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Palestinians put pressure on Damascus over Yarmouk crisis

The desperate plight of Palestinians trapped amid fighting in Syria prompted dozens of people to demonstrate outside the UN headquarters in Gaza. One

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Palestinian children fly kites to mark anniversary of Japan Tsunami

Gaza

Artist Banksy uses pussy power to highlight Gaza devastation

The squalid living conditions in Gaza have been highlighted by Banksy, the eminent but anonymous British street artist, who has posted a

Gaza

UN Gaza agency forced to suspend aid to refugees

A shortfall in funding has forced the UN agency in Gaza (UNWRA) to suspend aid to tens of thousands of Palestinians for repairs to homes damaged in

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Israel

ICC opens inquiry into Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The International Criminal Court has launched an inquiry into possible war crimes in the Palestinian territories. Prosecutors say they will examine

Jordan

Children among victims of winter storm hitting Middle East

A winter storm of snow, freezing conditions and rain continues to hit large parts of the Middle East. In Gaza two babies have died from the cold as

Gaza

Egypt temporarily reopens Rafah border crossing

Egypt opened the Rafah border crossing with Gaza for two days on Sunday (December 21). The Rafah entry point is the only main crossing point from

Israel

Israel launches airstrike on Gaza in apparent retaliation for rocket attack

Tensions expected to rise in Israeli-Palestinian conflict as Israel carries out an airstrike on Khan Younis - apparently in response to a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip.

Israel

Israel bombs Hamas base in Gaza after rocket attack

Israeli aircraft have bombed a site in Gaza. The airstrikes hit an apparent Hamas base in the Khan Younis area of the southern Gaza Strip. Local

Gaza

War erupts in the summer in Gaza

A war erupted in the summer of 2014 in Gaza. It was a lightning conflict between Israel, various Palestinian forces – including Hamas and Islamic

Gaza

Palestinian minister dies at West Bank protest

A Palestinian minister has died following a confrontation with Israeli troops at a West Bank protest. Palestinian medics say he died from inhaling

Gaza

Floods bring fresh misery to war-shattered Gaza

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Palestinian man shot in Gaza near border with Israel

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Gaza reconstruction: mission impossible?

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Human rights group names the 521 children 'killed in Gaza'

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[As it happened] Newsday: Ukraine-Russia - Gaza ceasefire - Islamic State - US shooting

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[As It Happened] newsday: Obama approves Syria surveillance flights; new French government due

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Israel

Breaking: ceasefire doubt as Israel claims fresh Gaza rocket lands in its territory

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Ana Arabia: a cinematic appeal for peace in the Middle East

A region at the heart of decades-long conflict. Follow reports on military escalations, humanitarian aid, and diplomatic efforts.