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Israel strikes Beirut after military announces targeting Hezbollah drone factories

Israeli airstrikes in the southern Beirut suburbs rocked the Lebanese capital on Thursday night in an attack Israel claimed targeted Hezbollah drone factories, but Lebanon and the UN describe as a violation of the November ceasefire agreement.

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Lebanon dismantles ‘more than 500’ Hezbollah installations, PM says

The Lebanese army has dismantled more than 500 of Hezbollah installations in the south to restore “authority" over the country, Lebanon’s prime minister said Thursday.

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FRANCE 24, RFI among 130 press groups calling for ‘immediate’ access to Gaza, journalist protection

At the initiative of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), more than 130 international news outlets and press freedom groups – including FRANCE 24, RFI and Monte Carlo Doualiya – on Thursday issued a joint appeal

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Israel recovers the bodies of two hostages held in Gaza in special operation

Israeli troops have recovered the bodies of two hostages killed in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday. Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip continued Thursday, with air strikes killing at least

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'We protect our society as a whole' when our leaders encourage us to unite against violent rhetoric

With anti-Semitism sharply on the rise in the US and across the globe, following Hamas' sophisticated, large-scale brutal attack on Israel on October 7th, the deadliest in the Jewish State's history, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza welcomes Ted Deutch, Lawyer

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Wednesday, june 4, 2025

There is no accountability for atrocities against Syrian minorities, analyst says

Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the Alawite community which the deposed president hails from has been the target of many attacks, including sectarian massacres which killed more than 1,700 people in March. Since the start of this year, dozens of Alawi

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There is no accountability for atrocities against Syrian minorities, analyst says

Since the fall of Assad, the Alawite community which the deposed president hails from has been the target of many attacks, including sectarian massacres which killed more than 1,700 people in March. Since the start of this year, dozens of Alawite women h

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US vetoes Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council, saying it emboldens Hamas

The United States on Wednesday blocked a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted aid into war-ravaged Gaza. The US was the only member of the 15-nation council to go against the vote, saying the resolution would

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US- and Israeli-backed group pauses food delivery in Gaza after deadly shootings

An Israeli- and U.S.-backed group paused food delivery at its three distribution sites in the Gaza Strip after health officials said dozens of Palestinians were killed in a series of shootings near the sites this week. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky report

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As the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation names a new chief, suspicions swirl over its funding

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation on Tuesday announced it had a new American chairperson, Johnnie Moore, days after it parted ways with the US consulting firm that helped design what is now Gaza’s sole aid delivery program. Amid daily scenes of chaos at d

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'We don't want a Palestinian state,' Israeli economy minister says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat rejected the creation of a Palestinian state, advocating instead for an "emirate model" for Palestinians in the West Bank. He also criticised France for considering recognition of a Pale

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Five Alawites found dead after being detained by Syrian security forces, war monitor says

Five men belonging to Syria’s minority Alawite community have been found dead at a hospital, two days after security forces stopped the van they were travelling in and arrested them, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. According to the war moni

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Is Gaza Humanitarian Foundation trying to 'drive entire population of Gaza to Rafa border'?

UN rights chief Volker Turk condemned “deadly attacks” on civilians near aid sites in Gaza as “a war crime.” Rescuers say Israeli fire near a distribution center in Rafah killed 27 people, days after a similar strike left 31 dead. Witnesses say victims w

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At least 16 Gazans killed in Israeli strikes as US-backed group pauses humanitarian aid

At least 16 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes on Wednesday across the Gaza Strip, including at least 12 people killed while sheltering in a tent housing displaced Gazans in the southern city of Khan Younis, the territory's civil defenc

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Million-plus pilgrims begin hajj under blazing sun as Islam's most important rite kicks off

Wednesday marked the beginning of the hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that brings more than a million observant Muslims to Saudi Arabia every year. Authorities have ratcheted up heat protection measures this year following a heavy death toll caused

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Tuesday, june 3, 2025

Israeli military shells southern Syria after projectiles launched

The Israeli army said on Tuesday its artillery had struck southern Syria following reported projectile launches for which Syria denies responsibilities, amid ongoing Israeli strikes on its neighbour since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.

