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The Israeli military targets hospitals, multistorey buildings as it intensifies its offensive to seize Gaza City.Israel has been pounding Gaza’s largest medical complex, levelling whole blocks and sending terrified patients scrambling for safety as its army continued a ground operation to seize Gaza City.Doctors inside al-Shifa Hospital on Sunday described “horrific scenes” as many were forced to flee despite needing urgent care. Hasan al-Sha’ir, the hospital’s medical director, said that staff have continued to work “despite the harsh conditions and overwhelming fear”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Hamas tells Israel to cease Gaza City attacks as captives’ lives…

In an exclusive interview, Tom Barrack says Hezbollah’s legitimacy within Lebanon’s political system makes solving conflict with Israel difficult.Convincing Hezbollah to give up its weapons is the job of the Lebanese government, and the United States is not interested in pressuring anybody, the US special envoy for Syrian affairs, Tom Barrack, has told media.Barrack’s comments come a day after Hezbollah’s leader, Naim Qassem, once again rejected the Lebanese government’s attempts for the group to disarm, which was one of the key parts of the November ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Trump says he…

A year on from Israel’s assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, reports say Hezbollah, the Lebanese group he led, is regrouping.Analysts believe that while a weakened Hezbollah can no longer pose a significant threat to Israel, it can still create chaos and challenge opponents domestically as it tries to find a political footing to preserve its clout.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Photos: Tens of thousands rally in Berlin against German support for Israellist 2 of 3Week in Pictures: From a typhoon in Asia to missile strikes in Kyivlist 3 of 3Here’s what happened in Gaza while world’s focus was…

Israeli tanks are advancing in Tal al-Hawa, Sabra and other neighbourhoods of Gaza City in their ground invasion.Hamas has issued what it calls a “warning” that the lives of two captives held in Gaza City are in danger as Israeli tanks push deeper inside several neighbourhoods of the besieged urban centre, where tens of thousands of Palestinians are trapped by Israel’s ground invasion and bombardment.The Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian group, said on Sunday that contact has been lost with fighters holding Omri Miran and Matan Angrest after “brutal military operations and violent targeting in the Sabra…

The mass mobilisation for Palestine across Italy echoed in Gaza. We are truly grateful.Last Monday, I was out in the street trying to catch an internet signal in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip – something that has become almost impossible in Gaza. Our home had just been bombed for the third time during the war, and we had been forced to flee for the tenth time. I had just lost everything once again.My heart was heavy with grief, and everything around me reminded me of the loss that had befallen us.When I finally managed to connect, videos, photos, and…

The US plan ousts Hamas and forms an administration that will later be handed over to a reformed Palestinian Authority.Tony Blair, who was British prime minister during the 2003 United States-led invasion and occupation of Iraq based on false claims about weapons of mass destruction, and is regarded by many in the Arab world and in the United Kingdom as a “war criminal”, has helped develop “day after” plans for Israel’s war on Gaza.The highly divisive figure is envisaged in United States President Donald Trump’s 21-point plan presented to Arab and Muslim leaders to become the de facto governor-general of…

UEFA club champions Paris Saint-Germain will make their FIFA Intercontinental Cup final debut in Doha on December 17.European Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will play their first-ever Intercontinental Cup final in Doha, Qatar, on December 17, FIFA has said.The announcement came on Sunday, even as PSG’s opponents will be determined four days earlier in the final playoff, called the Challenger Cup.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4UFC: Carlos Ulberg sends message with first-round KO of Dominick Reyeslist 2 of 4Ducati’s Marc Marquez wins his seventh MotoGP title at Japanese Grand Prixlist 3 of 4India vs Pakistan: Cricket…

For Abeer Hassan, looking after her autistic son, Abdallah, has been perilous amid Israeli bombardment, displacement.Amid relentless forced Palestinian displacement in Gaza under intense Israeli bombardment, taking care of children with special needs becomes even more perilous.Abeer Hassan, looking after her autistic son, Abdallah, in Deir el-Balah, says the constant Israeli explosions terrify him.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Fact check: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech at the UNGAlist 2 of 3What’s behind Microsoft’s canceling of some services to Israel’s military?list 3 of 3Nearly half of Gaza war deaths reported in areas Israel called ‘safe’end of list“As the…

After about a decade, Iran is again subject to UN sanctions as the West piles pressure on Tehran, despite opposition from Russia and China.Tehran, Iran – After about a decade, Iran is once more subject to United Nations sanctions as the West piles pressure on Tehran, despite opposition from Russia and China.The sanctions were automatically reinstated at midnight GMT on Sunday after the European signatories of Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal invoked the “snapback” mechanism of the landmark accord to reactivate them.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iran recalls envoys to UK, France, Germany as UN sanctions reimposedlist 2…

Italian race organiser says there is high possibility of race disruption due to participation of Israeli team.The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team has been excluded from Italy’s upcoming Giro dell’Emilia competition due to concerns over public safety, race organisers said.The decision announced on Saturday comes after the recent Vuelta a Espana cycling race suffered several disruptions by pro-Palestinian protesters who took to the streets of the Spanish capital, Madrid, to block the participation of Israel-Premier Tech, forcing the cancellation of the race’s final stage.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Meta profits as ads promote illegal Israeli settlements in West…