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Palestinian factions say they agree to let independent technocrat committee run Gaza
ByLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem October 24, 2025

Administration will manage basic services ‘in cooperation with Arab brothers and international institutions’, says joint statementThe main Palestinian factions have said they have agreed that an independent committee of technocrats would take over the …

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West Bank residents fear they may be Israel’s next target after Gaza
ByWilliam Christou and Sufian Taha in Jenin October 24, 2025

With the war in Gaza drawing down, Palestinians worry the Israeli military will turn its attention towards the West BankShadi Dabaya’s body bears the scars of the Israeli occupation. The 54-year-old proudly stuck out his jaw to show the chunk of his ch…

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US secretary of state Marco Rubio says ‘Hamas cannot be involved in governing Gaza’ – as it happened
ByAmy Sedghi October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Rubio also said the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) cannot play a future role in Gaza, claiming it is a ‘subsidiary of Hamas’At least 14 migrants died when their inflatable dinghy capsized in the Aegean Sea off the Turkish resort of Bodrum, …

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WHO says aid situation in Gaza ‘remains catastrophic’ despite ceasefire – Middle East live
ByAmy Sedghi October 24, 2025

WHO’s director general says there has been little improvement in the amount of aid going into Gaza since the ceasefire took holdSirens that sounded in communities near Gaza early on Friday were determined to be a false identification, the Israeli milit…

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Palestine rights group seeks prosecution of UK citizens who fought for Israel
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor October 23, 2025

Highly unusual court application alleges more than 10 individuals breached foreign enlistment lawsAn attempt to mount a private prosecution is under way alleging British citizens unlawfully went to fight for Israel.An application to a magistrates court…

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Vance says Knesset votes on annexing West Bank are an ‘insult’ as Netanyahu halts progress
ByLorenzo Tondo Jerusalem October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

US vice-president suggests votes were ‘stupid political stunt’ as Israeli PM orders a stop to any further work on bills The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has ordered a halt to the advancement of parliamentary bills linked to the annexatio…

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Marco Rubio warns Israel not to annex West Bank after Knesset vote in favour
ByLorenzo Tondo Jerusalem October 23, 2025

US secretary of state says preliminary move to apply Israeli law in occupied land is ‘counterproductive’ and a threat to peaceMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, on Wednesday warned Israel against annexing the West …

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Palestinian women giving birth in rubble on roads, says senior UN official, as he compares Gaza to dystopian film – as it happened
ByAmy Sedghi October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

This blog is now closed – see all our Middle East coverage hereTurkish peacekeeping forces will continue to help boost the Lebanese army’s capability under a renewed deployment mandate in Lebanon, Turkey’s defence ministry said on Thursday, reports Reu…

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Thursday briefing: While the ceasefire holds, Gaza continues to starve
ByAamna Mohdin October 23, 2025

In today’s newsletter: With most border crossings remaining closed and aid deliveries falling catastrophically short, will the International Court of Justice’s ruling force change for those left behind?Good morning. In the end, the ruling was both simp…

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ICJ orders Israel to allow aid into Gaza and says blockade had been a breach
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor October 22, 2025

Court also found that Israel had a duty not to impede supply of aid by UN organisations including Unrwa Israel must allow aid into Gaza, and its restrictions on doing so over the past two years have put it in breach of its obligations, the UN’s top cou…

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