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Much of the healthcare system in Gaza has effectively collapsed, emergency physician says

FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to emergency physician and lecturer in humanitarian policy and practice at UCL, Dr James Smith, about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He says that much of the healthcare system in the enclave has effectively c

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Israeli forces 'control vast majority of Gaza, making it inaccessible to Gazans'

The Israeli army says it now controls the vast majority of Gaza and are making it inaccessible to Gazans, with the aim of flushing out Hamas. The announcement comes as Israel faces increasing international condemnation over the deaths of civilians in Gaz

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'There's a logic behind humanitarian assistance and the UN's 408 distribution points across Gaza'

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday slammed as "unacceptable" the deaths of Palestinians seeking food aid in Gaza, a spokesman said, calling the loss of life in the territory "unthinkable." This as the International Committee of the Red Cros

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France bears the brunt of Israel’s isolation ire

French President Emmanuel Macron’s push for a long-term political solution to the Gaza crisis and his advocacy of a Palestinian state has earned the wrath of Israel and its supporters. France-Israel relations have been bumpy at times, but the current vit

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Health officials say Israeli fire kills at least 27 near Gaza aid point

Health officials in Gaza say at least 27 people have been killed as they headed towards an aid distribution site in Rafah this Tuesday. According to the Israeli army it fired on a few individual suspects who left a designated route, and ignored warning s

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At least 27 Palestinians killed while waiting for aid distribution near Rafah

UN chief Antonio Guterres has demanded an investigation into the deaths of at least 27 Palestinians who were killed while waiting for aid distribution near Rafah. The Israeli military said it shot at individuals who "posed a threat to them" about half a

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Monday, june 2, 2025

Israeli forces open fire near Gaza aid site, killing 3, health officials say

Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians and wounded dozens of others near an aid distribution site operated by the U.S.-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, local health authorities said on Monday. The Israeli military said it was aware of reports

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Norway reiterates call for swift 'ceasefire, humanitarian aid, negotiations for two-state solution'

With Gaza on the brink of famine and Israel threatening deeper entrenchment in the occupied West Bank, international calls for restraint and a political solution grow more urgent. All the while, the UN warns of catastrophic humanitarian collapse and glob

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'We need a definitive ceasefire: We need water and we need the bombs to stop dropping on children'

Israel has faced growing condemnation over the humanitarian crisis in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where the United Nations has warned the entire population faces the risk of famine. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the harrowing plight o

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UN chief calls for probe into killings near Gaza aid distribution centre

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday demanded an independent investigation into the killing of dozens of Palestinians near a US-backed aid site in Gaza, as witnesses blamed Israeli fire and the military denied involvement. The incident came as

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French mathematician Michel Broué on giving free online lectures to Gaza students

A well-known French mathematician who has given a free lecture to students in Gaza online has spoken of his delight at being part of a new programme aiming to ensure that education for Gazans continues. While media coverage of Gaza often features attacks

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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 'does not work': Utter lack of 'humane, dignified distribution of aid'

With Gaza on the brink of collapse: scarce food, overwhelmed hospitals, and rising civilian casualties, the humanitarian crisis has reached catastrophic levels. As global pressure mounts and diplomatic efforts falter, France 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Arwa

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Sunday, june 1, 2025

At least 31 Palestinians killed at Gaza aid hub after attacks

At least 31 Palestinians have been killed and scores more wounded while heading to an Israeli-controlled aid distribution point, Gaza's health ministry said Sunday, after witnesses reported seeing Israeli soldiers open fire on the crowd.

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Iran carried out secret nuclear programme with undeclared material UN says

Iran carried out a secret nuclear programme with undeclared material and has conducted covert experiments, the United Nations nuclear watchdog has stated in a confidential report to member states. In another report, IAEA said Tehran has now increased its

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Hamas ceasefire reply called unacceptable as conflict worsens

Shortly after Washington rejected Hamas’s response to a ceasefire proposal as “totally unacceptable,” talks show little progress. This weekend, tragic news continued to emerge from both sides of the conflict. Noga Tarnopolsky has more.

