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Israeli military fires on cars in southern Lebanon after cease-fire

Israeli soldiers have opened fire on cars approaching a prohibited area in southern Lebanon, shortly after a cease-fire deal with Hezbollah came into force, the army announced.

UN says no life-saving aid attempts in northern Gaza facilitated by Israel in November

The United Nations has reported that Israel either denied or impeded all life-saving assistance efforts in the northern Gaza Strip in November.

Iran says activating thousands of advanced centrifuges in response to IAEA resolution

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that his country is activating several thousands of its domestically manufactured advanced centrifuges in response to the United Nations nuclear agency’s recent resolution.

Hundreds of European financial groups deal with firms linked to Israeli settlements: NGOs

A growing number of European financial institutions maintain business relationships with companies linked to Israeli settlements, according to a study by civil society groups.

Regional, global peace impossible without end to Israeli occupation: Iran’s FM

Achieving peace in West Asia and the world requires the realization of the Palestinians’ right to self-determination and an end to the Israeli occupation and apartheid, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed.

Turkey says deported Uzbeks suspected of killing an Israeli rabbi in UAE

Ankara revealed that it had captured and deported three Uzbek nationals suspected of killing rabbi Tzvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen, in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend.

Ceasefire begins in Lebanon after months of hostilities

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah has come into effect hours after United States President Joe Biden announced a proposal to end the devastating conflict, promising to halt nearly 14 months of cross-border fighting that has killed thousands of people.

Economy minister says Iran’s rise in new world order promotes active role in global affairs

Iran’s minister of economic affairs and finance has stated that the increase in Tehran’s power in the new world order has enabled the country to play an active role in areas such as combating climate change, technology transfer and joint investments.

Ministry: Israeli ‘massacres’ wiped out 1,410 Palestinian families in Gaza since October 2023

Israeli military has committed more than 7,160 massacres in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war, wiping out at least 1,410 Palestinian families from the civil registry, the Palestinian Health Ministry has announced.

Report: Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails suffer from scabies outbreak amid dire conditions

An investigation by the Israeli daily Haaretz has revealed that a quarter of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have been infected with scabies in recent months.

Gaza authorities warn of spread of diseases among displaced civilians amid Israeli attacks

Palestinian authorities have warned of outbreaks of epidemics and diseases among displaced civilians in Gaza City due to crowdedness in shelters.

five killed, dozens injured as supporters of Ex-Pakistani PM clash with security forces

At least five police and paramilitary personnel have been killed and dozens of people wounded in Pakistan as thousands of supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan forced their way through security barriers and entered the capital Islamabad.

Germany plans to turn public buildings into bomb shelters amid fears of war with Russia

Authorities in Germany are drawing up plans to use metro stations as air attack shelters in response to the growing risk of war with Russia, according to a report.

Russia says ‘hotheads’ talking about sending EU forces to Ukraine

There is no consensus among EU countries on whether to send troops to Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated, calling those discussing the possibility “hotheads".

Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon but claims ceasefire agreement ‘close’

Israel’s military launched air attacks across Lebanon, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing several people, even as officials claimed they were nearing a deal on a ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hezbollah.

Israel attack that killed 3 Lebanon journalists ‘apparent war crime’: HRW

Human Rights Watch announced on Monday an Israeli air attack that killed three journalists in Lebanon last month was an "apparent war crime" and used a bomb equipped with a US-made guidance kit.

Netanyahu stalled hostage swap deal with Hamas to satisfy Israeli far-right ministers: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost an opportunity to reach a hostage swap agreement with Hamas in July in order to appease his far-right coalition partners, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) has reported.

Former Israeli DM to visit US despite ICC arrest warrant

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant plans to travel to Washington despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Russia recruits Yemeni mercenaries for Ukraine war: Report

Moscow has recruited hundreds of mercenaries from Yemen to fight in its war against Ukraine, the Financial Times (FT) has claimed in a report.

Israeli PM repeats request to postpone testimony in corruption trial, citing ICC arrest warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again requested to postpone his testimony in his corruption trial, citing the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Israeli PM brushed Off concerns over Hamas ahead of Gaza War: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly dismissed proposals to assassinate Hamas leaders, including during a meeting nearly a week before the October 7, 2023 attack by the Palestinian group, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.

Young British mercenary captured in Russia’s Kursk

A 22-year-old man, who served as a signalman in the British Army until 2023, has reportedly been captured in Russia’s Kursk Region while fighting alongside the Ukrainian troops, which consists of foreign recruits that Moscow considers mercenaries.

US envoy threatens to withdraw from mediation between Israel, Lebanon

US envoy Amos Hochstein has vowed to withdraw from mediation efforts aimed at brokering a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Lebanon if Tel Aviv does not accept Washington's proposal, Israel’s Channel 13 reported Sunday.

Nearly 12k Palestinians detained in West Bank since start of Gaza war

Over 11,800 people have been arrested by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank since October 7, 2023, the Commission of Detainees Affairs, the Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association and the Palestinian Prisoners Society have announced.

Russia says France wants to ‘finish off’ Ukraine

Paris' greenlight for Kiev strikes on internationally-recognized Russian territory will only hurt Ukraine and further escalate the conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned.

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