Middle East

Hamas urged the UN to protect the remaining hospitals and medical facilities in northern Gaza. (EPA PHOTO)
Middle East
Nidal al-Mughrabi and Maytaal Angel

Israel detains 240 people, medics after Gaza hospital raid

The World Health Organisation says it is ‘appalled’ by Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, which saw 240 people detained - including dozens of medics.

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Celebrating Syrians have gathered for weeks since the ouster of the Assad regime.
Middle East
The New York Times

In Syria, the US hopes to avoid replay of Afghanistan

THE NEW YORK TIMES: American officials are wary as they try to persuade the rebels now in control in Syria to govern with an inclusive and moderate hand in a bid to avoid repeating history.

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Contact with the staff of a northern Gaza hospital have been lost after a raid by Israel.
Middle East

Israel raids, burns one of Gaza’s last hospitals

Palestinian authorities say they have lost contact with staff of one of three remaining hospitals in northern Gaza after a raid by Israeli forces.

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It's alleged Sara Netanyahu encouraged police to crack down violently on anti-government protesters. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Staff Writers

‘Witch hunt’: Netanyahu's wife under investigation

An investigation has been launched after claims Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara harassed opponents and witnesses in her husband's corruption trial.

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Much of Gaza is in ruins and most of the population of 2.3 million has been displaced.
Middle East

Israel loosened rules at start of Gaza war

Israel changed its rules of engagement at the start of the Gaza war to allow commanders more flexibility to order attacks on targets despite civilian risks.

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A five-member news crew from Al-Quds Today TV died when an Israeli air strike hit their vehicle. (EPA PHOTO)
Middle East

Israeli strike kills five journalists in Gaza: medics

An Israeli air strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital, Gaza authorities say.

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Most of population of 2.3 million Palestinians has been displaced and much of Gaza is in ruins.
Middle East

Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay

The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel have hit some more snags in efforts to conclude a ceasefire agreement.

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Authorities reportedly have ‘extreme concern’ for Asma al-Assad.
World
Will Stewart

‘Extreme concern’ for Al-Assad’s wife after divorce claims

Authorities reportedly have ‘extreme concern’ for Asma al-Assad after reports emerged she had filed for divorce from deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad.

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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by an Israeli bomb in Iran in July. (AP PHOTO)
Middle East
Staff Writers

Israel owns up to killing Hamas leader in chilling warning

For the first time Israel has claimed responsibility for the July assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

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Israel's offensive has killed more than 45,200 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. (EPA PHOTO)
Middle East

Israeli air strikes kill 20 people in Gaza: medics

Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 20 people, Palestinian medics say.

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Internally displaced Palestinian children queue to receive food distributed by charitable organisations in the Nasser neighborhood of Gaza City.
Middle East
The New York Times

Organised looting throws Gaza deeper into chaos

THE NEW YORK TIMES: What began as smaller-scale attempts to seize aid early in the year — often by hungry residents of Gaza — has now become ‘systematic, tactical, armed, crime-syndicate looting’.

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Medics at Kamal Adwan hospital are worried about the health of patients if the facility is closed.
Middle East
Staff Writers

Israel orders hospital closure as doctors fear for patients

Medics at a northern Gaza hospital are scrambling to rescue patients following an order from Israel to close down the facility.

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More than a dozen people were injured when a missile from Yemen struck a neighbourhood of Tel Aviv.
Middle East
Staff Writers

Yemen fires rocket into Tel Aviv as reprisal against Israel attack

A missile from Yemen has hit an area of Tel Aviv, Israel's military says, less than two days after deadly Israeli strikes on Yemen's Houthi-held capital.

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The swift overthrow of Assad raises questions about whether the rebels can ensure an orderly change. (AP PHOTO)
Politics
Humeyra Pamuk

Top US officials in Damascus to meet new Syrian rulers

US diplomats are visiting Syria for the first time since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad to hold talks in Damascus with the country's new leaders.

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Donald Trump’s threat reportedly played a ‘big factor’ in hostage and ceasefire talks, with Hamas now scrambling to make concessions.
World
Max Corstorphan

Trump threat sparks Hamas concessions, says official

A threatening message from President-elect Donald Trump has high-ranking Hamas officials scrambling to reach a truce deal with Israel, halting war in Gaza and bringing forward the release of hostages. 

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