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Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of 'betraying' Israel

3 Hits Milo Munro Aug 20, 2025, 4:28 AM

Relations between the countries have frayed since Australia said it planned to recognise a Palestinian state.

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Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages, casting doubt on ceasefire proposal

3 Hits Jörg Kastner Aug 19, 2025, 6:59 PM

It comes a day after Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of...

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First group of Gaza children to be brought to UK 'in coming weeks'

3 Hits Mariyam Basra Aug 18, 2025, 11:00 AM

A group of between 30 to 50 Palestinian children will be evacuated under the plan, the BBC understands.

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BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank

3 Hits Prabhu Kumar Aug 18, 2025, 9:17 AM

A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.

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Huge crowds gather in Israel calling for hostage deal and end to Gaza war

3 Hits Milo Munro Aug 17, 2025, 8:47 PM

Large crowds fill 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv to call for fighting to cease and the release of all remaining...

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Bowen: Netanyahu is presiding over a divided Israel - the fault lines are now chasms

4 Hits Milo Munro Aug 14, 2025, 11:18 PM

Jeremy Bowen travelled through Israel to hear views from all sides - from protesters in 'psychological despair' over Gaza, to those who feel an overwhelming sense that their country's actions are justified.

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Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians

3 Hits Elizabeth R. Ludwig Aug 10, 2025, 8:43 PM

In the shadow of the Gaza war, violence is rising in the occupied territories as radical settlers seize land with...

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'Thank you, but it's too late': Why some Palestinians aren't convinced by Starmer's promise

4 Hits Prabhu Kumar Aug 1, 2025, 11:19 PM

Some say Britain's decision is an important first step – while others worry it won't make a real difference, writes...

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Gazan boy first to be treated in UK for war injuries

5 Hits Yuan Wang Jul 31, 2025, 5:54 PM

Majd, 15, was almost killed by an Israeli tank shell last February. He has finally arrived in the UK for...

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US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza

5 Hits Marina Schwab Jul 31, 2025, 1:27 AM

As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel...