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Two US troops and an American civilian killed in Syria, Trump vows to 'retaliate'
• 6:16 PM
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Two US soldiers and an American civilian were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged Islamic State group gunman opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patrol in Palmyra, US Central Command said. Three other troops were wounded before the attacker
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Israel says it killed top Hamas weapon commander in Gaza strike
• 5:05 PM
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Israel said Saturday it had killed top Hamas commander Raed Saad in a strike in Gaza after an explosive device wounded two Israeli soldiers in the south of the territory as both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire that took effect on Octo
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Friday, december 12, 2025
Israeli women rush to buy guns after October 7 attacks
• 2:42 PM
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Since the October 7, 2023 terror attacks, Israel has issued some 217,000 new firearms licences to civilians. Among the new permit holders are a growing proportion of women. Whether religious or secular and living in settlements or affluent villages, they
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UAE seeks to hire more Emirati nationals in private sector
• 1:18 PM
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In the United Arab Emirates, the government has imposed quotas for hiring Emirati citizens across the private sector, with the aim of having them make up 10 percent of the workforce by 2026. So how are companies complying with these new rules and how can
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Amnesty accuses Hamas of 'crimes against humanity' for October 7 attach
• 11:14 AM
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For the first time, Amnesty International has accused Hamas and its allies of committing crimes against humanity, following an investigation into the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel. The organisation found that 1,221 people were killed and said the mass
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Thursday, december 11, 2025
Winter storm rips through Gaza, exposing failure to deliver enough aid to territory
• 3:49 PM
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Winter storm Byron drenched Gaza’s tent camps on December 12, flooding shelters and deepening the humanitarian crisis despite two months of ceasefire. Families saw their belongings and food soaked, children waded through knee-deep muddy water, and overfl
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Gaza: Heavy rains flood the tents of displaced people
• 11:44 AM
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Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza have faced severe flooding in recent days, with heavy rain, strong winds and flash floods expected to continue. Meanwhile, Israel is still heavily restricting humanitarian aid, including shelter sup
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Israel says Hamas 'will be disarmed' under US-backed Gaza peace plan
• 11:27 AM
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Israel on Thursday vowed that Hamas will be disarmed under the US-backed Gaza peace plan, rejecting a proposal by senior Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, who said the group might accept a weapons "freeze" but not full disarmament.
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Hamas signals openness to weapons 'freeze' but rejects full disarmament
• 1:47 AM
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A senior Hamas leader says the group is willing to consider a temporary “freeze” on its weapons but will not accept full disarmament, a central demand of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Khaled Meshaal signaled limited flexibility i
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Wednesday, december 10, 2025
Gaza: Israel to reopen key aid route as humanitarian pressure grows
• 4:59 PM
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For the first time since September, Israel has announced it will reopen the Allenby Crossing, a key route for humanitarian aid between Jordan, the West Bank and Gaza, after three months of closure following a deadly attack on Israeli soldiers. The move c
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Gaza ceasefire phase two hit by Israel-Jordan border closure
• 4:15 PM
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The Allenby crossing between Jordan and Gaza is set to reopen as the next phase of the ceasefire is due to begin, but Israel has refused to open it, citing internal political and security reasons. The United States is pressuring both Israel and Hamas to
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War in Gaza was like a 'science fiction movie': MSF's Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb
• 2:55 PM
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A doctor who spent over 700 days working in hospitals in Gaza during Israel's war there has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the horrors he witnessed, and his hopes for a real ceasefire in the future. Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb is deputy medical coordinator for
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Separatist gains in Yemen raise fresh fears of civil war amid regional tensions
• 11:09 AM
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A separatist group has seized key oil-rich provinces in southern Yemen, shattering a fragile lull in the civil war and deepening rifts within the anti-Houthi camp.
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Newly returned Syrians struggle to reclaim land seized under Assad regime
• 10:58 AM
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Since Ahmed al-Sharaa and the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took power in Syria a year ago after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, hundreds of thousands of Syrians have returned to their country. During the war, many were dispossessed of
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Tuesday, december 9, 2025
'Tarnished legacy': What role for Tony Blair in Trump's peace plan for Gaza?
