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Netanyahu ‘survival’ depends on ‘expanding war’ says head of Palestinian National Initiative
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on a Palestinian request for full UN membership on Friday. Israel’s ally, the US, is expected to block the move because it would effectively recognise a Palestinian state. It comes as the UN appeals for more than £2.2 billion to help people in Gaza and the…
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White House says it’s aware Houthi strikes ruffled feathers in Middle East but says it had no choice
In Washington, President Biden said he would “not hesitate” to order further military action if the Houthis continued to attack vessels in the Red Sea – as other countries warned against the risk of widening the conflict.
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UK Cabinet considers potential military action against Yemen Houthi fighters
Shipments through the Red Sea have been on hold, amid a series of attacks on commercial vessels by Houthis.
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Israel-Gaza war: Hamas says over 20,000 killed since October 7th
The leader of Hamas is in Egypt tonight where there are hopes that a new deal on hostage and prisoner exchanges could be on the cards. But in New York the United Nations Security council has delayed a vote calling for humanitarian access for a third time, amid wrangling about the wording of the resolution.…
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Israel ‘ready’ to pause Gaza fight in exchange for Hamas hostages
Israel has signalled it is ready again to pause the fighting in Gaza in exchange for hostages, and to allow more humanitarian aid in.
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‘Nowhere is safe in Gaza’ as Israeli forces close in on areas north and south
Heavy fighting has been taking place across Gaza – with Israeli and Hamas forces taking part in house to house battles, reaching the centre of the southern city of Khan Younis.
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‘Putin intends to make his point,’ says analyst Fiona Hill – as Russia accused of Nordstream gas leak
The White House have announced the US is readying another $1.1 billion support package for Ukraine – including hundreds of armoured vehicles and drones.
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Russia warns Lithuania of ‘serious’ consequences over rail blockade
Russia has demanded that Lithuania lift its ban on the transit of sanctioned goods by road and rail to the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad – threatening “serious and sensitive consequences” for the Lithuanian people if it doesn’t.
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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘deliberately destroying Ukrainian cities’
His country echoes to the sound of air raid sirens – historic buildings, churches, hospitals and playgrounds have been reduced to ruins.
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UN Chief says world is facing ‘moment of peril’
US President, Joe Biden, has announced sanctions on the makers of the Nordstream 2 pipeline connecting Russia and Germany.
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Vladimir Putin signs decree to recognise breakaway Ukraine regions as independent states
President Putin has been giving a national televised address to the Russian people.
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Russia-Ukraine crisis: British nationals told to leave Ukraine
British nationals have been urged by the foreign office to leave Ukraine immediately “while commercial means are still available”.
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‘G7 is important opportunity to address China’s increased aggression’ says former assistant to Donald Trump
The G7 leaders have been discussing China as part of a wider pushback against Beijing over human rights, Taiwan and the origins of the Covid pandemic. We spoke to Lisa Curtis, who was US National Security Council senior director for south and central Asia under Donald Trump and Noah Barkin, who founded the Watching China…
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Israel-Gaza violence threatens whole region, says UN chief
At least 42 people have been killed in a series of Israeli air strikes on Gaza City, as Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military operation against Hamas would continue “at full strength” and would “take time”.
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Too soon for peace talks with Hamas, says retired Israeli major general
Major General Giora Eiland served in the Israel Defence Forces for 33 years, and led the Israeli National Security Council until 2006 under Prime Minister Sharon.
