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Middle East

US freezes delivery of bulldozers to Israel over home demolitions in Gaza

The United States has frozen the delivery of 130 bulldozers to Israel amid home demolitions in the Gaza Strip, according to a report.

Qatar says suspended mediation efforts on Gaza

Qatar announced it has suspended its mediation attempts between Hamas and Israel until the parties show “their willingness and seriousness” to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

Number of journalists killed by Israel in Gaza nears 190

The number of journalists killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the start of war has soared to 188, media office in the blockaded enclave has announced.

Zarif: Resistance a result of Israeli regime occupation

Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has said resistance in Lebanon and Palestine is the result of the Zionist regime’s occupation and the resistance will remain as long as the occupation persists.

UNIFIL: Israel ‘deliberately and directly’ attacking UN positions in Lebanon

United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have reported another Israeli attack on their positions as the regime's ground and air operations in Lebanon continue to claim lives.

Iran warns Israeli aggressions posing threat to West Asia, whole world

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abas Araghchi has warned that the continuation of the Zionist regime's aggressive policies and repeated violations of human rights have not only endangered regional security and stability but also posed a serious challenge to the international system and norms.

Attorney General gives authority to investigate Israeli PM for office leaks

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has permitted authorities to investigate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office for the leak of secret security documents, the Maariv newspaper reported.

Food security experts warn of a ‘strong likelihood’ famine is imminent in northern Gaza

There is a "strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas" of the northern Gaza Strip, a committee of global food security experts has warned, as Israel continues its military offensive against the Palestinian group Hamas in the region which has so far killed more than 43,000 people.

Qatar agrees to expel Hamas leaders out of Doha following US request : Report

Qatar agreed in recent weeks to kick Hamas out of the country following a request from the US to do so, capping off months of failed attempts to try to get the Palestinian group – whose top leaders reside in Doha – to accept a ceasefire and captive release deal in the Gaza war, US and Qatari sources told CNN.

70% of victims of Israeli war in Gaza are children, women: UN

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported that women and children comprise nearly 70 percent of those killed in the Gaza Strip during Israel’s military campaign in the besieged enclave.

IRGC chief commander: Resistance grandeur led to changes in US leadership 

The commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says that the power of Palestinian resistance in Gaza has changed the US government, citing Republican Donald Trump’s victory in the recent US presidential election.

Iraq’s FM denies reports Iran planning attack on Israel from Iraqi territory

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has dismissed reports suggesting that Iran is planning a retaliatory operation on Israel from Iraqi soil. 

Israeli Parliament passes law to deport families of Palestinians involved in attacks against settlers

The Knesset (Israel’s parliament) passed a new controversial law Thursday that allows the deportation of family members of Palestinians involved in attacks against Israelis.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Resistance will definitely emerge victorious

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has paid tribute to the leaders and commanders of the resistance movements in Lebanon and Palestine, saying the legacy they left will finally come out triumphant against the Israeli regime and its allies.

Israel preventing return of forcibly expelled Palestinians to north Gaza: Report

The Israeli army has no intention of allowing the return of forcibly expelled Palestinians to the northern part of the Gaza Strip, which is facing a campaign of ethnic cleansing according to rights groups.

UNRWA head cautions UN agency for Palestinians facing its ‘darkest hour’

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is facing its “darkest hour” and requires ongoing support from UN members after Israel’s decision to ban the aid organisation, its chief has warned.

PSG soccer fans unfurl giant ‘Free Palestine’ banner

Days before a soccer match between France and the Israeli regime, Paris-Saint Germain fans unveiled a huge Free Palestine banner before their Champions League game against Atletico Madrid kicked off on Wednesday. 

Netanyahu and Trump discuss ‘Iranian threat’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the "Iranian threat" in a call with US president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday as the wars in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon show no sign of easing.

Trump’s victory to test his claim of ending Israeli war in Gaza within hours: Hamas

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election puts to the test his earlier statements that he could end the war in the Gaza Strip within hours, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters news agency.

Lebanon files complaint with UN against Israel over pager attacks

Beirut announced that it had filed a complaint with the United Nations’ labour agency over the deadly attacks on communication devices across Lebanon in September, which it blames on Israel.

Trump presidency will ‘bring back hostages, and defeat Iran”: New Israeli DM

New Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and said Israel's alliance with the US would stand firm against their arch-foe Iran.

More than 85,000 tonnes of bombs dropped on Gaza since October 2023: Report

The Palestinian Environment Quality Authority says the Israeli army has dropped over 85,000 tonnes of bombs on the Gaza Strip since October 7 last year, according to the Wafa news agency.

Israeli soldiers raze 37 towns, over 4k houses in Lebanon

The Israeli military has destroyed 37 towns and razed more than 40,000 housing units since October 2023, as part of its military onslaught on Lebanon, according to reports.

Netanyahu fires Israeli defense chief, citing lack of mutual trust

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a lack of mutual trust that has widened since the onset of Israel's wars on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Iran says to respond to Israel’s assault at appropriate time

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran will give a proper response to the Israeli regime's act of aggression against the country in due course.

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