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Israeli strikes kill six Syrian troops, Syria says

4 Hits Elizabeth R. Ludwig Aug 28, 2025, 10:43 AM

The Israeli military declined to comment on reports of the strikes, which Syria condemned.

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At least eight killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital, health ministry says

7 Hits Yuan Wang Aug 25, 2025, 8:19 AM

Several journalists are reported to be among the dead in the attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.

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Israel must take hostage deal, its military chief reportedly says

6 Hits Jörg Kastner Aug 25, 2025, 6:23 AM

The chief of staff said there is a deal on the table and Netanyahu must take it, Israeli media says....

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Famine in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says

5 Hits Marina Schwab Aug 22, 2025, 4:16 PM

A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions.

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'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like': Gaza residents on famine

5 Hits Mariyam Basra Aug 22, 2025, 1:42 PM

A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death".

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Israel tells medics and aid groups to prepare for Gaza City evacuation

5 Hits Marina Schwab Aug 21, 2025, 5:48 PM

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says it rejects "any step that would undermine what remains of the health system".

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UK backs call for Israel to allow foreign media into Gaza

5 Hits Mariyam Basra Aug 21, 2025, 3:39 PM

Governments from 27 countries, including France and Germany, say journalists in Gaza must be protected.

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Palestinians flee Gaza City districts as Israel says first stages of offensive have begun

5 Hits Elizabeth R. Ludwig Aug 21, 2025, 9:24 AM

An Israeli military spokesman says troops will deepen the damage to the "terror infrastructure" held by Hamas.

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Pope Leo XIV to travel to Lebanon in likely first international trip

6 Hits Prabhu Kumar Aug 21, 2025, 8:46 AM

The visit would mark a significant moment for the Pope, who has urged peace in the Middle East.

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Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project

5 Hits Elizabeth R. Ludwig Aug 20, 2025, 7:13 PM

The Palestinian Authority says the decision is illegal and will "destroy" the prospects for a two-state solution.