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Mass grave reveals scale of unlawful killings by Egyptian army in Sinai, say campaigners
ByKaamil Ahmed September 22, 2025

Human rights group says hundreds of skeletons found exposed or buried just below ground during research into killings of civiliansHundreds of bodies could have been buried at a mass grave discovered in Egypt’s Sinai province by human rights campaigners…

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Abbas says Hamas must ‘surrender their weapons’ – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe September 22, 2025September 23, 2025

This blog is now closed. See our full report hereThe Israeli military, which justifies its assault on Gaza City by saying it wants to “destroy Hamas military infrastructure” hasn’t given a timeline for the ground offensive, but there are indications it…

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With or without a ceasefire, humanitarian aid must enter Gaza. We managed it in previous wars | Moazzam Malik
ByMoazzam Malik September 22, 2025

Global powers ensured aid during civil wars in Syria and Sudan. We need a ‘Lifeline Rafah’ before more people starveMoazzam Malik is CEO of Save the ChildrenAs the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza deepens, world leaders gathering for the UN general ass…

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Attacks on aid workers are outrageous. This violence needs more attention and it has to stop | Andrew Colvin and Jagan Chapagain
ByAndrew Colvin and Jagan Chapagain September 22, 2025

Humanitarian workers can’t be brave at any cost. Australia’s new declaration will help protect themThe phone call every humanitarian worker’s family dreads came to Zomi Frankcom’s family in April 2024. An Australian, Frankcom was in Gaza with World Cen…

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Starmer finally said it: ‘We recognise Palestine.’ But Gaza desperately needs action – where is that? | Nesrine Malik
ByNesrine Malik September 22, 2025

The British PM and others offered fine words, but after all the horror, many will say too little, too late. Palestinians need unfettered support – and nowWelcome, but behind the curve. That is the summary of the coordinated recognition of a Palestinian…

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Latest recognitions of Palestinian state will deepen global diplomatic rifts
ByAndrew Roth in New York September 21, 2025

Israel threatens retaliatory West Bank annexations as move by UK, Canada and Australia increases tension with US• UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of Palestine, with wave of Israel’s allies to followThe recognition of a Palestinian …

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Latest recognitions of Palestinian state will deepen global diplomatic rifts
ByAndrew Roth in New York September 21, 2025

Israel threatens retaliatory West Bank annexations as move by UK, Canada and Australia increases tension with US• UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of Palestine, with wave of Israel’s allies to followThe recognition of a Palestinian …

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At least 40 killed in Gaza and five in Lebanon in Israeli strikes
ByWilliam Christou September 21, 2025

Military steps up Gaza City takeover campaign as high-rise towers targeted and residents ordered to leaveIsraeli strikes killed at least 40 people in Gaza on Sunday, including 19 women and children, as well as five people in Lebanon.At least 14 people …

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What role has Britain played in the history of Israel and Palestine?
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 21, 2025

British politicians were heavily involved in region in early to mid 1900s, as Israel was established and Palestinians displacedIn announcing at the UN in July that the UK would recognise a Palestinian state, the UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, said …

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What role has Britain played in the history of Israel and Palestine?
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 21, 2025

British politicians were heavily involved in region in early to mid 1900s, as Israel was established and Palestinians displacedIn announcing at the UN in July that the UK would recognise a Palestinian state, the UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, said …

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