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19.10.2024 01:50 Hamas insists hostages will not be released until Israel leaves Gaza despite the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar.

18.10.2024 15:41 The top figures in Hamas have become targets of Israel since the 7 October attacks.

18.10.2024 05:50 Israel confirms Sinwar's death through dental records following an operation in southern Gaza on Wednesday.

18.10.2024 00:10 Netanyahu has won a big victory with the killing of Yahya Sinwar. But it is not the end of the war, nor of Hamas.

17.10.2024 18:50 The Israeli military says it hit a meeting point for Hamas, which the Palestinian group denies.

17.10.2024 09:31 Human rights groups say the number of homes demolished has nearly doubled since 7 October 2023.

17.10.2024 09:31 The Pentagon says it launched "precision strikes" against five weapons storage locations in parts of Yemen.

17.10.2024 09:31 A controversial Bahrain equaliser last week sparked online abuse and death threats from Indonesia fans.

17.10.2024 09:31 The Disasters Emergency Committee says the government will match the first £10m raised in donations.

16.10.2024 23:50 The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.

16.10.2024 23:50 It comes after the US warned its ally to urgently boost aid or risk losing some military assistance.

16.10.2024 23:50 Sixteen people are dead following air strikes on municipal buildings in the city of Nabatieh.

16.10.2024 23:50 Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave.

16.10.2024 13:53 When complete, the museum will showcase more than 100,000 objects, including treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

16.10.2024 09:20 The strike killed at least four people and injured dozens, mostly women and children, the Hamas-run health ministry said.