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Israel strikes Syria after projectiles launched, blames Syrian leader
Syria denied firing the projectiles, calling Israel's actions a violation.

In emaciated children, Gaza’s hunger is laid bare
New York Times: Aid began to trickle in last week. But there is never enough.

Letters: Happy to have seen Charles go from a baby to King
OPINION: King Charles has shown dignity and resilience.

Iran warns of retaliation if EU exploits UN uranium report
Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is 45 times over the 2015 deal limit.

Queenstown man runs length of Japan to support Palestinians
'I love this stuff and I’m lucky to enjoy the pain a little bit.'

'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
US President Donald Trump said securing a halt to fighting in Gaza was “very close”.

Inside the $1b drug haul by NZ-led naval task force in Middle East
The haul included one tonne of heroin and 660kg of hashish.

Fifty Palestinians shot as aid delivery chaos unfolds in Gaza
UN officials said 50 people were shot near a distribution site in Rafah.

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.