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![Former heart surgeon becomes Iran's president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Former heart surgeon becomes Iran's president
The moderate president has pledged to open his country to the world but questions remain.
![Israel delegation to negotiate hostage deal with Hamas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Israel delegation to negotiate hostage deal with Hamas
Israeli officials say a delegation is on its way to negotiate a hostage release agreement.
!['Hitler was right': MPI worker quits job after probe into hateful social media posts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Hitler was right': MPI worker quits job after probe into hateful social media posts
The employee quit his job shortly after being told he was under investigation.
![Palestine militants fires rockets into Israel, no casualties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Palestine militants fires rockets into Israel, no casualties
The volley of about 20 rockets caused no casualties, but sent a warning.
![Israeli tanks advance deeper into Rafah](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Israeli tanks advance deeper into Rafah
Israeli forces killed at least six Palestinians in the move and destroyed several homes.
![Iran's snap election closes after president's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iran's snap election closes after president's death
Voters faced a choice between hard-line candidates and a little-known heart surgeon.
!['It's about to end': Gaza operations winding down, says Netanyahu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It's about to end': Gaza operations winding down, says Netanyahu
Netanyahu says the current phase of fighting against Hamas in Gaza is winding down.
![Israeli strikes hit northern Gaza, 39 dead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Israeli strikes hit northern Gaza, 39 dead
The deaths come a day after 25 were killed in strikes on tents near Rafah.
![Two tank shells, five girls in a bedroom - only one survived](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two tank shells, five girls in a bedroom - only one survived
Why a bereaved Palestinian doctor is coming to NZ to share his message of hope.
![How will dissolving the Israel war cabinet impact ceasefire talks?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How will dissolving the Israel war cabinet impact ceasefire talks?
Major wartime policies will now be solely decided by Netanyahu's security Cabinet.
![Fight for control of Yemen’s banks between rebels, government threatens to further wreck economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fight for control of Yemen’s banks between rebels, government threatens to further wreck economy
Rivalry over the banks is throwing Yemen’s financial system into deeper turmoil.
![Israeli military announces ‘tactical pause’ in attempt to increase flow of aid into Gaza](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Israeli military announces ‘tactical pause’ in attempt to increase flow of aid into Gaza
It says the 11-hour pauses for Gaza aid are to take place every day until further notice.
![How does the departure of Netanyahu's biggest rival affect the war?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How does the departure of Netanyahu's biggest rival affect the war?
The resignation of a senior member of Israel’s war Cabinet was a dramatic show of distrust
![Hamas responds to ceasefire plan with 'remarks'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hamas responds to ceasefire plan with 'remarks'
Hamas said they were ready to 'deal positively' in regards to a plan to end the war.
![The BBC journo who was shot by terrorists six times - and survived](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The BBC journo who was shot by terrorists six times - and survived
Times: In June 2004, Frank Gardner the storyteller became the story himself.
![UN Security Council pushes ceasefire resolution to end war](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
UN Security Council pushes ceasefire resolution to end war
The proposal calls on Hamas to accept a three-stage plan.
![Gantz quits Israel’s war cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gantz quits Israel’s war cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu
Gantz has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort.
!['Hell': Israeli bombings killed 274 to rescue four hostages](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Hell': Israeli bombings killed 274 to rescue four hostages
The Israel raid to release four hostages killed or wounded dozens of children.
![Hostage rescued in Gaza taken to same hospital where mother is being treated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hostage rescued in Gaza taken to same hospital where mother is being treated
Israel has carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the war began.
![Opinion: Netanyahu is a disaster for Israel and for Jews everywhere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Netanyahu is a disaster for Israel and for Jews everywhere
Financial Times: He has one plan: endless war so he can stay in office and out of jail.