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Palestinian factions agree on formation of 12-man committee to run Gaza

Displaced Palestinians shelter at a flooded makeshift camp in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Reuters

Palestinian factions agree on formation of 12-man committee to run Gaza

Candidates to meet to review committee's mandate and priorities, sources say

US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has urged Hamas to comply with the Gaza peace plan and warned of serious consequences for non-compliance. EPA

US announces launch of phase two of Gaza peace plan

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Iranian authorities imposed an internet shutdown, as a popular uprising against the regime was suppressed. EPA

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An organisation that tracks internet governance said Iran's internet blackout has crossed a new threshold. EPA

Iran internet blackout among longest on record, NetBlocks says

Tehran cut to internet services to try to control nationwide protest movement

US announces launch of phase two of Gaza peace plan

Displaced Palestinians shelter at a flooded makeshift camp in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Reuters

Palestinian factions agree on formation of 12-man committee to run Gaza

Iran phishing campaign targets critics abroad despite internet shutdown

Egypt hosted representatives of Middle Eastern countries and international organisations for talks on peace in Sudan. Photo: Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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At least 2,500 reported killed in Iran protests

An organisation that tracks internet governance said Iran's internet blackout has crossed a new threshold. EPA

Iran internet blackout among longest on record, NetBlocks says

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Iranian authorities imposed an internet shutdown, as a popular uprising against the regime was suppressed. EPA

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