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Fighters with Al Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, on patrol in Gaza. EPA

Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace chief presses Hamas to disarm ‘without delay’

No credible pathway to Palestinian statehood if enclave remains under control of armed groups, Nickolay Mladenov says

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Thousands in Gaza risk going blind over lack of proper treatment

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The body of one of the children is carried during the funeral in Tammun, in the occupied West Bank. Reuters

Israeli forces kill Palestinian family in occupied West Bank

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Eight nations condemn Israel for Ramadan closure of Al Aqsa

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Aid workers fear Israeli curbs on their operations in Gaza will leave vulnerable Palestinians in the lurch. AFP

Aid workers shut out of Gaza despite Israeli reprieve

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'You don't forget famine': Panic buying in Gaza as Israel shuts key crossing

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UAE’s Mother of the Nation ship arrives in Egypt with 7,300 tonnes of Gaza aid

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Muslim states urge Trump to fulfil pledge to prevent West Bank annexation

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Israeli court grants 'temporary injunction' to delay West Bank and Gaza ban for dozens of NGOs

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  • The war continues to impact aviation across the Gulf. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    Which flights are suspended or delayed at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports?

  • Gooder Skatepark had its grand opening in Alserkal Avenue on the day drone attacks started in Dubai. Photo: Studio Pheasant

    From Dubai skatepark to Yas waterpark, UAE openings push forward amid conflict

  • As schools in the UAE turn to remote learning, experts advise building a simple routine with realistic expectations and a reward system. Photo: Thomas Park / Unsplash
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    Home-schooling tips: Simple routine, realistic expectations and a reward system

  • Coca-Cola Arena is located in Dubai's City Walk district. Coca-Cola Arena

    Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena shifts from concerts to shopping sale

  • JESS Arabian Ranches players celebrate after winning the Under 16 cup title at the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens in the UK. Photo: JESS

    Dubai school puts UAE rugby on international map after reclaiming sevens title

  • The Indian Institute of Technology in Abu Dhabi hosted an AI workshop for more than 40 Emirati high school pupils last year. Victor Besa / The National

    CommentHow the UAE is using AI to build a better future for the next generation

  • Former player Fatma Al Nabhani of Oman, centre, was one of the beneficiaries of the WTA Coaches Program. Photo: Jimmie48/WTA

    WTA initiative aims to reshape coaching landscape for Arab women

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    Dubai rental listings rise as tenants seek better pricing and flexibility


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Our cartoonist's take on the G7 meeting amid wars in Ukraine and Iran

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