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Kerem Shalom crossing Gaza
Demonstrations organised by a Zionist NGO blocked aid convoys from entering Gaza on Thursday in the latest in a series of disruption to Gaza aid.
UNRWA suspending a school teacher in Lebanon has sparked protests outside the organisation's Beirut office.
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As settler violence in the West Bank continues to rage, Palestinians report a worrying new trend of Israeli settlers dressed as soldiers carrying out attacks.
Mustafa Seyed's two daughters play in the displacement shelter in Sour, both suffering from infected lymph nodes. [William Christou - TNA]
Over 91,000 people have been displaced by fighting in south Lebanon. Six months later, they had little optimism of returning home any time soon.
A leader of Hamas has said that the Palestinian group is preparing for Israel to assault the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Iraq's communications minister emphasised the need for responsible TikTok regulation despite its popular and widespread use.
Since the war first broke out in April 2023, thousands of Sudanese crossed the border into Egypt to seek refuge.
If Chebbi officially enters the elections, slated for October or September, he wouldn't be the first candidate to campaign for the presidency from prison.
Israeli airstrikes in Rafah intensify concerns about an imminent ground assault, raising fears among Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Azhar said the UNSC’s resolution was "long-delayed" as a result of "the intransigence of some of the world powers backing Israel."