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The Palestinian death toll from the war in Gaza has passed 42,000, health authorities said ...

Israeli Prime Minister warns country that it could face 'destruction and suffering' like Gaza

Palestinian officials said Wednesday that Israel’s bombardment of central and northern Gaza killed at least 18 people, including five children and two women

Hezbollah fighters clash with Israeli military near Naqoura in southern Lebanon, raising concerns about potential conflict escalation.

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Despite pressure to agree to a deal that would see captives released, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has not budged.

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated with the recent killing of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Lebanese militant organisation Hezbollah, in an Israeli attack on Beirut on September 27. His death has triggered widespread unrest, including a retaliatory missile strike by Iran on Israel on October 1.

The content of anti-Israel posters that were plastered on walls during a protest could be considered offensive by some in the community, a magistrate says.

US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to minimise harm to civilians in Lebanon, especially in the populated areas of Beirut, while reiterating support to target Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah militants, the White House said after their call. The plea came after Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said…