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‘A deadly scheme’: Palestinians face indiscriminate gunfire at food sites
ByManisha Ganguly August 9, 2025

Investigation based on visual evidence, bullets, medical records and testimony appears to show sustained pattern of Israeli shootingsWarning: includes images of blood and graphic scenesEhab Nuor, a 23-year-old barber, lies flat on the sand behind entan…

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Israeli plan to seize Gaza City an ‘unprecedented provocation’, Palestinian Authority says – as it happened
ByCharlie Moloney August 9, 2025August 9, 2025

This blog is now closedIran’s judiciary said Saturday it was investigating the cases of 20 people arrested over their suspected links with Israel following the 12-day war between the two arch-foes.“These cases were immediately filed under the supervisi…

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What is going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene? | Arwa Mahdawi
ByArwa Mahdawi August 9, 2025

The far-right Republican and conspiracy theorist is suddenly speaking (a small amount of) sense. Weird!Here’s a sentence I never thought I’d write: Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far-right conspiracy theorist and bigot who also happens to be a Republican co…

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‘Restoring humanity’: Paris exhibition showcases 5,000 years of history in Gaza
ByAngelique Chrisafis in Paris August 9, 2025

Saved Treasures of Gaza aims to preserve territory’s historical identity against backdrop of war and famineAn exhibition tracing more than 5,000 years of cultural and archaeological history in Gaza has become a summer hit in Paris, as visitors flock to…

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‘I will live here, and I will die here’: Palestinians defiant in the face of Israel’s plans to seize control of Gaza Strip
ByMalak A Tantesh in Gaza and Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem August 8, 2025

While some in Gaza City are preparing to evacuate to the south, others refuse to be displaced againDisplaced repeatedly. Forced to live in tent camps or amid the ruins of their homes. Stricken by hunger and deprived of medical supplies.Now, 22 months i…

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‘I will live here, and I will die here’: Palestinians defiant in the face of Israel’s plans to seize control of Gaza Strip
ByMalak A Tantesh in Gaza and Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem August 8, 2025

While some in Gaza City are preparing to evacuate to the south, others refuse to be displaced againDisplaced repeatedly. Forced to live in tent camps or amid the ruins of their homes. Stricken by hunger and deprived of medical supplies.Now, 22 months i…

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US and UK disagree about Gaza policy, Vance suggests before Lammy meeting
ByEleni Courea Political correspondent August 8, 2025

Vice-president says, unlike Britain, White House has no plans to recognise the Palestinian state The US and UK have “disagreements” on Gaza including over whether to recognise a Palestinian state, JD Vance has suggested as he arrived in England for hi…

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Germany halts arms exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza as global outcry grows
ByDeborah Cole in Berlin and Lisa O’Carroll in London August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Friedrich Merz announces policy amid international outrage over Israel’s expansion of offensiveMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe German chancellor has indicated a significant shift in Berlin’s staunch support for Israel by stopping the export of mil…

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Israel’s move to take over Gaza could be a recipe for perpetual war
ByPeter Beaumont August 8, 2025

Decision will place huge financial burden on Israel and could lead to massive increase in Palestinian civilian deathsMiddle East crisis – live updatesOne of Israel’s most celebrated images is David Rubinger’s photograph of a trio of paratroopers at the…

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When will we finally admit: the Gaza death toll is higher than we’ve been told | Arwa Mahdawi
ByArwa Mahdawi August 8, 2025

We have no idea how many people have been killed in Gaza but I would bet my own life that the number is far higher than the 60,000 number the media usesHow many people have been killed by Israel in Gaza since 7 October 2023?It’s an almost impossible qu…

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