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08.08.2024 22:20 The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf witnessed Hamas’s shadowy veterans gather in Qatar to vote for their new chief.

08.08.2024 17:30 The Japanese city's mayor says the decision to exclude Israel was not political, but will not change.

08.08.2024 02:30 Diplomatic efforts ramp up as Iran reiterates threats against Israel.

07.08.2024 21:20 The agency's chief called for a ceasefire and "total freedom of movement" so the vaccine programme can be rolled out.

07.08.2024 11:40 Until now, no trace had been found of Bilha Yinon, whose house was burnt down on 7 October.

07.08.2024 11:40 The facility, close to the border with Lebanon, is on standby in the event of another war.

07.08.2024 01:42 Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week.

06.08.2024 15:40 An Israeli air strike kills four in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah drones injure two in Israel.

06.08.2024 15:40 Israel says it carried out two strikes targeting members of armed groups in Tubas and Jenin.

06.08.2024 01:00 An Israeli rights group says prisons are overwhelmed, amid allegations of physical and mental violence.

06.08.2024 01:00 The attack comes as the US warns the Middle East is at a critical moment after the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah senior leaders.

05.08.2024 20:30 The sackings follow a UN investigation into their possible involvement in the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

05.08.2024 01:00 Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas.

03.08.2024 19:50 The UK also told citizens to leave “while commercial flights are running.”

03.08.2024 19:50 Western media reports suggest Israel's secret service planted bombs inside the building Ismail Haniyeh was staying in.