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Hundreds of Palestinians have crowded into a squalid tent camp in southern Gaza, an image that has brought back memories of their greatest trauma

Gaza City hospital under ‘imminent’ threat’ after Israeli military order, says Palestinian Red Crescent group; Hamas releases two US hostages

Madagascar is in the throes of a tense presidential election campaign, with 11 of the 13 candidates saying they've been unfairly treated by authorities, while the UN has accused police of using disproportionate force to disperse opposition rallies. Incumbent President Andry Rajoelina, who's standing for re-election on 16 November, responded…

New York is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, a two million-strong community that has suffered anguish in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Many Jewish New Yorkers back the Israeli government's response to the attacks and have rallied in support of Israel.…

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The US president was empathetic, sharp and subtle, but there are signs that his closest Arab allies are losing patience

Washington rejects humanitarian pauses, prioritizes direct diplomacy

The population of the Gaza Strip remains cut off from basic supplies like water, food, and electricity since Israel’s defence minister, Yoav Gallant, ordered a “complete siege”. No aid has been able to reach Gaza and the first promised convoy has just been delayed further.

Labelling aid trucks ‘the difference between life and death’, Antonio Guterres called for access via the Rafah crossing.