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Massive expansion raises grave concerns about future of Palestinian state

'Absurd to keep saying that South Africa is acting on behalf of Hamas,' says South African government spokesperson

FM Yi calls on int’l community to ensure immediate ceasefire, make humanitarian relief moral responsibility

Negotiators from Hamas, Qatar and Egypt - but not Israel - are in Cairo trying to secure a 40-day ceasefire in the war

Framework for six-week pause is in place, path to ceasefire 'straightforward': US official says

Most world powers deem the settlements illegal; Israel disputes that, citing historical claims to the West Bank

'We will continue the momentum of settlement throughout the country,' vows Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Truce deal could include release of several hundred Palestinian detainees held by Israel

ICJ has been hearing arguments from more than 50 states following a request by the UN General Assembly in 2022

Since Oct. 7, US has dispatched military equipment, provided intelligence support, sent warships to support Israel

Fatah and Hamas are making efforts to reach an agreement over a unity government, due to meet in Moscow on Wednesday

In communique, information ministers condemn Israeli military aggression against Palestinians

More than 50 states are due to present their stances in the week-long hearings

Neighbours, relatives around bombing site vent anger at US for vetoing UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

10 states including South Africa overwhelmingly critical of Israel's conduct in occupied territories

13 council members voted in favour of the Algerian-drafted text, while Britain abstained

Latest reports confirm Gaza’s precipitous slide into hunger and disease, says UN organisation

United States draft UN resolution condemns Israeli calls for settlers in Gaza, opposes reducing Gaza's territory

Hamas denounced the proposed restrictions and the Palestinian Islamic council called on all Muslims to visit Al Aqsa

'The United States does not support action on this draft resolution,' says US Ambassador to the UN Thomas-Greenfield

US diplomat says there is an urgent imperative for a Palestinian state ensuring Israel's security

'A Palestinian state is an existential threat to the State of Israel as was proven on Oct. 7,' says finance minister

PMs of the three countries also said the ICJ ruling in a genocide case obligated Israel to protect civilians

Israeli military spokesman said hostages were being held on second floor of a building

Law of Return basically says that any Jew has right to relocate to Israel and acquire Israeli citizenship

Riyadh urges UNSC members to recognise Palestinian state on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as capital

Resistance group's counterproposal envisages three phases of truce, each lasting 45 days

While the ICJ order is binding, the absence of enforcement mechanisms will eventually hinder its effectiveness

Beijing released a white paper on its counter-terrorism approach to 'dispel disinformation'

A prominent barrister known for his role in prosecuting Serbia's Milosevic, weighs in on the Hague proceedings

Houthis attack Red Sea shipping, US and Britain retaliate; ceasefire talks for Gaza amid intense fighting

Israeli settler violence against Palestinians have increased in recent months as Jewish settlements have expanded

All Jewish settlements in occupied West Bank are considered illegal under international law

No let-up in Israel’s aerial bombardment in Gaza as death toll reaches close to 27,000

Before flattening of the Gaza project, Israel had turned Gaza into an open air prison

Palestinian death toll from Israel’s horrific strikes in Gaza has reached 26,751 since October 7

10 Israeli special forces personnel raided Jenin's Ibn Sina Hospital in West Bank, killing 3 youths, media reports

The hosts will face the winner of Tuesday's last-16 meeting between Uzbekistan and Thailand

European Commission to review UNRWA funding amid Israeli allegations of staff involvement in Oct. 7 Hamas attacks

UN urges funding for UNRWA; Israel alleges agency aids Hamas, worsens Gaza crisis

Germany, Britain among donors to follow US' lead and suspend additional funding to agency over unspecified accusations

Israeli forces advance, cutting off hospitals; ceasefire prospects distant

Atrocities, mayhem underway against Gazans for more than 100 days is now toiling its very own existence

Disregarding repeated calls for ceasefire, Israel sustained its brutal attacks on Gaza till time Hamas is liquidated

Death toll in Gaza reaches 24,762 as 142 more Palestinians killed in past 24 hours; 278 more injured

The crowd of over 40,000 in Doha roared their support for Palestine

UN condemns Israel for firing on hospital in Gaza; Israel advances in Khan Younis; Palestinian death toll rises

Army says Ahmed Abdullah Abu Shalal responsible for ‘number of terrorist attacks’ without providing details of attacks

Hamas clashes with Israeli forces in Khan Younis; Israeli tanks hit Al-Bureij and Al-Maghazi camps in central Gaza

Iranian FM says Houthi attacks in Red Sea will continue 'as long as the genocide in the Gaza war continues'