• 7:37 PM
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Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been dropped from US President Donald Trump’s “board of peace” in Gaza due to opposition from Arab and Muslim nations, according to a report from The Financial Times. Blair’s history of intervention in the Middle E
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‘Planting to preserve our dignity’: Gaza farmers remain cut off from their land
• 4:57 PM
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Despite the ceasefire signed in October 2025, many Gazans are still unable to return to their homes and land. Among them is our Observer, farmer Amro Abu Rabee, who remains displaced in Deir al-Balah. His farm lies beyond the “yellow line” in territory s
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Hamas says no second phase for Gaza ceasefire until Israel ceases 'violations'
• 1:51 PM
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Palestinian militant group Hamas on Tuesday threatened to delay the start of phase two of the Gaza ceasefire agreement until more pressure is put on Israel to cease deadly strikes, open the key Allenby border crossing and allow more aid into the beleague
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Syria's lost children: Families search for youngsters taken during Assad regime
• 11:19 AM
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A year after the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, more than 110,000 Syrians are still missing, including several thousand children. Were they killed? Illegally adopted? Their fate remains unclear, but testimonies and official documents now reveal
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Israel the biggest killer of journalists worldwide for 3 years running, says RSF
• 5:09 AM
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Israel accounted for almost half of the world’s journalist deaths this year, Reporters Without Borders warned Tuesday, with 29 Palestinian reporters killed in Gaza as the global toll increased to 67. Nearly 220 journalists have died since the beginning o
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Monday, december 8, 2025
Syrian president Sharaa fostered 'genocidal culture' against minorities, former hostage says
• 10:19 PM
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Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Theo Padnos, a journalist who was captured and held for nearly two years in a series of prisons run by Jabhat al-Nusra, the Syrian branch of al Qaeda, says that the current Syrian leadership is like "a fox in the
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Syrian president al-Sharaa fostered a 'genocidal culture' against minorities, former hostage says
• 10:03 PM
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Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Theo Padnos, a journalist who was captured and held for nearly two years in a series of prisons run by Jabhat al-Nusra, the Syrian branch of al-Qaeda, says that the current Syrian leadership is like 'a fox in the
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A new Syria? One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad
• 7:26 PM
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It was exactly one year ago that a lightning offensive reached its ultimate conclusion. Syria saw the fall of Bashar al-Assad, ending over five decades of his family's dictatorial regime in a blitz that stunned the world. In Damascus, celebrations erupte
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Taking stock of Sharaa’s rule in Syria, one year after the fall of Assad
• 5:52 PM
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One year after the fall of Syrian despot Bashar al-Assad, the country is trying to rebuild from the ruins of a 13-year civil war. Interim President – and former rebel leader – Ahmed al-Sharaa is leading a delicate transition faced with enormous challenge
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One year after Bashar Assad’s fall, Syria is struggling to rebuild
• 4:36 PM
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James André, France24 reporter, gives us his analysis.
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Syria marks one year since ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad
• 4:27 PM
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As celebrations kicked off marking the first anniversary on Monday of the ousting of former President Bashar Assad’s regime, Syrians are still struggling to heal after the dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule and a 14-year civil war that killed an estimated
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'If al-Sharaa applies & fulfils his promises, it will be the fairytale that Syrians have hoped for'
• 4:18 PM
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As celebrations kicked off marking the first anniversary on Monday of the ousting of former President Bashar Assad’s regime, Syrians are still struggling to heal after the dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule and a 14-year civil war that killed an estimated
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Tens of thousands celebrate as Syria marks one year since Assad's ouster
• 3:59 PM
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Tens of thousands took to the streets across Syria on Monday to celebrate a year since the toppling of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa urging people to unite to rebuild the country.
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To attract investment, build institutions, Syria must demonstrate 'the State is there for everybody'
• 3:05 PM
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As celebrations kicked off marking the first anniversary on Monday of the ousting of former President Bashar Assad’s regime, Syrians are still struggling to heal after the dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule and a 14-year civil war that killed an estimated
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'Every Syrian should have the right to visit Syria, to feel its freedom & to recognise its problems'
• 2:06 PM
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As celebrations kicked off marking the first anniversary on Monday of the ousting of former President Bashar Assad’s regime, Syrians are still struggling to heal after the dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule and a 14-year civil war that killed an estimated
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Syria's transition from dictatorship 'will take decades': Journalist Arthur Sarradin
• 1:55 PM
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A leading French journalist who covered the fall of the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria a year ago has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the immense challenges the country faces. Arthur Sarradin is a regular contributor to Libération newspaper and Radio Franc
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A year after Bashar Assad fled, Syria struggles to heal and find stability
• 10:33 AM
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Syrians marked the first anniversary of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and his iron-fisted rule on Monday, as the fractured nation struggles to find stability and recover after years of war.
