Israel’s new truce proposal as Hamas refuse to drop arms
Israel has apparently offered a new ceasefire deal to Hamas in exchange for hostages, but an official for the Palestinian group said the offer crosses a “red line” on disarmament.
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Hostage deal tensions soar as Israel strikes Gaza hospital
Ex-Mossad agents and hostage families have accused the government of sabotaging efforts to end the war, as Israeli strikes hit Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, forcing patients to flee.
‘Deep and big’: US issues stern nuclear warning to Iran
US officials have put Iran on notice as the two countries attempt to reach a diplomatic solution on the future of Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Israel ‘eliminates’ Bibas family murderer
The Israeli Defence Force says it has killed one of the terrorists involved in the kidnapping and murder of Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir.
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Palestinians flee Gaza; Hamas issues global call to arms
Israel has issued the largest evacuation order of Gaza since the ceasefire broke, as Hamas urged supporters worldwide to “break their silence” with “explosives, bullets, knives and stones.”
Six tourists dead in submarine tragedy as survivor speaks out
Six tourists are dead, including children, after a pleasure submarine sank off the Egyptian coast, and a traumatised survivor reveals what may have caused the disaster.
Turkish court orders arrest of journalists over Istanbul protests
A Turkish court has detained seven journalists including the main photographer of the Istanbul protests that erupted resulting in more than 1,100 arrests.
‘Last warning’: Israel moves ground troops back into Gaza
Israel has renewed ground operations in Gaza, issuing a grim warning over the return of hostages, as an investigation is launched into the death of a UN worker. Follow updates.
‘No mercy’: Israel targets Gaza in deadly strikes as ceasefire ends
Israel’s military has conducted strikes on “terror targets” in Gaza, killing at least 300 people including children, as the ceasefire collapsed over Hamas’ alleged refusal to free more hostages.
Netanyahu slams ‘rotten’ UN over ‘genocide’ report
Israel’s PM has blasted a UN council behind a report that found the destruction of Gaza’s main IVF clinic was an act of genocide.
Syria determined to ‘prevent unlawful revenge, sectarian killing’
A Syrian fact finding mission has determined that the new rulers will end the wave of deadly violence security, as Russia weighed in on its involvement and that of foreign agents. Warning: Graphic
Trump pushing to negotiate nuclear deal with Iran
Donald Trump has sent a letter to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the hopes that Iran will negotiate a nuclear deal as it was revealed the US would consider joint action with Israel against Hamas. Follow updates.
US and Ukrainian officials to talk peace next week
Donald Trump’s special envoy has revealed plans for a meeting with Ukrainian officials to discuss a ceasefire with Russia – but Volodymyr Zelensky will not be there.
Top Hamas terrorist killed, Egypt reveals A$85 billion Gaza plan
Israel has killed a Hamas terror cell leader in the West Bank. It comes as Arab leaders reveal details of their plan for Gaza – which runs contrary to the vision of US President Donald Trump.
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