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Israel strikes Syrian navy, damaging ships and research centre after Assad's ousting.
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Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
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Syrian airstrike kills journalist amid fierce battle for Hama
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White House seeks Gaza ceasefire but admits 'we're not there yet'
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Lightning assault on major Syria city: 'Not a single shot was fired'
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Israel strikes Hezbollah site amid fragile Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon says at least 3961 people have been killed, mostly in recent weeks.
'Lebanon doesn't deserve this': Despair as residents return home to destruction
Israeli strikes devastate Tyre, destroying homes and infrastructure; 30,000 have no water.
Hezbollah claims victory as tens of thousands return to ruined towns
Hezbollah claims 'victory' despite losses; Lebanese army reinforces south under ceasefire.
'Brink of collapse': EU urges immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
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Gaza health ministry says hospitals have two days' fuel left before restricting services.
US vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UN
US says there 'has to be a linkage between a ceasefire and the release of hostages'.
Government designates Hezbollah as terrorist entity
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NY Times: Separate roads for Israelis and Palestinians highlight West Bank inequality.
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New York Times: Hospitals struggle as Israel forces intensify strikes in the area.
Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah in southern Beirut
Israel has pounded Beirut in another barrage of strikes.
Israel opens new aid route as US deadline looms, but crisis worsens
Kissufim crossing for aid to Gaza is opened, but agencies say it's insufficient.
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In central Gaza, Israeli forces have sent in tanks, sparking panic.
Hezbollah vows revenge after Israel confirms ordering pager attacks
Benjamin Netanyahu admits approving the deadly attack on communications devices.
Dozens killed after Israeli strike in Gaza, medics say
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Buried for 14 hours after Israeli strike, Lebanese toddler makes recovery
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Three charged in alleged Iran plot to assassinate Trump
The assignment to try to kill Republican leader allegedly began in mid-to-late September.
'For your safety, leave': Israel tightens siege on Gaza
Airstrikes still rage over Gaza, with recent strikes destroying two homes.
Netanyahu vows to push Hezbollah back as Israeli strikes escalate
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Israel hits Hezbollah depots in Qusayr; 10 dead, including civilians
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 10 people were killed in Israel strikes.