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Iran shuns European leaders' appeal to not retaliate against Israel

Retaliation for Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran would be "a solution for stopping crimes and aggression," the Iranian president told the UK prime minister.

Israel

Euroviews. Freedom of speech and dissent must stay key to US-Israel relationship

Western governments have taken extreme and unprecedented measures that step outside the normal parameters of statecraft, with little or no thought to the larger ramifications, Oded Forer writes.

Israel

US sends submarine to Middle East as Europe calls for ceasefire

As the US deployed its guided-missile submarine USS Georgia to the Middle East, international leaders have joined forces to demand de-escalation and stability in the region that is on the precipice of all-out war.

Israel

Israel revokes accreditation of Norwegian diplomats to Palestine

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said the move showed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government "actively opposes the work for a two-state solution”.

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Expert says response to last week assassinations may worsen tensions

According to Dr. Matthew Levitt, from The Washington Institute on Near East Policy, retaliation is almost certain.

Gaza

Hamas names 7 October architect Yahya Sinwar as its new leader

Sinwar is top of Israel’s most-wanted list for masterminding the 7 October attacks, which left 1,200 people dead and about 250 taken hostage.

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Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam defaced with 'Free Gaza' tag

The incident takes place 80 years to the day after the Nazis arrested the Jewish teenager.

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Prayers held for deceased after deadly Israeli strikes in central Gaza

Around five bodies arrived at a hospital in Gaza's Deir al-Balah on Monday after Israeli strikes killed eight people, including a child and five policemen, health authorities said.

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Iran vows to respond to death of Hamas leader

Iran blames Israel for the death of Ismail Haniyeh who was killed in Tehran last week.

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Mourners gather in Doha for funeral of assassinated Hamas leader

All the latest developments on the conflict in the Middle East.

Culture news

Fontaines D.C. cancel Istanbul show in solidarity with Palestine

“We must be clear in our convictions and put solidarity with the people of Palestine first.” Irish band Fontaines D.C. explain why they won’t be playing in Türkiye later this month.

Gaza

Iran's supreme leader prays over coffin of Hamas leader Haniyeh

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in a shocking assassination blamed on Israel on Wednesday.

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Protests erupt over killing of Hamas' top political leader

Protesters across cities from Pakistan to Lebanon are condemning the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Europe News

EU calls for 'maximum restraint' after Hamas leader's assassination

"No country and no nation stand to gain from a further escalation in the Middle East," an EU spokesperson said after Ismail Haniyeh was killed.

Lebanon

Lebanese official: Israeli air strike on Beirut 'attack on goodwill'

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah confirmed that Israel killed a top commander after a rare strike in Beirut.

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Aftermath of Israeli strike in Beirut, killing one and injuring dozens

Israel's military retaliated after 12 children and young people were killed in a strike on Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.

Gaza

Who was Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh?

As one of the top negotiators in talks to bring the Gaza war to an end, Haniyeh was criticised by some on his own side over his approach to the conflict.

Europe News

Flights cancelled to Lebanon as fears of Israel Hezbollah war loom

Lebanon is expecting a retaliatory strike from Israel after a missile hit a football field in the town of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-annexed Syrian Golan Heights over the weekend, killing 12 children and adolescents.

Israel

Community mourns loss of 12 after strike on football pitch

Israel have blamed Hezbollah for the strike, and threatened further retaliation.

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Diplomats appeal for calm after strike on Israel kills 12 youngsters

Israel said its intelligence showed that the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which like Hamas is backed by Israel’s archenemy Iran, was responsible for the strike and promised a retaliation.

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