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Palestine earned a point against the leader

Palestine took points again against South Korea in the World Championship qualifiers in football – and was praised by the opponent. We have a lot to learn from them, says star Son Heung-Min.

UN Warns Israel Against Stopping UNRWA's Work

The UN Security Council unites in sharp criticism of Israel's decision to ban the refugee organization UNRWA's work with Palestinian refugees.

Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

Israel's parliament has voted through new legislation that prevents Unrwa, the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, from operating in the country.

The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

The UN's Palestine agency is "very close" to a possible breaking point – at the same time as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates day by day. After the US's threat to withdraw military support, Israel is now reporting that supplies have arrived for those in distress in northern Gaza.

Neighbors warn: Israel is driving towards a major war

Egypt's, Iraq's and Jordan's foreign ministers condemn the ongoing attack on Lebanon, and jointly warn that Israel is driving the entire region towards a "full-scale war".

Israel closes Al Jazeera on the West Bank

Israeli military has entered the Qatari TV channel Al Jazeera's headquarters in Palestinian Ramallah and ordered the channel to close for 45 days. "A violation of press freedom", the channel believes.

The Pampen Stops: "Tone-Deaf to Active Athletes"

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is stepping down next year. Something that delights biathlete Sebastian Samuelsson. He feels a bit tone-deaf towards active athletes, I think, he says.

Swedish-British Billionaire Can Become New IOC President

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) President Thomas Bach is stepping down next year. Swedish-Briton Johan Eliasch, newly appointed IOC member, is running to replace him.

Jordan extends border closure after shooting

The important border crossing between Jordan and the West Bank remains closed to traffic, announces Jordan. Yesterday's deadly shooting at the border implies a further escalation of tensions in the region.

Three people killed at border crossing

Three people have been killed in a shootout at a border crossing between occupied West Bank and Jordan. All border crossings to Jordan have been closed due to the incident, reports Haaretz.

Multiple deaths in Israeli attacks on the West Bank

At least ten people have been killed in extensive Israeli attacks on several locations on the West Bank. Several of the dead are said to have been fighters for the terrorist-classified Hamas, the group confirms.

Allegations: Iran May Target Individuals for Revenge

Iran does not have support among neighboring countries for a large-scale military retaliatory action against Israel. The country is now reconsidering the execution and scale of its counterattack, according to sources, who say that the response instead may be directed against individual individuals.

France and Jordan Urge: Stop the Escalation

Several appeals to refrain from a military escalation of the conflict in the Middle East are pouring in from an increasingly worried world. Israel's military is simultaneously urging all Israelis to be vigilant.

Many dead in attack in southern Gaza

At least 90 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 300 injured in an Israeli attack on a camp in al-Mawasi outside the city of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, according to several media outlets.

USA pledges new support to Palestinians

Blinken in Israel – wants to achieve a ceasefire

The USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken has met Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, during a trip where he will work to try to get a ceasefire agreement in place.