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In times of war and crisis, poetry can become more than just art: it can become testimony. For the people of Palestine living under siege, poetry is not a mere reflection of their suffering, but rather an act of resistance which campaigns for survival and remembrance.

‘If another country had kidnapped Irish citizens, what would we have done?’ the committee was asked.

A Hamas leader has threatened to not move forward with the Gaza ceasefire unless Israel faces more pressure to open a key border crossing and allow more aid

Former UK prime minister had eyed a leading role on Donald Trump’s council after working on the Israel-Hamas peace process

Eyal Zamir said Israel would hold on to current positions, giving it control of more than half of the territory

Former UK leader loses out on key role in transitional authority after objections from Arab and Muslim nations

The Associated Press’ top photos from the Middle East and the surrounding region in 2025 capture conflict, resilience, and moments of quiet wonder. Taken across Gaza, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, the 35 images reveal a turbulent year.

Concerns over recording of meetings at coordination centre excluding Palestinians that was set up to provide support for Trump’s Gaza plan

Israel bombed Doha in September, plunging relations into a crisis.