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Negotiations resume for the ceasefire in Gaza

Negotiations resume for the ceasefire in Gaza as Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz departs for Israel

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Gaza will 'take years' to be made safe again, warns UNRWA

The UN agency says Israeli attacks have left almost 23 millions tonnes of rubble and unexploded weapons scattered across the Palestinian enclave.

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Artists weigh in on controversial ‘The Zone of Interest’ Oscar speech

Jonathan Glazer's words on Oscar night have been labelled “morally indefensible” and "reprehensible." Now, several Oscar-winning directors have weighed in - including 'Son of Saul' director László Nemes and 'Amy' director Asif Kapadia.

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WATCH: Rescuers search for survivors after Israeli airstrike in Rafah

The Israeli attack hit a residential building in the Palestinian border city, while another one destroyed a house in central Gaza.

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At least 20 killed in another strike on aid line, Israel denies blame

The attack on a food queue at the Kuwait roundabout comes as the Palestinian Authority head appoints a new Prime Minister

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WATCH: Families of female Israeli hostages protest in Tel Aviv

They are urging hardline Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of those still held by Hamas in Gaza.

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Six Palestinians killed in line for aid in Gaza

The Israeli military is reportedly planning to move 1.4 million displaced Palestinians in Rafah ahead of large offensive.

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Was Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech really 'morally indefensible'?

The US Holocaust Survivors Foundation has labelled Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech “morally indefensible”. The director of the Oscar-winning Holocaust drama 'The Zone of Interest' said those killed in both Israel and Gaza were victims of "dehumanisation".

Israel

‘We will finish the job in Rafah’: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Netanyahu insists on pressing on with his military campaign in Gaza, as British Foreign Secretary David Cameron calls for maritime aid corridor.

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WATCH: Palestinians mark Ramadan amid the ruins of war

Palestinians in Gaza are marking the Islamic holy month against a backdrop of devastation and destruction in Israel's war with Hamas.

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Israel will compete at Eurovision after changing lyrics to its song

Organisers have confirmed that Israel will be allowed to compete at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 after changing the lyrics to its song ‘October Rain’ - now titled ‘Hurricane’.

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Hundreds of thousands of people are facing famine in Gaza

Nearly five months of Israel's prolonged conflict in Gaza, has left much of the Palestinian territory in ruins, leading to a deepening humanitarian crisis.

Business

Starbucks Middle East fires 2,000 workers amid Israel-Hamas boycott

“As a result of the continually challenging trading conditions over the last six months, we have taken the sad and very difficult decision to reduce the number of colleagues in our Starbucks MENA stores,” the company said.

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Gaza ceasefire talks fail days before Ramadan

Hamas refuses to release hostages unless Israel halts its offensive, a demand Tel Aviv rejects, vowing to persist with the conflict until Hamas is dismantled.

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17 Palestinians dead in Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis

All the latest from the Israel-Hamas War.

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Children in northern Gaza dying of starvation: WHO

The Director-General of the World Health Organization urged Israel to ensure humanitarian aid can be delivered to Gaza, as famine looms.

Israel

One foreign worker killed in missile attack on Israel

A missile attack killed one person on Israel's northern border, as attacks in Rafah kill at least 13 and the Arab League Council asks for aid to be sent to Gaza.

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Eurovision: Israel U-turns and agrees to controversial lyrics change

Threatened with exclusion, Israel has finally agreed to change its controversial song entry...

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'Immense suffering': US Vice President calls for Gaza ceasefire

Kamala Harris said a pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas would "get the hostages out" and a "significant amount of aid in" to the Palestinian enclave.

Israel

Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz makes 'unauthorised' visit to US for talks

A top Israeli Cabinet minister headed to Washington on Sunday for talks with US officials, sparking a rebuke from Israel's leader.

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