Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara speaks during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. Reuters
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Al Shara says Israeli aggression is undermining ‘rising’ Syria

Syrian leader tells UN General Assembly that Israel has launched hundreds of attacks while rest of world 'rejoices' at progress in Damascus

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French-led recognition of Palestine 'must not be trivialised', says ambassador

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Benjamin Netanyahu heads to UNGA with few friends 

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on ceasefire breaches in Lebanon

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CommentLebanon’s Joseph Aoun is learning the limits of US influence over Israel

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ExclusiveUnifil counts eight military bases among 30 Israeli positions in south Lebanon

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on the continuing expansion of illegal Israeli settlements

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Israeli forces raid a hospital in Ramallah, where they arrested a man suspected of killing an Israeli. AFP

Israeli man shot dead in West Bank and Palestinian driver killed

Violence has escalated in territory since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel

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UAE official source responds to claims that Israel was warned of October 7 attack

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Have archaeologists confirmed where Jesus was buried?

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DispatchSaturday afternoon in Hebron: Two faces of Israeli occupation in a shared holy site

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Weekend EssayWould a new Israeli government be any different?

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Israel triples E1 construction plan despite international condemnation

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Netanyahu pushes to revoke Israeli citizenships for 'defaming' army

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Weekend EssayWould a new Israeli government be any different?

For the Arab world, fresh Israeli leadership would represent an opportunity, but perhaps not for profound change

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Israel triples E1 construction plan despite international condemnation

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Netanyahu pushes to revoke Israeli citizenships for 'defaming' army

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Israel and Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties

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