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Israel accepts US ‘bridging proposal’ for Gaza ceasefire deal, Blinken says

US secretary of state has warned latest talks may be last opportunity to secure release of hostages

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024

Hezbollah’s tunnel video threatens enemies but leaves much unknown

Lebanese group’s latest video unveils its expansive tunnel network, which it can use to its advantage against Israel.

Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2024

Will the latest talks between Hamas and Israel lead to a ceasefire in Gaza?

Negotiators are hopeful but the US believes it may be the last opportunity to secure release of hostages

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024

Turkey seeks to reassert regional influence following Abbas visit

In a bid to break out of increasing international isolation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara – positioning Turkey as a key player in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2024

Deadly Israeli Strikes As Mediators Push Gaza Truce

Deadly Israeli strikes hit Lebanon and Gaza on Saturday as the US secretary of state headed back to Israel aiming to finalise a Gaza truce agreement, which diplomats say could help avert a wider regional conflagration.

International Business Times · Aug 17, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: new evacuation orders in Gaza as 15 reported killed in Israeli strike – as it happens

Israel’s military spokesperson posted instructions on X for people in parts of central Gaza to evacuate

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2024

Lebanon Health Ministry: At Least Nine Dead In Israeli Strike

Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli air strike on Saturday in southern Lebanon killed nine people, as the Israeli military reported hitting weapons stores of the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement.

International Business Times · Aug 17, 2024

Gaza ceasefire talks to resume next week after no breakthrough in Doha

US, Qatar and Egypt issue optimistic statement that may also be aimed at stalling Iranian retaliation against Israel

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

David Lammy says ‘the time for a deal is now’ as foreign secretary pushes for ceasefire in Gaza

Visit comes hours after Israeli settlers attack a village in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

Netanyahu knows he needs this war to shore up support. Iran should not give him what he wants

The flagging Israeli leader has every reason to involve the US in a regional conflict, but this would be a huge mistake for Tehran, says the writer Seyed Hossein Mousavian

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024