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UN Security Council calls emergency meeting on Gaza
The UN Security Council is to meet on Sunday to discuss the Israeli government's decision to expand its war against Hamas by taking control of Gaza City. The announcement follows widespread condemnat…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Israel approves military takeover of Gaza City
The Israeli government's decision to take over Gaza City has prompted criticism from international leaders, including Germany, a long-time ally of Israel and one of its largest arms suppliers. The pr…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza
The families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have joined protests outside a crucial meeting of Israel's security cabinet in Jerusalem. It's been convened by Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netany…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order hitting India with an additional 25% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil. That raises the total tariff on Indian imports to the US to 50% …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump's envoy meets Putin as Ukraine ceasefire deadline looms
Kremlin says talks in Moscow between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin were 'useful and constructive', two days before Donald Trump's Ukraine ceasefire deadline for Russia. Also: Japan rememb…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Former US President Bill Clinton ordered to testify about Jeffrey Epstein
The former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary are among high-profile figures to be sent legal summonses from a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Families accuse Hamas of deliberately starving hostages
The brother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David has told the BBC that a video released by Hamas shows he is a "human skeleton''. Ilay David spoke as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported to be …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Israeli media reports plans to expand military offensive in Gaza
Hundreds of ex-Israeli security officials write to President Trump, urging him to pressurize the government into ending the war in Gaza, amid reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu is seeking to expan…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at Jerusalem holy site
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem and prayed there, violating a decades-old arrangement covering one of the most sensi…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Family of Israeli hostage accuses Hamas of deliberate starvation
The family of Israeli hostage, Evyatar David, accuses Hamas of starvation as part of a propaganda campaign. Also: Russia dismisses Donald Trump's plan to deploy two submarines, and the benefits of wa…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago