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Houthis vow ‘dark days’ for Israel after strikes kill PM, ministers in Sanaa
Sanaa: Top officials of Yemen’s Houthi group vowed to retaliate against Israel as the group confirmed earlier in the day that Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi of the Houthi-backed government, along with several…
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Israel recovers body of hostage Ilan Weiss as Gaza offensive intensifies
Jerusalem: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that it recovered the body of an Israeli hostage from the Gaza Strip as it pushes ahead with its offensive on the city. The hostage…
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Gaza death toll rises to 63,025 amid Israel-Hamas war
Gaza City: The Gaza Health Ministry said Thursday, August 28, that the death toll in Gaza has risen to 63,025 in the 22-month war between Israel and Hamas. The toll surpassed 63,000…
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Turkey cuts trade ties, closes airspace with Israel
Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Friday, August 29, that Turkey has suspended all economic ties with Israel and closed its airspace to Israeli aircraft over the ongoing Gaza offensive.…
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Israeli min Smotrich calls for Gaza annexation as famine deepens
Tel Aviv: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the annexation of parts of the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to disarm, sparking global condemnation. Presenting his “victory plan” at a…
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Microsoft fires 4 employees over protests against firm’s ties to Israel
US technology giant Microsoft has fired four employees who participated in protests against the Israeli occupation army’s alleged use of the company’s systems and software in its genocide in the Gaza Strip over the…
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Israel declares Gaza City a ‘dangerous combat zone’, ends tactical ceasefire
Gaza City: Israel has declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” and formally excluded it from a previously announced tactical ceasefire, signalling preparations for a renewed military offensive in the area. According…
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Israel reports 152 new measles cases, total reaches 770
Jerusalem: Israel’s Health Ministry reported 152 new measles cases, raising the total to 770 since the outbreak began in early April. The ministry estimates that 1,550 to 2,750 people may be infected,…
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Israel’s Gaza City push will deepen civilian suffering: UN chief
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signal a new and dangerous phase with devastating consequences. “Hundreds of thousands of civilians —…
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Europe moves to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran after war with Israel
Dubai: France, Germany and the United Kingdom moved Thursday to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, further isolating Tehran after its atomic sites were repeatedly bombed during a…
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European countries urge EU to toughen stance on Israel
The Hague: European countries including the Netherlands, Sweden and Slovenia have called on the European Union (EU) to increase pressure on Israel and take stronger action regarding the Gaza situation. Citing an…
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Israeli airstrikes hit Yemeni capital, Houthis say
Cairo: Israeli airstrikes on Thursday hit the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, the Houthis’ media office reported. The strikes came after the Israeli military struck Sanaa on Sunday, killing at least 10 people. Residents…
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Israeli drone strikes kill six soldiers in Damascus suburb
Damascus: Israeli drone strikes on a southern suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus killed six soldiers and wounded others, state media and a war monitor reported Wednesday. The latest drone strikes occurred…
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Palestinian journalist Hassan Douhan killed in Israeli strike on Gaza’s Khan Younis
Gaza Strip: Palestinian journalist Hassan Douhan, a correspondent for Al-Hayat Al-Jadida newspaper, was killed on Monday evening, August 25, after Israeli occupation forces opened fire on his tent in the Al-Mawasi area…
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Netanyahu backs Lebanon move to disarm Hezbollah by 2025
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he welcomed the Lebanese cabinet’s “momentous decision” earlier this month to work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of 2025 and it could…
