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Israel’s parliament approves revival of ultra-orthodox enlistment bill despite criticism
The Israeli Parliament Knesset approved the revival of the contentious ‘ultra-orthodox’ enlistment bill dealing with the military service of yeshiva students. The lawmakers voted 63-57 to apply “continuity” to a bill early…
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Hezbollah shoots down Israeli drone over Lebanon
Beirut: Hezbollah has said that it shot down an Israeli drone over southern Lebanon. Hezbollah said on Monday in a statement that its fighters ambushed a Hermes 900 drone armed with missiles…
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UN Security Council passes US-drafted Gaza ceasefire resolution
The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, June 10, passed a United States (US)-drafted resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The resolution was approved by 14 countries, with Russia…
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Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera by another 45 days
Tel Aviv: As the war between Israel and Hamas goes unabated, the closure of Al Jazeera operations in Israel is being further extended by Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, Anadolu Agency reported…
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Death toll in Israeli operation in Nuseirat camp rises to 274
Gaza: The death toll in the Israeli military operation in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip late last week has risen to 274, with 698 injured, Hamas-run health authorities…
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Israeli minister Benny Gantz resigns from war cabinet
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has announced his resignation from the emergency government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a televised speech on Sunday, June 9, Gantz said, “With a…
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Colombia to suspend coal exports to Israel
Bogota: Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on his social media account that his country will suspend coal export to Israel due to its attacks on the Gaza Strip, which he again called…
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Palestine requests UNSC session over Israeli attacks on Gaza
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has instructed Palestine’s envoy to the UN to request an emergency session of the UN Security Council to discuss the repercussions of the Israeli attacks on the…
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Tens of thousands demonstrate in Israel for release of hostages
Tel Aviv: Following the release of four hostages from the Gaza Strip, tens of thousands of people once again protested in Israel in favour of an agreement with Hamas for the release…
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Iran condemns Israel’s airstrikes in Gaza
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned deadly Israeli airstrikes on the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip. In a statement released on Saturday by the Ministry, Kanaani…
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Israel ‘rescues’ four hostages held by Hamas since October
Jerusalem: Israel on Saturday announced that its forces have in two separate special operations rescued four Israeli hostages, including 25-year-old Noa Argamani, held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, last year.…
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Blinken to head to Middle East to push for Gaza ceasefire deal
Hyderabad: Blinken to head to Middle East to push for Gaza ceasefire deal Washington, June 8 (IANS/DPA) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to travel to the Middle East next…
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Man sets himself afire outside Jordanian govt building in suspected protest against Israel
In a tragic incident, a man set himself on fire last night outside a government building in the southern Jordanian city of Aqaba, local news reported. The motive for the self-immolation is…
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Israel strikes UN school, US urges ‘full transparency’
Washington: The United States has called for an investigation into the deadly Israeli airstrike on a school building run by the UN agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees in central Gaza and told…
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Faiza Shaheen to stand as independent after Labour blocks candidacy over Israeli post
British academic and economist Faiza Shaheen, who was recently blocked by the Labour Party from standing as a candidate, has announced that she will now stand as an independent for the general…