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Syria: People celebrate the one-year anniversary of the overthrow of Assad
• 7:22 AM
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People were gathering to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and his iron-fisted rule before the official celebrations began, said FRANCE 24's correspondent in Syria Dana Alboz, reporting from Umayyad Square, Damascus.
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Syria marks one year since Assad's toppling with festivities and military parades
• 6:04 AM
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As Syria marks the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow on Monday, the war-scarred nation finds itself celebrating a dramatic political shift even as it struggles with deep fractures, sporadic violence and the daunting task of rebuilding afte
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Syrian city of Homs trapped in cycle of sectarian violence
• 12:40 AM
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One year ago, Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad fled the country aboard a Russian military aircraft. Twelve months later, the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of more than a decade of conflict. The city of Homs was central to the Syrian revolu
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Sunday, december 7, 2025
Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas expected to begin Gaza ceasefire's second phase soon
• 2:44 PM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire is expected to start "very shortly" upon Hamas returning the remains of the last hostage from the October 7 attacks, while Israel's army chief referred to t
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Gaza mediators Qatar and Egypt call for next steps of the truce
• 10:49 AM
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Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, called on Saturday for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilisation force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile agreement. The measures we
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Syria: Tourism struggles to return to the UNESCO site of Palmyra
• 10:02 AM
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One year after the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime in Syria, the residents of Palmyra are hoping for a return of tourists. After 13 years of war, the Bashar al Assad regime collapsed to the hands of rebel forces a year ago. While the country remains dee
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Saturday, december 6, 2025
Hamas says it will hand over weapons to a Palestinian authority 'if the occupation ends'
• 9:11 PM
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Palestinian militant group Hamas said Saturday it was ready to give up its arms to a future Palestinian authority "if the occupation ends". Israel has killed more than 360 Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip since the latest ceasefire came into eff
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Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran for allowing women to compete without veils
• 2:47 PM
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Two people who organised a marathon in Iran where a number of women athletes competed without wearing veils have been arrested, the Islamic republic's judiciary said Saturday. While women in Iran are required by law to cover their hair in public, the law
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Sharaa says Israeli demands for demilitarised zone puts Syria in 'dangerous' position
• 1:44 PM
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Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told the Doha Forum Saturday that Israel's continued insistence on a demilitarised zone in the country's south could lead the two nations to a "dangerous place". Israeli troops continue to occupy a UN-patrolled area in the G
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Syrians celebrate as one year anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall approaches
• 10:41 AM
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In Syria, as the anniversary of former president Bashar al-Assad's fall approaches, people have already started celebrating. Al-Assad held power for 24 years and his family ruled for over 50. Over their rule, the family was responsible for human rights v
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Merz reiterates Germany’s support for Israel as fragile ceasefire eases tensions
• 10:33 AM
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Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem, reaffirming Berlin’s unwavering support for Israel. The ties between the two countries had been strained during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, but have
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Gaza truce incomplete without 'full withdrawal' by Israel, Qatar PM says
• 8:46 AM
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Qatar’s prime minister warned Saturday that the nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip cannot be considered complete until Israeli forces fully withdraw under a peace plan backed by Washington and the UN.
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Friday, december 5, 2025
Israeli-backed Palestinian militia leader killed while trying to resolve family dispute
• 3:18 PM
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An Israeli-backed Palestinian militia in Gaza said Thursday its leader, Yasser Abu Shabab, has been killed in a dispute with another family. The Popular Forces is one of several armed Palestinian groups supported by Israel that operate in the large porti
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Lebanon does 'not want war again' with Israel, president says
• 3:04 PM
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told a UN Security Council delegation on Friday that his country does not want war with Israel and asked for support from the international community in disarming non-government groups. Israel has continued strikes in south
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Israeli settlers force Bedouins to leave West Bank community
• 2:38 PM
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Illegal settler outposts are rapidly spreading across the West Bank, linked to growing settler violence. This intimidation, which Palestinians and activists say is rarely prosecuted, is forcing Palestinian families that have been on the land for generati
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Did Iran release 'new' videos of Israeli strikes on its military sites?
