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‘Lost’ generation of Gazan children at risk of a decade without education

Researchers say there is desperate need for international aid focused on missed schooling

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Israeli ban on international aid groups 'a disaster for Gaza’s children'

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US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Donald Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'

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Gaza’s medical system ‘in freefall’ as Israeli restrictions persist despite ceasefire

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A view of the damaged Al Azhar University in Gaza city on Saturday. Most US reporting struggles to maintain a 'balance' by allowing official Israeli sources to dissemble or obfuscate. AFP

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Israeli ban on international aid groups 'a disaster for Gaza’s children'

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The ruins of a collapsed house in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza. AFP

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Gaza aid delivered by UAE humanitarian ship enters enclave

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Egypt's military increasing support to Lebanon’s army, sources say

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To walk, to study, to heal: Gaza’s young voice their hopes for 2026

Wounded, traumatised, imprisoned – yet three young Gazans still hold on to hope for the future

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Gaza peace plan sponsors demand Israel ensure UN and NGO access

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Iran says Trump threats to attack nuclear facilities undermine IAEA

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Doctors Without Borders urges Israel to let it operate in Gaza

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Israel to ban more than two dozen aid groups from operating in Gaza

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AnalysisView from Tehran: Hard strategic lessons drive Iran towards self-reliant deterrence

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Future gas supplies would replace fuel oil at Lebanon’s 465MW Deir Ammar power plant

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Hamas armed wing confirms death of spokesman Abu Obeida

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Iran warns of 'costly retaliation' ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meeting

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Gaza’s medical system ‘in freefall’ as Israeli restrictions persist despite ceasefire

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Houthi leader warns Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a 'target'

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Netanyahu travels to US for talks with Trump on Gaza and Iran

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Gaza’s medical system ‘in freefall’ as Israeli restrictions persist despite ceasefire

Only about 30 per cent of basic medical needs are entering the territory

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Houthi leader warns Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a 'target'

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Netanyahu travels to US for talks with Trump on Gaza and Iran

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UN Security Council to meet after Israel recognises Somaliland

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