Israeli security forces at the scene. Reuters

Two killed in ramming and stabbing attack in Israel

Police say attacker came from West Bank village of Qabatiya

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Archbishop of York was 'intimidated' by Israeli militias

UK

Lebanese leader rules out war as three killed in Israeli strikes

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Comment'Treedom for Palestine' is fighting the good fight, one olive tree at a time

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Bethlehem’s midnight mass places Gaza at centre of Christmas prayers

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Germany, UK and 12 other countries denounce Israel’s approval of more settlements

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Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire breach after explosion in Gaza wounds soldier

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People enjoy their time at the beach outside the port city of Bandar Anzali in Iran on Tuesday. AP

CommentFor Iran, 2026 is going to be the year of the unknown

The country will probably continue to live under the shadow of war and instability

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Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel reopens in Bethlehem after two years

Travel

Dispatch‘It’s special again’: Bethlehem reclaims its Christmas spirit

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EditorialAid obstruction is normalising Gaza displacement

Editorial

Lebanon army chief accuses Israel of spreading misinformation to undermine his troops

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Israeli Defence Minister walks back claims that troops will 'never leave' Gaza

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Christmas without lights: Gaza’s Christians hopeful joy will return

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Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal. Photo: @LebarmyOfficial / X

Lebanon army chief accuses Israel of spreading misinformation to undermine his troops

Gen Haykal confirmed that the first phase of Hezbollah’s disarmament is close to being completed

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Israeli Defence Minister walks back claims that troops will 'never leave' Gaza

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Christmas without lights: Gaza’s Christians hopeful joy will return

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Israeli approval for 19 new settlements in the West Bank

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