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Gaza: Israeli military opened fire near aid distribution site

At least 25 people were killed and scores were wounded on Sunday as they were on their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and multiple witnesses. The witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around a kilometer away

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Israeli strike on aid point in Rafah: several Palestinians killed

Several Palestinians have been killed and scores more wounded while heading to an Israeli-controlled aid distribution point, Gaza’s health ministry said Sunday, after witnesses reported seeing Israeli soldiers open fire on the crowd.

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At least 31 Palestinians killed at Gaza aid hub as witnesses say Israeli troops fired on crowd

At least 31 Palestinians have been killed and scores more wounded while heading to an Israeli-controlled aid distribution point, Gaza's health ministry said Sunday, after witnesses reported seeing Israeli soldiers open fire on the crowd.

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Iran has amassed more near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says in new report

Iran carried out a secret nuclear programme with undeclared material and has conducted covert experiments, the United Nations nuclear watchdog has stated in a confidential report to member states. In another report, IAEA said Tehran has now increased its

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Saturday, may 31, 2025

Hamas responds to US Gaza truce proposal with demands for key amendments

Hamas announced on Saturday that it had submitted its reply to a US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Washington's main negotiator almost immediately criticised the response as "totally unacceptable".

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Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza ceasefire proposal, US envoy slams them as ‘unacceptable’

Militant group Hamas on Saturday responded to a Washington-backed plan for a ceasefire in Gaza by seeking amendments to it, including for the truce to be permanent and for Israel to fully withdraw its forces from the enclave. Steve Witkoff, the US specia

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Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza ceasefire proposal, US envoy slams them as ‘unacceptable’

Militant group Hamas on Saturday responded to a Washington-backed plan for a ceasefire in Gaza by seeking amendments to it, including for the truce to be permanent and for Israel to fully withdraw its forces from the enclave. Steve Witkoff, the US specia

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IAEA: Iran led secret nuclear activities according to a new report

A new report by the IAEA states that Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels. In a separate report, the nuclear watchdog urged Tehran to urgently change course and comply with its years-long investigation

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Gaza: Hamas responds to US ceasefire with hostage exchange offer

Hamas has announced it is prepared to release ten living hostages in exchange for 125 Palestinian prisoners. This statement comes in response to the latest US ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The group says it still seeks a permanent truce, a full withdrawal

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Israel-Hamas war: music brings hope to Gaza’s displaced children

In the Gaza Strip, music is offering a rare glimmer of hope to children displaced by conflict. A local music teacher has launched a group called Gaza Bird Singing, where young voices come together to play and sing — a small but powerful attempt to bring

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Israel slams Macron’s ‘crusade against Jewish state’ over Palestinian statehood call

Israel on Friday accused President Emmanuel Macron of undertaking a "crusade against the Jewish state" after the French leader said the recognition of a Palestinian state was a "moral duty" as well as a "political necessity". At a press conference in Sin

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Arab ministers condemn Israel's decision to block them from meeting Abbas in occupied West Bank

Israel has refused to allow foreign ministers from five Arab countries to meet with Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas in the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Israel controls the Palestinian territory's borders and airspace.

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Friday, may 30, 2025

Israel says Hamas must accept US deal or be ‘annihilated’, Trump says Gaza truce ‘close’

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Friday warned Hamas to accept a US ceasefire proposal "or be annihilated". While the Paletinian militant group said it was still reviewing the plan, US President Donald Trump said an agreement on a Gaza ceasefire d

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Gaza aid, 'TACO Trump', Musk 'offboarded', Macron and 'le slap'

This week saw Israel attempt a new plan to distribute food in Gaza, bypassing the UN and using American private contractors known as the Gaza Humanitarian Fund. But it was suspended on day one after looting, chaos and security measures were overwhelmed b

