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50 mins agoIsrael, Hamas accused of war crimes in new UN reportBoth are accused of targeting civilian populations, while Israel is also accused of crimes against humanity.50 mins agoMiddle East
1 hr agoDozens dead as fire engulfs Kuwait residential blockAt least 41 people have been killed, many of them thought to be foreign workers, officials say.1 hr agoMiddle East
19 hrs agoHamas seeks 'complete halt' to war in Gaza proposal responseThe group told the BBC that it still required a commitment to a permanent ceasefire.19 hrs agoMiddle East
21 hrs agoBlinken says fate of ceasefire plan down to HamasThe US diplomat says Israel's prime minister "reaffirmed his commitment" to a Gaza ceasefire plan.21 hrs agoMiddle East
21 hrs agoUN 'shocked' at Israeli hostage rescue's impact on Gaza civiliansThe UN human rights office says Israeli forces' actions on Saturday could amount to war crimes.21 hrs agoMiddle East
1 day agoUN Security Council backs US Gaza ceasefire resolutionThe proposal sets out conditions for a "complete ceasefire" and the release of hostages held by Hamas.1 day agoMiddle East
2 days agoHardliners dominate Iran presidential candidatesHardliners look set to hold on to the presidency after Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash.2 days agoMiddle East
2 days agoHow Gaza hostage raid ended with Israel striking crowded streetsAir strikes were called in after special forces became trapped, killing scores of Palestinians.2 days agoMiddle East
2 days agoIsrael buoyed by hostage rescue - but way ahead still fraught Israel and Hamas's demands remain on the table, as the raid punctuates efforts to bridge deep gaps. 2 days agoMiddle East
