Lebanon’s death toll surpasses 700 as Israel rejects ceasefire
More than 700 people have been killed in Lebanon by Israeli airstrikes as Benjamin Netanyahu ignores calls from world leaders for a ceasefire.
Israel Conflict
Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas have launched a large-scale campaign against Israel. Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict, the war began with a militant invasion of Israel from the Gaza Strip. It continues.
Israel bombs targets for third day; Hezbollah launches missile
The escalation between Israel and Hezbollah has continued with warplanes dropping more bombs and ballistic missiles launched, as thousands attempt to flee the conflict. Follow updates.
Two children among 12 dead as pager deaths condemned
The European Union’s foreign policy chief has condemned the use of exploding pagers which claimed the lives of 12 people in Lebanon, including two children.
Family’s heartache as Israeli-American hostage killed
The heartbroken family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin has confirmed his death in the Gaza Strip. Warning: Graphic
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‘Critical talks’: CIA chief to negotiate hostage deal
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Israel suffers deadliest day of war; hostage families storm parliament
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Furious MP lashes Wong for ignoring Israeli massacre sites
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Hamas says two more Israeli hostages dead
The militant group has released footage showing the dead bodies of two Israeli hostages after warning Israel they might be killed if it did not stop its bombardment of Gaza. Follow updates.
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