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'The only way for Israel to defeat Hamas is to offer Palestinians an alternative'

President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy has expressed optimism about brokering an agreement that could halt the Israel-Hamas war, allow more aid into Gaza, and return more of the 58 hostages still held by Hamas, around a third of whom are alive. Meanwhile

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US truce proposal 'so ambiguous it gives Israel leeway to effectively not act in good faith'

Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, while Hamas officials gave the Israeli-approved draft a cool response. Meanwhile, Gaza is "the hungriest place on Earth", the United Nations is warning that the Palestinian ter

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Israel is 'sprinting to annex Palestinian territories': Anger over new West Bank settlements

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 30: The papers react to Israel's new plans for settlements in the West Bank. Next, cannabis has been found in Haribo's iconic cola sour candy. Finally, a new "e-tattoo" device helps track mental workload.

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Islamic State group claims first attack on new Syria forces since fall of Assad regime

The Islamic State group on Thursday claimed responsibility for what seems to be its first attack on Syria's new government forces, two war monitors have reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that one person was killed and three wounded b

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What we know about the US ceasefire proposal for Gaza

A US plan for Gaza guaranteed by President Donald Trump and mediators Qatar and Egypt proposes a 60-day ceasefire in the devastated territory, as well as the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 28 Israelis held by Hamas and other milit

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Thursday, may 29, 2025

Real images of Gazans lining up for aid accused of being AI-generated

A viral video shared on social media shows a large crowd of Palestinians lining up for aid at a distribution centre in Rafah, southern Gaza. After this video was posted, users spread fake viral claims that the video filmed in the Tel al-Sultan aid distri

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In Damascus, US envoy inks $7 billion energy deal, calls for Israel-Syria peace pact

On a visit to Damascus Thursday, newly appointed US envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack inked a $7 billion energy deal between Syria and a Qatari-US-Turkish consortium. Barrack also called for an Israel-Syria non-aggression pact and raised the flag over the US

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UK-Med: 'Gaza not comparable to other war zones, the need is so high'

Hundreds of Palestinians stormed a United Nations food warehouse Wednesday in Gaza in a desperate attempt to get something to eat, shouting and shoving each other and even ripping off pieces of the building to get inside. Four people died in the chaos, h

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UAE grapples with obesity crisis fuelled by fast food, sedentary lifestyle

Behind the skyscrapers and luxurious resorts of the United Arab Emirates, a silent health crisis is looming. According to a study published in The Lancet, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult men in the UAE is set to rise from 84 percent

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Israel announces creation of 22 new settlements in West Bank

Israel on Thursday announced it would create 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank accelerating its ongoing expansion into the Palestinian territory. The settlements are considered illegal under international law.

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600 days into Israel-Hamas war, 'Netanyahu has one overridiing objective: Stay in power'

Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to support hostages still held in Gaza on the 600th day since the war began, urging a ceasefire to secure their release. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza welcomes Aaron

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Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza as more gunfire reported near US aid centre

Israeli strikes killed at least 44 people in Gaza on Thursday, rescuers said, and two others were earlier killed by gunfire near the newly-opened American aid distribution centre.

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Wednesday, may 28, 2025

Cousin of slain Israeli hostage Carmel Gat says 'hostages are not the priority' for Netanyahu

As the Israel-Hamas war reaches a grim milestone of 600 days, FRANCE 24's Mark Owen welcomes Gil Dickmann, cousin of hostage Carmel Gat. Carmel was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th 2023 and killed in a tunnel in Rafah in Gaza. He urges the Israeli gover

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EU sanctions Syrian militia groups over ethnic violence targeting Alawites

The EU on Wednesday imposed sanctions on three Syrian militia groups and two of their leaders over human rights abuses committed against members of Syria's Alawite minority during a round of deadly ethnic violence in March. It came a week after the 27-na

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Netanyahu says Israel killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Hamas Gaza chief, Mohammed Sinwar, one of its most wanted and the younger brother of the group's deceased leader, Yahya Sinwar, had been eliminated.

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