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Syrian president vows to protect Druze, slams Israeli attacks on Damascus

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has stated that protecting the country’s Druze citizens and their rights is a priority, as he announced that local leaders will take control of security in the city of Suwayda in a bid to end sectarian violence in the south and in the wake of deadly Israeli strikes in Damascus.

Second Israeli ultra-Orthodox party to leave government in blow to Netanyahu

A key partner in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government announced it is quitting, dealing a major blow to the Israeli prime minister that could leave him heading a minority coalition in parliament.

Ten children a day losing a limb in Gaza: Report

Ten children a day are losing one or both limbs in the Gaza Strip due to Israel's attack on the Palestinian enclave, according to a report.

Israeli military bombs Syrian government buildings in Damascus

Israeli air attacks hit Damascus on Wednesday, reportedly targeting the Syrian defence ministry, military headquarters and the vicinity of the presidential palace.

EU delays measures against Israel on Gaza war despite pressure to act 

The EU will not “punish” Israel for its actions in the Gaza Strip and will “keep a close watch” on Tel Aviv’s implementation of a recent agreement to improve the flow of aid in the enclave, the bloc’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said in a press conference following a meeting of the EU’s 27 ministers in Brussels.

Israel bombs Syria’s Suwayda hours after ceasefire accord

Israel has launched air attacks on Suwayda in southern Syria, as fighting returned to the predominantly Druze city hours after the Syrian government declared a ceasefire there

Israeli air attacks kill 12 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli air attacks have killed at least 12 people, including five Hezbollah fighters, in eastern Lebanon, according to Lebanese state media reports, in what Israel said was a warning to the armed group against trying to re-establish itself.

Israeli ultra-Orthodox party leaves Netanyahu government over conscription

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox party, United Torah Judaism (UTJ), has announced it is quitting the fractious right-wing coalition due to a long-running dispute over mandatory military service, threatening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hold on power.

43 Israeli soldiers committed suicide after returning from Gaza war: Report

Nearly four dozen Israeli soldiers have taken their own lives in recent months due to the profound psychological trauma and exposure to unspeakable violence amid Tel Aviv's war in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Families of Israeli hostages reach out to Hamas over fate of ceasefire negotiations: MEE

The families of Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip reached out to Hamas through a representative to ask about the fate of stalled ceasefire talks, Middle East Eye has reported.

Syrian, Israeli officials meet in Azerbaijan’s Baku: Diplomatic source in Damascus

A Syrian and an Israeli official met face to face in Baku Saturday on the sidelines of a visit to Azerbaijan by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a diplomatic source in Damascus has confirmed.

Thousands of Israelis protest in Tel Aviv to demand prisoner swap agreement

Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in central Tel Aviv on Saturday to demand a prisoner exchange deal with Palestinians.

US imposes sanction on UN rapporteur following ‘economy of genocide’ report

The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on the United Nations special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese.

US envoy suggests Gaza ceasefire agreement is close

An aide to United President Donald Trump has suggested a Gaza ceasefire is close, saying Washington hopes to see a deal finalised by the end of the week.

At least 4 killed, 13 injured in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Four people were killed and 13 wounded in separate Israeli strikes Tuesday in southern and northern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry has announced.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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