNBC News has reported, citing experts.

Israeli soldiers gun down 6 Palestinians in West Bank

The Palestinian Health Ministry has confirmed that the Israeli military killed six Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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