A tent village for displaced Palestinians in Gaza city. AFP

Automatic machineguns on cranes threaten death from above for Gazans

Residents modify routines, avoid rooftops and limit movement in open areas because of the intimidating structures

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Nearly half of Americans polled say US is too supportive of Israel

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Mamdani-backed pro-Palestine candidates sweep New York Democratic primaries

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InterviewUS pressure puts 'straitjacket' on Israel in Lebanon, says former ambassador

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Netanyahu says Israel must be free of US military dependence

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Four key disputes clouding the US-Iran talks, and what the MoU actually says

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CommentThe twain shall meet: Why this week's Gulf-Mediterranean summit in Rome matters

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Injured children wait to be treated at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. AFP

UN report accuses Israel of war crimes against children in Gaza

At least 20,179 children were killed between October 2023 and October 2025

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Two killed by Israeli gunfire in southern Lebanon amid lull in fighting

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Qatar doing 'everything possible' to extinguish Netanyahu's 'fires'

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Israel is main obstacle to stability in Syria, Damascus's UN envoy says

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Q&A replayUS-Iran peace talks, what next?

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More than 75% of Gaza population face severe water insecurity, says Mercy Corps

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US-Iran talks in Switzerland: What happened and what’s next?

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The National's editors and correspondents unpack the first round of US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland.
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Q&A replayUS-Iran peace talks, what next?

Your questions answered as negotiations continue

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More than 75% of Gaza population face severe water insecurity, says Mercy Corps

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US-Iran talks in Switzerland: What happened and what’s next?

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Vance says Iran nuclear talks to start this week

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