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Israel pledges response to Iran as mass grave uncovered in Gaza hospital
Iran says it does ‘not seek to expand the war’ but will respond to attacks, while a mass grave has been found in Gaza.
Published On 16 Apr 2024
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Will Israel respond to Iran’s first-ever direct attack?
The Israeli government says it’s weighing its options amid calls from allies to de-escalate tensions.
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Published On 15 Apr 2024
Video Duration 28 minutes 00 seconds
US legislators renew push for additional aid to Israel after Iran attack
Despite concerns over Israeli abuses in Gaza, US lawmakers are calling for approval of $14bn in assistance to Israel.
Published On 15 Apr 2024
‘Crimes against humanity’ may have been committed in Sudan, says UN chief
Antonio Guterres says war is being waged on the Sudanese people, warns of escalating unrest in el-Fasher, Darfur.
Published On 15 Apr 2024

Several allies warn against an escalation after Iran’s weekend attack on Israel increases fears of wider regional war.

Hezbollah says it detonated ‘explosive devices’ targeting Israeli soldiers who crossed the border into Lebanon.

Iran launches a direct military attack in response to Israel’s strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria.

Israeli soldiers opened fire on displaced Palestinians as thousands attempted to return to their homes in north Gaza.

Saudi football authorities to review fan protocols after Al Ittihad’s Abderrazak Hamdallah was whipped by a spectator.

Germany promises $260m as European diplomats meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of the conflict.

Iran and its supporters at the UN were keen to point out a double standard they said was at work.

Mohammed Hamo is the first Syrian officer to face trial in Europe over military operations in the civil war.

Mobs of Israeli settlers have rampaged through the occupied West Bank attacking Palestinians and their property.

From cyberattacks and assassinations to drone strikes, Israel-linked plots have targeted Iran for years.

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