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Palestinians forced out of their homes during an Israeli army raid on the outskirts of Jenin refugee camp, in the occupied West Bank, in November. AFP

InterviewIsraeli escalation in West Bank at level 'not seen before', says UNRWA official

Director in occupied territory urges support to enable UN agency to continue assisting Palestinians in face of Israeli aggression

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Israel on Wednesday said it would open the Rafah crossing 'exclusively for the exit of residents'. AFP

Eight countries including UAE condemn Israeli plan to open Rafah as one-way exit from Gaza

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Members of the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, and a Red Cross team search for the bodies of Israeli hostages in Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza. Bloomberg

Rising fears in Gaza over lack of progress on ceasefire's second stage

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Israeli strike on Gaza camp kills five and destroys tents

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Israel to open Rafah crossing 'for exit of Gazans'

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ExclusiveScores of Hamas fighters escape from tunnels in Israeli-held part of Gaza

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Members of the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, and a Red Cross team search for the bodies of Israeli hostages in Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza. Bloomberg

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Israel bombed the southern Lebanese village of Al Mjadel in its latest round of attacks. AFP

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Israeli strike on Gaza camp kills five and destroys tents

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Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said young Americans were getting their information from social media. AFP

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ExclusiveScores of Hamas fighters escape from tunnels in Israeli-held part of Gaza

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Israel to open Rafah crossing 'for exit of Gazans'

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam briefed the media on Lebanon's involvement in ceasefire discussions. AP

Lebanon enters direct civilian talks with Israel to 'defuse tension'

Political representatives, not military officers, meet 'at same table' during US peace push

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Israel says remains returned by Gaza militants 'not linked' to dead hostages

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Israel blows up Palestinian prisoner's house as attacks kill three

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US President Donald Trump with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in the White House in November. AFP

Trump warns Israel to refrain from 'interfering' in Syria and maintain dialogue

US President's remarks come after Israeli operation across border kills 13 people

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Houthis arrest 12 people over 'CIA spy ring' in Yemen

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Children proud, adults suspicious as Israel lets iPhone 17s into Gaza

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Wizz Air plans Israeli base amid backlash from airlines

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Palestinians attempt to get a mobile phone signal on a hill facing their makeshift camp in Rafah, southern Gaza, in 2024. AFP

Children proud, adults suspicious as Israel lets iPhone 17s into Gaza

People asking why market flooded with latest phones - and how young people can afford them - when essential supplies are still blocked

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