South Africa foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces will be arrested
Citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces in Gaza will be arrested when they return.
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New Zealand designates Hamas’ political wing a terrorist entity
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Israel and Hamas deny ceasefire deal as imminent
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US Air Force member sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in protest
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Palestinian PM submits government's resignation, a move that could open door to reforms
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