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France 24Context16 May, 12:23 UTC

Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel

The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had killed the head of Hamas's military wing Ezzedine Al-Haddad during an air strike carried out the previous day in Gaza. Haddad's wife and daughter...

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BBC MEPrimary13 May, 18:41 UTC

Hamas can survive politically by giving up weapons and armed conflict, peace envoy says

Nickolay Mladenov also warns the current stalemate over Donald Trump's peace plan could lead to a permanent division of the territory.

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UN News MEPrimary01 Jan, 00:00 UTC

Yemen parties agree under UN mediation to release 1,600 detainees

More than 1,600 conflict-related detainees in Yemen will be released under a UN-brokered agreement reached after months of negotiations in Jordan, marking the largest prisoner release deal since...

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The GuardianContext16 May, 15:57 UTC

Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefire

Three paramedics at health centre among dead, while Israel also says it killed Hamas military chief in GazaIsrael carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least six people, including...

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France 24Context16 May, 12:23 UTC

Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel

The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had killed the head of Hamas's military wing Ezzedine Al-Haddad during an air strike carried out the previous day in Gaza. Haddad's wife and daughter...

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BBC MEContext16 May, 10:12 UTC

Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike

Friday's strike is the latest launched by Israel on Gaza despite a ceasefire with Hamas.

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France 24Context16 May, 09:41 UTC

Gaza flotilla sails for a third time despite threats: 500 activists depart

Ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail for a third time on Thursday from southern Turkey, after earlier attempts to deliver aid to Gaza were intercepted by Israel in international waters.

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France 24Context16 May, 08:36 UTC

War in the Middle East: Israel targets top Hamas leader in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas ’ military wing, Israeli officials said, but it wasn't immediately clear if Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed or injured.

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The GuardianContext16 May, 07:00 UTC

Palestinians forced to demolish own homes to make way for Israeli theme park

Residents of al-Bustan district told to make way for Kings Garden, with knocking down own houses cheaper optionAt the bottom of a steep and densely populated valley just below Jerusalem’s old city...

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France 24Context16 May, 06:25 UTC

Israel, Lebanon extending ceasefire, US says, despite new Israeli strikes

Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the US announced days before the April 17 ceasefire was set to expire. The announcement came even...

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France 24Context16 May, 05:01 UTC

Middle East war live: Israel strikes southern Lebanon hours after ceasefire extension

Israel launched new air strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Saturday, hours after the two countries agreed to extend a truce following talks in the US. The April 17 ceasefire, which...

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BBC MEContext16 May, 00:14 UTC

US charges Iraqi with plots to target Jews in cities from London to LA

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi allegedly "directed and urged others to attack US and Israeli interests", in retaliation for the Iran war.

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BBC MEContext15 May, 23:59 UTC

Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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BBC MEContext15 May, 21:17 UTC

Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough

The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

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The GuardianContext15 May, 19:05 UTC

Shaky truce between Israel and Lebanon extended for 45 days, US says

Statement following ‘productive’ talks in Washington comes as Israel launches strikes on southern city of TyreIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another...

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The GuardianContext15 May, 16:39 UTC

‘Extremely cruel and tragic’: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi speaks out against state violence and the war

The film-maker, who won the Grand Prix for A Hero in 2021, condemned both the killing of protesters and the conflict’s bombing campaigns during a Cannes press conferenceOscar-winning Iranian...

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