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At least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians had been held at notorious Israeli jail, say Gaza officials
ByLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem and Seham Tantesh in Gaza October 20, 2025

Documents indicate they came from Sde Teiman, which already faces allegations of torture and unlawful deathsMiddle East crisis – live updatesAt least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians returned by Israel to Gaza had been held in a notorious detention…

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Australian Gaza flotilla activist on his time in a notorious Israeli prison – podcast
By October 20, 2025

Earlier this month Australian Surya McEwen was among hundreds of humanitarians and activists onboard an aid flotilla bound for Gaza when the fleet was intercepted by the Israeli military.McEwen joins Nour Haydar to talk about what it was like being ins…

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Hamas says it will hand over another hostage body as tensions over truce continue – as it happened
ByGuardian staff October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Group says it will release body on Monday evening as delay in returning hostage remains causes outrage in Israel. This live blog is closedThe Guardian’s global affairs correspondent, Andrew Roth, has written an interesting profile on Jared Kushner in w…

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The origins of today’s conflict between American Jews over Israel – podcast
By October 20, 2025

In the early years, American Jewish support for Israel was a fraught issue. The turning point was the six-day war of 1967, which solidified a strength of feeling that has only recently begun to fractureBy Mark Mazower. Read by Kerry Shale Continue rea…

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Palestinians in Gaza fear ceasefire ‘could collapse at any moment’
BySeham Tantesh in Gaza and William Christou in Jerusalem October 19, 2025

Wave of Israeli airstrikes leaves nine-day truce teetering as residents recall previous dashed peace hopesMiddle East crisis – live updates For two years, Ismail Baba had dreamed of a ceasefire. The father of four had been displaced 11 times during the…

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War in Gaza caused big political shifts, and more are likely on the road to peace
ByJason Burke October 19, 2025

Trump’s 20-point plan is forcing Middle East rivals to set aside differences and collaborate after years of competitionMiddle East crisis – live updatesIf the war in Gaza had dramatic consequences across the Middle East, overturning long-held assumptio…

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Houthi rebels detain 20 UN staff in Yemen
ByAssociated Press October 19, 2025

Five Yemenis and 15 foreign workers held as Iran-backed group steps up its campaign against international agenciesHouthi rebels have detained 20 employees at a UN facility in Sana’a, the capital of Yemen.They are holding five Yemenis and 15 internation…

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Strikes hit Gaza after truce violations alleged – as it happened
ByMatthew Pearce October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

This blog is now closed. See our latest full report here: Scramble to shore up ceasefire as Israel hits Gaza with deadly raids Freed Israeli hostage David Cunio received a hero’s welcome in the city of Yavne, where residents lined the streets waving Is…

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Scramble to shore up ceasefire as Israel hits Gaza with deadly raids
ByStaff and agencies October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

IDF says attack followed Hamas forces killing two soldiers, but both sides say they are committed to ceasefireIsrael launched waves of lethal airstrikes on Sunday and cut off all aid into Gaza “until further notice” after a reported attack by Hamas, in…

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Israel identifies body of 11th hostage from Gaza amid ceasefire tensions
ByStaff and agencies October 19, 2025

Israeli military says it has remains of Ronen Engel, one of two bodies returned by Hamas late on SaturdayIsrael’s military has identified one of two dead hostages returned by Hamas, amid ongoing tensions over the Gaza ceasefire and a dispute over the r…

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