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Israeli tanks and drones strike Al Awda Hospital in northern Gaza while fighter jets bomb southern Lebanon

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Palestinians say one of the two remaining hospitals in northern Gaza was struck on Thursday, causing extensive damage. Meanwhile, the UN says 90 aid trucks have been distributed, but says much more aid is needed to satisfy the needs of Gazans.

Under mounting international pressure, Israel announced on May 19, 2025, that it would lift its monthslong humanitarian blockade on Gaza.

US and Israel have always been close, especially under Trump, but that makes even the smallest differences more evident.

Israeli attacks come as residents of Lebanon’s southern districts prepare to vote in municipal elections on Saturday.

The Organization of American States is coming under pressure to help quash gang violence in Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police in the troubled Caribbean country struggles with a lack of funds and personnel

This un-named Microsoft engineer sent a company-wide email debating Microsoft's dealings with Israel, which could have got certain keywords banned for internal comms.

UN spokesperson says about 90 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but Palestinian Red Crescent says deliveries have not arrived

Warning issued after US intelligence reportedly understood Israel might attack if Iran-US talks broke down