Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon, claims Israel

Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon, claims Israel

Beirut/Tel Aviv, May 23 - Israel said on Thursday it had killed a commander of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon.

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Hungary won’t detain Israel’s Netanyahu despite ICC ruling

Hungary won’t detain Israel’s Netanyahu despite ICC ruling

Budapest, May 23 - Hungary has said it would not enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on its territory.

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Israel war cabinet approves new guidelines for hostage talks with Hamas

Israel war cabinet approves new guidelines for hostage talks with Hamas

Tel Aviv, May 23 - Israel War cabinet has approved new guidelines regarding the hostage-ceasefire “indirect” talks with Hamas.

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Jordan sends 92 aid trucks to Gaza

Jordan sends 92 aid trucks to Gaza

Amman, May 23 - A new humanitarian aid convoy, comprising 92 trucks, has crossed into the Gaza Strip, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) said in a statement.

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Israeli army continues operation in West Bank’s Jenin for 2nd day

Israeli army continues operation in West Bank’s Jenin for 2nd day

Ramallah, May 23 - The Israeli army continued its operation against Jenin city and its camp in northern West Bank for the second day as the death toll rose to eight.

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Recognising Palestinian state is a ‘reward for terrorism’, says Netanyahu

Recognising Palestinian state is a ‘reward for terrorism’, says Netanyahu

Tel Aviv, May 23 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned against the intended recognition of an independent Palestinian state as announced by Norway, Ireland, and Spain.

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Israeli minister visits Al-Aqsa Mosque for first time since Gaza conflict

Israeli minister visits Al-Aqsa Mosque for first time since Gaza conflict

Jerusalem, May 22 - Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the holy site of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on Wednesday, as reported by Israel's state-owned Kan TV news.

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Norway, Ireland, Spain defy Israel to recognise Palestinian statehood

Norway, Ireland, Spain defy Israel to recognise Palestinian statehood

Madrid/Tel Aviv, May 22 - Norway, Spain, and Ireland will recognise an independent Palestinian state, their leaders said in near-simultaneous announcements on Wednesday, defying staunch opposition from Israel.

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Israel orders immediate recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway

Israel orders immediate recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway

Jerusalem, May 22 - Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday ordered the "immediate return" of Israeli ambassadors to Ireland and Norway following the decision announced by the two countries to recognise a Palestinian state.

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IDF only security force capable of preventing terror resurgence in Gaza, says Netanyahu

IDF only security force capable of preventing terror resurgence in Gaza, says Netanyahu

Tel Aviv, May 22 - Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the IDF is the only security force capable of preventing a resurgence of terrorism in the Gaza Strip.

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Netanyahu says he has no plans for Israeli settlements in Gaza

Netanyahu says he has no plans for Israeli settlements in Gaza

Tel Aviv, May 22 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told US media that Israel has no plans to build settlements in the Gaza Strip once the war there is over.

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WHO head urges Israel to lift restrictions on aid into Gaza

WHO head urges Israel to lift restrictions on aid into Gaza

Geneva, May 22 - Head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has asked Israel to lift blockade on medical supplies into Gaza, saying nearly 700 seriously ill patients are stuck in a war zone.

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Food distribution in Rafah suspended due to security situation

Food distribution in Rafah suspended due to security situation

Tel Aviv, May 22 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) temporarily suspended food distribution in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip, it wrote on the social media platform X.

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Palestinian presidency slams US for supporting Israel in attacks on Gaza, West Bank

Palestinian presidency slams US for supporting Israel in attacks on Gaza, West Bank

Ramallah, May 22 - The Palestinian presidency has slammed the US administration for its support of Israel amid the latter's ongoing attacks on Palestinians in both the Gaza Strip and West Bank.

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,647: Health authorities

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,647: Health authorities

Gaza, May 22 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 35,647, health authorities in the Palestinian enclave said in a press statement.

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Israeli military secures $760 mn ammo supply contracts with Elbit Systems

Israeli military secures $760 mn ammo supply contracts with Elbit Systems

Jerusalem, May 22 - The Israeli Defence Ministry signed $760 million worth of contracts with the Israeli defence electronics company Elbit Systems for ammunition supply, according to separate statements issued by the Ministry and the company.

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Yoav Gallant calls ICC parallel between Israel and Hamas ‘despicable’

Yoav Gallant calls ICC parallel between Israel and Hamas ‘despicable’

Tel Aviv, May 21 - Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said that it was "despicable" that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had drawn a parallel between the Israeli leadership and Hamas in filing war crimes charges against both.

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UN Middle East envoy calls for resumption of Israel-Hamas talks

UN Middle East envoy calls for resumption of Israel-Hamas talks

United Nations, May 21 - UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, has called for the resumption of negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

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UNRWA says land crossings mostly feasible, effective way to deliver aid to Gaza

UNRWA says land crossings mostly feasible, effective way to deliver aid to Gaza

Gaza, May 21 - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has said that land crossings are the most feasible and effective way to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,562: Ministry

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,562: Ministry

Gaza, May 21 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 35,562, Gaza health authorities said in a press statement.

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