Board of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions
Nickolay Mladenov warns that a collapse of last October's ceasefire would be "a point of no return" for the region.
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Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health
A Jerusalem court said the Jewish attacker was having a psychotic episode when he assaulted the nun, in an incident which caused outrage.
Funeral held for renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour
The 79-year-old was best known for paintings depicting the Palestinian landscape and cultural scenes featuring Palestinian symbols of identity.
Israel's seizure of Unrwa training college in East Jerusalem condemned
It marks the shutting of the last of the Palestinian refugee agency's facilities in the sector of the city, after Israel passed a law against it.
Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer
Zvi Sukkot's actions have drawn widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.
Israeli attacks kill five in Gaza, including two children, medics say
An Israeli strike on Monday killed a four-year-old boy, while a 10-year-old girl was hit by a bullet inside her tent, according to medics and relatives.
Watch: What are the US sanctions on Iran and who else will be affected?
Washington announced what it described as an "economic D-Day" against Iran, widening current sanctions and targetting countries with business ties with the regime.
Trump may hope sanctions will pressure Iran's regime, its leaders are betting otherwise
The US says new sanctions ar an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.
China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Syria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison
Ahmed Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing.
Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza
Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.
Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law
The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.
How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.
Israel reopens evacuated West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
The US treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
