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Gaza

UN inquiry demands release of detained Gaza hospital director

A United Nations inquiry has called for the immediate release of prominent Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been detained by Israel, saying reports of his treatment in custody raise serious concerns about possible violations of international law.

18:47
Gaza

Gaza hunger crisis worsens as aid cuts threaten millions

Months of progress against hunger in Gaza are at risk of being reversed as aid funding runs out and relief operations are scaled back, with a new assessment warning that two-thirds of the population could face acute hunger by the end of the year.

17:49
Gaza reconstruction

Oxfam warns Gaza rebuilding will fail without Palestinian leadership

Gaza's US$71.4 billion reconstruction effort will fail unless Palestinians lead the process, according to a new report by Oxfam and two Palestinian organisations, which argues previous rebuilding efforts were repeatedly undermined by conflict, restrictions and funding shortfalls.

18:59
View from Iran

Iran warns U.S. over strikes as tensions with UK deepen

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned that Tehran would target remaining infrastructure in the region if the Islamic Republic’s infrastructure were attacked by the U.S. military, according to the Defa Press military news website.

13:25
Explainer

Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?

The four-year truce that helped stabilise Yemen appears to have collapsed after the Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia, accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under its control. The escalation raises fears of a wider regional conflict.

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