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What is happening in Israel?

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Israel is facing criticism for a plan to relocate Palestinians in Gaza, is conducting airstrikes in Syria to protect Druze communities, and is under international scrutiny regarding its actions in Gaza. Diplomatic efforts and humanitarian concerns are ongoing.

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Israel strikes Damascus as fighting rages in southern Syria

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  • Israeli airstrikes hit Damascus, targeting the defence ministry and areas near the presidential palace.
  • Israel has pledged to protect Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded Syrian forces withdraw. 12s
  • Violence around Suwayda has resulted in scores of deaths amid clashes between Druze, government forces, and Bedouin tribes. 32s
  • Israeli Druze have called for military protection, and some crossed the border into Syria despite government warnings. 49s
  • The violence poses significant challenges for Syria's interim president as he seeks to unify the country. 1m 34s
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Israel strikes Damascus as fighting rages in southern Syria
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Reuters
1 day ago
Israel strikes Damascus as fighting rages in southern Syria

Israel launched airstrikes on Syrian military targets in Damascus and near the presidential palace, aiming to protect Druze communities in southern Syria amid escalating violence.

Officials from 30 countries meet in Colombia to halt Gaza war
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Officials from 30 countries meet in Colombia to halt Gaza war

Delegates from 30 countries and the UN met in Colombia to discuss concrete actions against Israel over its conduct in Gaza, including enforcing ICC arrest warrants and halting arms transfers.

EU foreign ministers discuss deal with Israel to increase Gaza aid
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Africanews
2 days ago
EU foreign ministers discuss deal with Israel to increase Gaza aid

EU officials are pressing Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, with a new aid agreement under discussion but not yet fully implemented.

Critics slam Israeli scheme to move Gazans to 'humanitarian city'
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Reuters
2 days ago
Critics slam Israeli scheme to move Gazans to 'humanitarian city'

Israel plans to move hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians to a 'humanitarian city' in Gaza, sparking criticism and concerns about forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.

Syrian forces enter Sweida city following deadly clashes
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Reuters
2 days ago
Syrian forces enter Sweida city following deadly clashes

Israel carried out airstrikes on Syrian government troops entering Sweida, stating its intent to protect the Druze population and keep the border area demilitarized.

Israel has no plans for long-term control of Gaza: FM Sa'ar
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Euronews
2 days ago
Israel has no plans for long-term control of Gaza: FM Sa'ar

Israel's foreign minister stated that Israel does not intend to control Gaza long term, emphasizing security concerns and the importance of humanitarian aid reaching civilians.

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