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Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalates as Israeli jets relentlessly strike central Gaza, signaling a prolonged and uncertain future. #WarTales

An Israeli woman speaks out about her harrowing experience as a hostage in Gaza, describing the constant fear and inappropriate touching she endured.

Attack came in wake of container ship being struck by a missile

Even amid the despair that haunts our world, good can come out of evil. We need to believe that, for the sake of our future, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

Israeli control over the corridor between Gaza and Egypt would mean a de facto full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip.

Disinformation wars on social media have been on the rise the past few years and 2023 was no exception. The FRANCE 24 Observers team select a fact-check that has marked each month of this year.

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US Navy helicopters sank three small boats used by Iran-backed Houthi militants to attack a Maersk merchant vessel in the Red Sea, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday. A spokesperson for the Yemen-based Houthis said 10 militants were “killed or missing” following the US strike. The Houthis have repeatedly…

An escalation could spark a conflagration that would bring Israel into open confrontation with Iran, and suck in the US too, writes Julian Borger

From a devastating earthquake in Syria and Turkey to a march on Moscow and the war against Hamas in Gaza, 2023 was full of dramatic moments, from the heartfelt to the heartbreaking. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at 12 key events that defined the year in news.

Israelis and Palestinians end a dark year on Sunday, with no end in sight to the deadliest military offensive on Gaza, triggered by Hamas' bloodiest attack on Israel.