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Displaced Palestinians, who flee from Rafah, arrive in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Monday, March 31, 2025, after the Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation orders covering most of Rafah. (AP Photo / Abdel Kareem Hana)

Hamas condemns Israel's eviction orders for Rafah residents

The militant group said the move 'constitutes a flagrant violation of international law'

Israel 'rejects Egypt's Gaza truce proposals' as strikes continue

Palestinians grieve for medics killed by Israeli fire while on a rescue mission in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Reuters

Palestinians mourn medics killed by Israeli fire in Gaza

Yemeni civilians fear new war amid 'terror' of US air strikes

Houthi supporters protest against US air strikes on Yemen. The latest round of American attacks began in mid-March. EPA

US strikes on Houthis complicate Yemeni peace process

Eight Red Crescent workers among 14 bodies found after Israeli attack in Gaza

Captagon smuggler welcomed by regime in Syria despite crackdown

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Yas Bay Waterfront will once against host fireworks for the Eid holiday in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Eid Al Fitr 2025 fireworks and free events in the UAE

This sword, once owned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who famously built the Taj Mahal in India, is the highlight of the collection Photo Sotheby's

Shah Jahan's sword to be showcased at Sotheby's Dubai

Harry Kane notched his 22nd league goal of the campaign in Bayern's 32- win over St Pauli. Reuters

Kane continues to set records - but an elusive first trophy is the main goal

The new Continental GT has a plug-in hybrid V8 engine. Photo: Bentley

Bentley's new Continental GT hybrid is still the best grand tourer

Pupils study Chinese characters at Hartland International School in in Dubai. Dozens of government schools will be trialling language classes with the help of 150 Chinese teachers in the 2019-2020 academic year. Pawan Singh / The National

'Much more than grades': Dubai mum shares top tips for getting into private schools

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to benefit Sentebale in Florida in 2024. PA

Prince Harry accused of bullying by chairwoman of charity he founded

How useful are products that promise to balance your hormones? Getty Images

Is the UAE wellness industry’s obsession with ‘hormone balancing’ harmful?

Iman Al Alwani holds photos of her father, Maan Abdul Latif Al Alwani, and one of her brothers, Muhaid Al Alwani. Maan was killed in the 1982 massacre in the city, and Muhaid in the government crackdown to the protests that began in 2011. Lizzie Porter / The National

Special reportHama massacre survivors break 40-year silence

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks have fuelled fears that a deal to stop the fighting in Gaza is far off. Reuters

Netanyahu vows to implement 'the Trump plan' by evicting Gazans

Israeli Prime Minister insists military pressure on Hamas 'is working', despite domestic criticism

Controversial justice minister replaced in new Syrian government

Who are the key ministers in Syria's new transitional government?

Sudan's army chief vows to continue fight against RSF after retaking capital

'There will be bombing' if Iran fails to reach nuclear deal, Trump warns

UAE sends 5,000 food packages to Sudanese refugees in Chad

Hezbollah says it will act if 'unacceptable' Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue

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Palestinians protest against Hamas in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza. Bloomberg.

Where is Israel's renewed war on Gaza heading?

Growing anger against Hamas and constant Israeli attacks have pushed Palestinians to the brink

The ruins of Salim Abu Muslim Mosque in Gaza. AFP

Is there still hope for Gaza’s shattered ceasefire?

Are crackdowns deterring Iraqi Kurdish smugglers?

The challenges standing in the way of the Arab plan for Gaza

Egypt

Displaced Palestinians following an Israeli eviction order in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Reuters

Israel 'rejects Egypt's Gaza truce proposals' as strikes continue

Israeli officials instead tell mediators they are committed to plan presented by US envoy, according to sources

ExclusiveHamas claims Gaza protests ‘a paid Israeli attempt' to pressure it to disarm

Six tourists dead and 39 rescued as submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast

Egypt's Gaza ceasefire proposals make little headway despite talks continuing

Lebanon

Imad Abu Zureiq, centre in right image, was welcomed to the presidential palace by Ahmed Al Shara. Photo: SANA / AFP

Captagon smuggler welcomed by regime in Syria despite crackdown

Imad Abu Zureiq, who is under western sanctions, has been pictured meeting Syria's new leader

Weekend EssayHappiness matters - but fleeting emotions make poor policy targets

Saudi Arabia hosts long-awaited meeting between Lebanese and Syrian defence ministers

ProfileKarim Souaid faces daunting task in Lebanon rescue

First permanent Lebanese central bank chief appointed since Salameh

Syria delays Lebanese Defence Minister's visit to Damascus

CommentWhy any plans on Israel’s part to normalise ties with Lebanon would be a no go

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