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Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as leaders compete to form government
Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has first chance to build a new government and oust the prime minister.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy in West Bank, health ministry says
The Israeli military says its soldiers opened fire at individuals “who intended to hurl stones” at a road used by Israelis.
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Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says
Three children are among those killed in the incident that came a day after heavy rain reportedly flooded tens of thousands of tents across Gaza.
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Gaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same time
A mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms has taken place in the rubble-strewn streets of Gaza.
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Tens of thousands of tents flooded after heavy rains in Gaza
Heavy rain has flooded temporary shelters used by Palestinians displaced during Israel's war with Hamas.
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US midterm results spark fears in Israel over future of two countries' ties
Staunch US support of Israel has been raised as one of the reasons why Republicans performed so badly.
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Trump says US 'won't be paying Israel' by end of year
The president accuses Democrats of weaponising US aid to Israel as a "talking point" with which to attack Republicans.
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Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime
Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.
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Democratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on US military aid decision
Chris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.
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Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.
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Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery
End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
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How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
With more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
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