A staircase descends into the now empty Mamilla pool. Photo: Wikipedia

PM’s Jerusalem Day declaration triggers archaeological dispute over Mamilla pool

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu wants ancient reservoir site surrounded by Muslim burials to be developed into tourism site

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CommentWhy Kneecap aren't going to change their tune on Palestine

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Gaza families erased in new wave of brutal Israeli strikes

MENA

Israeli army claims about 40,000 militants remain in Gaza

MENA

Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir breaches Al Aqsa Mosque compound

MENA

Head of US-Israeli aid agency for Gaza resigns

MENA

Outrage as at least 40 killed while sleeping in Gaza school shelter

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Jerusalem Day celebrates Israel’s capture of the city in 1967, when Arab forces were defeated in the eastern part. AFP

Palestinians brace for show of Israeli ultra-nationalism on Jerusalem Day

Holding a 'special' cabinet meeting in most volatile area of city is 'playing with matches', says lawyer

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Leaked plan suggests Israel aims to control 75% of Gaza in two months

MENA

Hamas not looting Gaza aid lorries, says head of World Food Programme

MENA

AnalysisRisks remain in Syria but none of the main players want the country to implode

MENA

Gaza aid looters are desperate and hungry, UNRWA says

UAE

Kidnapped academic Elizabeth Tsurkov could be freed soon in Iraq exchange deal

MENA

Lebanese defy Israeli bombings for first election in the south in years

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A Palestinian girl struggles to get food at a distribution point in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. AFP

Gaza aid looters are desperate and hungry, UNRWA says

Thefts are by-product of placing 2.2 million people under constant bombardment and deprivation, says agency

UAE

Kidnapped academic Elizabeth Tsurkov could be freed soon in Iraq exchange deal

MENA

Lebanese defy Israeli bombings for first election in the south in years

MENA

France and Saudi Arabia call for action on two-state solution at June UN conference

MENA

Israel has authorised only a 'teaspoon' of aid into Gaza, says UN chief

US

Severe hunger grips northern Gaza amid aid blockade and bakery closures

MENA

Jewish split over Gaza deepens in the UK

UK

Nvidia gives strong forecast despite chip export controls

Palestine's UN envoy breaks down as he pleads with Security Council over Gaza

Heathrow chief’s phone on silent mode as fire caused airport to close, inquiry finds

Former Syrian rebel spokesman jailed for war crimes

UAE workplaces tipped to embrace 'gamification' in effort to boost productivity

Today's cartoonShadi's take on the possibility of inspections at Iran nuclear sites

Fed expects difficult trade-offs if Trump tariffs reignite inflation, meeting minutes show

UAE and EU hold talks on trade deal

US to deny visas to officials who censor Americans' opinions

US envoy optimistic latest Gaza ceasefire deal will be agreed to

Trump says he warned Netanyahu against striking Iran

Palestine's UN envoy breaks down as he pleads with Security Council over Gaza

Trump administration freezes new student visa interviews worldwide

Macron's wife filmed shoving him in face during Vietnam trip

What is the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation?

Could Amal Clooney be barred from US due to ICC sanctions?

Macron caught off-guard as wife shoves him in face

Macron caught off-guard as wife shoves him in face

Trump blasts Putin over Ukraine bombings

Trump blasts Putin over Ukraine bombings

Netanyahu appears in controversial tunnel network under East Jerusalem

Netanyahu appears in controversial tunnel network under East Jerusalem

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