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Israeli fire kills six in Gaza, including senior Hamas commander
Hamas said Beik was a "member of the General Military Council of the al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas's military wing) and commander of the Northern Brigade"
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Ed Sheeran: Gaza situation unjustifiable and catastrophic
Sheeran has faced criticism after American rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opening act following his pro-Palestinian comments at a concert in New Jersey earlier this month.
Politics
Kushner meets Hamas officials in Egypt as US pushes Gaza peace plan
The peace talks reportedly focused on practical steps towards implementing Trump’s plan, including the proposed disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and humanitarian assistance
Global Affairs
Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza
Trump's Board of Peace said last month it had reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
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Netanyahu, Trump hold first White House talks since Iran war began
The war began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. Although the conflict eased after Washington signalled it wanted diplomacy to take priority, tensions flared again earlier this month when an April ceasefire collapsed. Israel has not been involved in the latest exchange of hostilities between the United States and Iran.
Global Affairs
UN Warns Gaza food gains remain fragile despite improved aid access
According to the assessment, an estimated 1.4 million people, representing 67% of Gaza's population, are experiencing crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity, down from 1.6 million people, or 77%, at the end of last year. It also found that about 212,000 people remain in Emergency conditions, particularly in areas close to the Israeli military-controlled line where humanitarian access remains difficult
Global Affairs
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman - Officials
Al Jazeera said it "strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing" of its correspondent Ahmed Wishah, who was killed in a strike on a central Gaza home on Saturday.
Global Affairs
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan suspended as member States prepare to vote on his future
The 56-year-old prosecutor became one of the most prominent figures at the ICC after seeking arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Gaza.
Global Affairs
EU approves sanctions on Israeli settler groups over West Bank violence
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed the breakthrough, saying it marks a shift in approach. She stated it was "high time we move from deadlock to delivery... extremisms and violence carry consequences."
Global Affairs
UNEP warns funding and staffing pressures threaten global environmental cooperation
In a post on X on Monday, Andersen said the 2025 Annual Report of the United Nations Environment Programme (United Nations Environment Programme) highlighted both the resilience and the continuing challenges facing global environmental cooperation.
Global Affairs
Arab States condemn U.S. envoy’s remarks on Israeli control of Arab territories
The envoy had stated that it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over territories belonging to Arab states, including the occupied West Bank, a position the states described as dangerous and inflammatory.
Global Affairs
Over $7bn pledged to Gaza relief as Trump pushes board of peace plan
The US-led ceasefire framework has two main priorities: dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities and rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure.