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Israeli forces boarded a Gaza-bound aid ship on Monday.
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36 killed after Israeli troops fire near aid centre
Israeli forces killed 36 Palestinians; six of them near a US-backed aid centre.
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Syria denied firing the projectiles, calling Israel's actions a violation.
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'Effective rejection': Hamas counters ceasefire terms with new demands
Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire, troop withdrawals and aid flow.
'Accept or be annihilated': Israel's stark warning to Hamas over ceasefire deal
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Fifty Palestinians shot as aid delivery chaos unfolds in Gaza
UN officials said 50 people were shot near a distribution site in Rafah.
Netanyahu claims key Hamas leader killed
Mohammed Sinwar presumed to have taken over command after the death of his brother.
Red Cross workers killed in Gaza strike, urgent ceasefire appeal made
The ICRC appealed for a ceasefire after the deaths of their colleagues.
Netanyahu open to Gaza ceasefire amid global pressure and aid crisis
Israel's Prime Minister says he is ready for a temporary ceasefire to free hostages.
Phil Goff: Weaponisation of starvation is a war crime
Opinion: Israel partially lifted the aid ban after international condemnation.
Gaza rescuers say 44 killed in new Israeli strikes
Israel stepped up its military offensive in Gaza on Saturday.
Israel allows 'basic amount' of food into Gaza, then 24 hours later kills more than 20
Israel pledged to allow a basic amount of food into Gaza to prevent hunger.
'Basic amount': Israel allows aid into Gaza as ground operations intensify
At least 50 people were killed in weekend air strikes.
Israeli air strikes kill 33 in Gaza, half were children, officials say
Israeli air strikes killed at least 33 people, more than half said to be children.
120 dead in Gaza as Israeli strikes escalate, aid still blocked
Rescuers reported 120 killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday.
'End armed struggle': PKK dissolves after congress decision
The PKK announced its dissolution after a congress last week.
Hamas says it will release last living American hostage from Gaza
The US envoy has confirmed that he will pick up Edan Alexander.
Disney to open its next global theme park in Middle East
Disney is opening a theme park in the UAE on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 9, injures dozens
Nine killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people.
Israel approves 'conquest' of Gaza, displacement of 'most' Palestinians
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 'alarmed' by Israeli plan.
US, Israel strikes on Yemen after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv airport
Houthi media reports three strikes in Sanaa and seven in Al-Jawf.
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'Lost overboard': US Navy's $100m mistake
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