Palestinian children play near the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza city. AFP

Israeli strikes cast doubt on Gaza ceasefire efforts despite renewed diplomacy

Statement issued after 'constructive and detailed' meeting makes no mention of Israel's intensified attacks after Hamas disarmament deal

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Uproar in Israel after Defence Minister dismisses general on live TV

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Gaza death toll mounts as Israel continues strikes

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Boy George fires record label manager over pro-Israel song dispute

Music & On-stage

Trump halts attacks on Iran but says deal must be made 'rapidly'

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Two teenagers among seven Palestinians detained in Israeli raids on West Bank

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Gazans welcome disarmament deal but ask why it took Hamas so long

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Hamas fighters patrol a street before they handover three Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, on February 8, 2025. Hamas militants handed over three Israeli hostages on February 8, as part of the fifth exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire, with 183 prisoners held by Israel due to be released later in the day. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP)
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In depthHow intense mediation led to Hamas disarmament deal built on 'spirit of reciprocity'

Handover of weapons in Gaza depends on withdrawal of Israeli troops – but senior figures in country remain fiercely critical

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Turkey keen to join Lebanon security initiative after Unifil mandate ends

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'Historic' Gaza disarmament deal: What we know so far

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Lebanon's Aoun heads to Turkey seeking support on Israeli withdrawal

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Lebanon issues wanted notice for Antoun Sehnaoui after dinner with Netanyahu

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Israeli politicians show little desire for curbing settlers' West Bank rampage

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Italy and Saudi Arabia oppose Israeli annexation efforts in West Bank

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Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sits across from Lebanese banker Antoun Sehnaoui at a memorial dinner for US senator Lindsey Graham in Washington on Monday. Handout via Reuters

Lebanon issues wanted notice for Antoun Sehnaoui after dinner with Netanyahu

Financier and partner Morgan Ortagus hosted Washington event with 'money the Lebanese people have been robbed of', lawyer says

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Israeli politicians show little desire for curbing settlers' West Bank rampage

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Italy and Saudi Arabia oppose Israeli annexation efforts in West Bank

Europe

Lebanese lawyers file suit against banker Sehnaoui after Netanyahu meeting

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