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Iran tells US to step aside as it readies response to Israel

Iran said it asked the US to “step aside” as the country prepares a response to a suspected Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria while Hezbollah, its main proxy in the Middle East, warned the Jewish state it’s prepared for war.

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US And Israel Prepare For Potential Iranian Attack

US and Israel are on high alert for a possible Iranian attack following recent events in the Middle East.

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Iran Vows Retaliation Against Israel For Consulate Airstrike

Iran vows retaliation for airstrike on consulate in Syria, blaming Israel. Tensions escalate in the Middle East.

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McDonald’s buys back all Israel outlets after boycott

McDonald’s has seen a slump in its sales in the Middle East after Alonyal announced it had given away thousands of free meals to Israeli soldiers

Evening Standard

Equities Struggle, Oil Extends Gains On Middle East Worries

The threat of regional war compounded fears that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates as much as previously expected, with focus now on the release of key US jobs data later in the day.

Latin Times

Middle East crisis: World Central Kitchen says only ‘systemic change’ can stop military failures as IDF sacks officers over aid worker deaths – as it happened

WCK says IDF deployed deadly force without regard to protocols in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers

The Guardian - AU

Asian Equities Tumble, Oil Extends Gains On Middle East Worries

The threat of regional war compounded fears that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates as much as previously expected, with focus now on the release of key US jobs data later in the day.

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Middle East crisis: Israel says investigation into its air strike that killed aid workers in Gaza to take weeks – as it happened

Israel government says its report will be ‘transparent’ after seven people working for food charity killed in an Israeli air strike

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: UN human rights council to consider call for Israel arms embargo – as it happened

If draft brought forward by Pakistan is adopted, it would mark the first time that the UN’s top rights body has taken a position on the war in Gaza

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Israel withdraws from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza as Hamas-run media office says hundreds of Palestinians killed – as it happened

Palestinian residents say IDF has ‘destroyed all sense of life’ as it leaves area after two week raid

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Hamas not present at ceasefire talks, reports say; Netanyahu to undergo surgery for a hernia – as it happened

Truce talks had been set to begin again in Cairo on Sunday; Israel PM to be fully sedated after hernia discovered during examination

The Guardian - AU

‘Complicity’: Leaders, activists slam US for sending more arms to Israel

Media reports say the US has agreed to transfer a new weapons package worth $2.5bn to Israel amid its ongoing Gaza war.

Al Jazeera

Middle East crisis: second shipment of Gaza aid sets sail from Cyprus – as it happened

Cargo ship, salvage vessel and a platform carry 400 tonnes of food for region

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah deputy commander – as it happened

IDF says Ali Abed Akhsan Naim, deputy commander of Hezbollah’s rocket and missiles unit, was killed in airstrike in Lebanon

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Middle East crisis: US and Israel in talks to revive Washington trip to discuss Rafah – as it happened

Israeli PM had cancelled officials’ US visit to discuss planned offensive in southern Gaza after the US refused to veto a UN security council vote on a ceasefire

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Israel intensifies strikes on southern Gaza as eight killed in fighting on Lebanese border – as it happened

Attacks around Rafah come despite growing pressure for ceasefire

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Israel recalls ceasefire negotiators from Qatar, claiming Hamas ‘not interested’ in talks – as it happened

Netanyahu’s office said ‘Israel will not cave to Hamas’s delusional demands’, ending immediate attempts to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis live: UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire during Rafah visit – as it happened

António Guterres, standing beside a queue of waiting aid trucks, warns against ground assault on border town

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Israel-Gaza war: US condemns ‘cynical’ Russia and China veto of ceasefire deal; Israel to go into Rafah ‘with or without US support’ – as it happened

Blinken hits back after Russia and China veto draft resolution; Israeli PM says he hopes for US support, but will go into Rafah without it

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: consensus among US and Arab allies on need for immediate, sustained Gaza ceasefire, says Blinken – as it happened

US secretary of state says he believes ceasefire deal for Gaza is still possible

Salon

Jared touts Gaza "waterfront property"

Trump’s son-in-law and former Middle East adviser wants Israel to “move the people out” and “finish the job”

International Business Times

Middle East Conflict: US Confirms Israel Killed Hamas Military Wing Deputy Leader

On Day 165 of the Israel-Hamas war, the White House confirmed that Israeli troops have killed a major figure in Hamas' military leadership: the military wing chief's deputy leader.

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China's Envoy Wang Kejian Meets With Hamas Leader

China's envoy engages with Hamas and Israeli officials to discuss Gaza conflict and peace efforts in the Middle East.

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: no way to eliminate Hamas in Rafah without ground offensive, says Netanyahu – as it happened

Israeli prime minister reiterates that he plans to order a ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip where a huge number of displaced Palestinians are living

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US Secretary Of State To Broker Ceasefire Agreement In Middle East

US Secretary of State Blinken's diplomatic mission to Saudi Arabia and Egypt aims to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, address hostage release, ...

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