• 1:41 PM
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A video compilation claiming to show new footage of Iranian command centres destroyed during the June 2025 war with Israel has been circulating online. Disseminated by accounts supportive of Israel and opposed to the Iranian regime, most of these clips w
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Israeli-backed, anti-Hamas Palestinian militia chief Abu Shabab killed in Gaza
• 9:29 AM
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Yasser Abu Shabab, a Bedouin clan chief and leader of an armed Palestinian militia opposed to Hamas, was killed in Gaza while trying to resolve a family dispute, his group said. The Israeli-backed Popular Forces in Gaza on Thursday denied "misleading" re
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Thursday, december 4, 2025
Israel had opportunity to normalise with Arab world, beyond since Arab Peace Initiative 20 years ago
• 3:07 PM
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Israel and Lebanon are engaging in their first direct talks in decades. And while it's 'quite symbolic', Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) for Defence and International Security Studies in London. arg
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Direct talks mark cautious step toward peace between Lebanon and Israel
• 11:06 AM
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Lebanon and Israel held their first direct talks in decades, focusing on economic cooperation, in a rare US-led meeting. The discussions come amid fears of renewed conflict with Hezbollah, and while both sides described the talks as positive, Lebanese of
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Israel identifies remains of latest returned hostage as Thai national
• 6:42 AM
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The Israeli army on Thursday identified the remains of the second-last hostage to be released from Gaza under the terms of the US-brokered ceasefire deal. The hostage was identified as Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai national who was killed during the Octobe
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Wednesday, december 3, 2025
Red Cross hands over presumed remains of Gaza hostage to Israel
• 5:00 PM
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Israel said on Wednesday that the Red Cross had handed over remains from Gaza that Hamas militants said belong to one of the two last hostages held in the Palestinian enclave. Israeli forensics experts will examine the remains to confirm their identity.
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In Gaza, a mass wedding of 54 couples brings hope amid destruction
• 4:10 PM
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On Tuesday, 54 coupleswalked hand in hand, the brides dressed in traditional Palestinian gowns of white and red embroidery, accented with crimson ribbons, while the grooms walked alongside them in black suits and ties.
Yet the surrounding scene told an
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Mass wedding in Gaza brings hope amid conflict
• 3:21 PM
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In Gaza, 54 couples held a mass wedding in Khan Younis, bringing a rare moment of joy amid war and displacement. The UAE-sponsored event also provided support for couples to start their new lives.
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Egypt denies deal with Israel to reopen Rafah crossing for Gazans to exit
• 10:48 AM
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Egypt on Wednesday denied that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would open the Rafah crossing for Gazans to exit, insisting it be opened in both directions. The denial came hours after Israel said it would open the crossing to allow residents "ex
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Study reveals 'persistent danger' from Israel's white phosphorus strikes in southern Lebanon
• 12:32 AM
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An investigation mapping out 248 strikes highlights Israel's use of white phosphorus during the recent conflict in southern Lebanon between October 2023 and November 2024. Open-source researcher Ahmad Baydoun, who conducted the study, emphasises the seri
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Tuesday, december 2, 2025
French journalists file lawsuit against Israel for blocking access to Gaza, West Bank
• 8:51 PM
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Two French journalist unions last week filed a complaint with the Paris anti-terror prosecutor’s office, accusing Israel of “obstructing the freedom to inform” in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The complaint was the latest attempt to pressure I
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Israeli forensics find Gaza remains handed over by Hamas do not match remaining hostages
• 8:39 PM
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Israel on Wednesday said forensic tests of the remains of two deceased people handed over by Hamas Tuesday night indicated no match with either of the remaining hostages taken during Hamas’s 2023 attack.
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Pope Leo wraps up Lebanon visit with prayers at site of Beirut port blast
• 1:57 PM
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Pope Leo’s plane has departed Beirut for Rome, marking the end of his first overseas trip as head of the Catholic Church, which included visits to Turkey and Lebanon. During the visit, he delivered a strong plea for Lebanon’s diverse communities to come
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