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Israeli MPs vote to ban UN refugee agency
The Knesset has overwhelmingly approved two bills against the UNRWA, which is accused of aiding Hamas
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Israel warned Iran ahead of latest strike – Axios
IDF warplanes launched multiple missiles early on Saturday, targeting a number of facilities in the Islamic Republic
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‘STRONG EXPLOSIONS’: Israel launches major air strikes against Iran
Huge explosions are being reported in Iran as Israel carries out airstrikes in a major escalation in the Middle East.
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Israel confirms killing potential Nasrallah successor
Hashem Safieddine died in an airstrike on Beirut three weeks ago, the IDF has said
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What Happens to Hamas and Hezbollah Now That Their Leaders Have Been Killed?
The Israeli government’s “triumphalism” may be premature given the American track record on counterterrorism in the Middle East.
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‘No life left there’: The suburbs bearing the brunt of Israel’s strikes on Beirut
The air strike that killed the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah shook the earth for hundreds of metres in every direction.
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IDF releases VIDEO of ‘Sinwar’s last moments’
Israel has revealed more details about the Hamas leader’s death
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'Somewhere in hell' he wishes he made a deal: Israeli figures react to news of Sinwar's death
“...Somewhere in hell, Yahya Sinwar is sitting with the whole of Hamas’ leadership, looking up and thinking they should have released the hostages when they had the chance,” Eylon Levy wrote.
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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza, Israel confirms
In what would be one of the biggest scalps claimed by Israel, the country’s military has said it’s checking if it killed the head of Hamas.
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US makes dramatic move against Israel
A clearly furious Biden-Harris administration has warned Israel it has just 30 days to comply to its demands or consequences will follow.
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Multiple Israeli soldiers killed in drone strike on army base – IDF
Hezbollah has taken responsibility for the attack, claiming it struck a military camp with a swarm of drones
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‘Matter of months’: Horror nuclear call
Speculation has erupted around Iran’s nuclear moves, with experts warning it could deploy a devastating weapon in next to no time.
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‘CAN THEY? YES’: Iran’s scary move could ‘crater’ world economy
There is a nervous wait to see how Israel responds to Iran’s attack. But there are fears an underhand Tehran strategy that could cost the world dearly.
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Netanyahu confirms Israel killed Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine
Netanyahu also said Israel had eliminated Safieddine's replacement.
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Israeli military deploys fourth division in Lebanon ground offensive
Hezbollah acting leader says its military capabilities still ‘fine’ as Israel sends more troops and keeps up airstrikes
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Gaza Strip in maps: How a year of war has drastically changed life in the territory
Find out how much has changed since Israel began its military response to Hamas's attacks.
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Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to mark anniversary of October 7 attack
Thousands gathered over the weekend for emotional commemorations marking the first anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Candlelight vigils, memorials, and marches took place in cities including Tel Aviv, London, Paris, and Berlin. In Tel Aviv, a vigil was held for victims of the Nova dance festival massacre, with more events planned globally on Monday.
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Fears regional war ‘is here’ in Middle East one year after October 7 attacks against Israel
It has been exactly one year since Hamas’s horrific attacks on Israel. And now, a regional war is “no longer imminent – it is here”.
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