A drone strike the Israeli military says was targeting a 'Hamas terrorist' struck the humanitarian area of Al-Mawasi in western Khan Yunis. Video / AFP

Hamas reports significant progress in ceasefire talks; deal could finalise this year.

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UN warns of famine as Gaza's health system collapses amid ongoing Israeli bombardment.

Israeli strikes kill 25 in Gaza, including women and children, amid ongoing military ops.

Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust.

Israel strikes Syrian navy, damaging ships and research centre after Assad's ousting.

104 journalists killed in 2024, with over half in Gaza, says International Federation of Journalists.

Trump vows to hit Hamas “harder than anybody” if hostages aren’t released by January 20.

Israel, US discuss ceasefire; hope grows for Hamas hostage release amid ongoing conflict.

Israeli strikes devastate Tyre, destroying homes and infrastructure; 30,000 have no water.

Hezbollah claims 'victory' despite losses; Lebanese army reinforces south under ceasefire.

EU says UN peacekeepers and Lebanese troops should be the only armed forces in the area.

Gaza health ministry says hospitals have two days' fuel left before restricting services.

'Prime Minister Netanyahu is now officially a wanted man,' says Amnesty International.

US says there 'has to be a linkage between a ceasefire and the release of hostages'.

The death toll in Beirut is expected to rise.

Kissufim crossing for aid to Gaza is opened, but agencies say it's insufficient.

In central Gaza, Israeli forces have sent in tanks, sparking panic.

Benjamin Netanyahu admits approving the deadly attack on communications devices.

Residents said the building that was hit at dawn on Sunday had housed at least 30 people.

'Ali is the sole survivor of his family,' said Hussein Khalifeh, his father's uncle.

Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned the clashes.

Netanyahu and Trump are in discussions regarding the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

Airstrikes still rage over Gaza, with recent strikes destroying two homes.

The visit came after Israel strikes killed at least three people near Sidon.

'The enemies should know that they will definitely receive a tooth-breaking response.'

Trump claims the network aired two different responses to a question about Israel.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 10 people were killed in Israel strikes.