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Israeli warplanes bomb market in Gaza, kill 17

Wed Jul 30, 2014 22:57:42

A fresh Israeli airstrike targeting a busy market near the besieged Gaza city has killed at least 17 people and injured dozens of others.

Israeli attack on Gaza school 'unjustifiable:' UN chief

Wed Jul 30, 2014 21:51:45

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned an Israeli strike on a Gaza school that killed 16 people as "unjustifiable", calling for those responsible to be held to account.

Hamas fighters kill dozens of Israeli soldiers

Wed Jul 30, 2014 20:35:07

Al-Qassam Brigades, which is the military wing of Hamas, says Palestinian resistance fighters have killed dozens of Israeli soldiers over the past 24 hours.

Massive Attack dedicate Lebanon gig to Gaza children

Wed Jul 30, 2014 19:51:38

Influential British band Massive Attack dedicated their only Middle East gig to the children of Gaza, openly condemning Israel's "massacre" of the Palestinians.

1,300 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Wed Jul 30, 2014 18:55:10

Latest figures show the Palestinian death toll from Israel’s deadly military offensive against the blockaded Gaza Strip has risen to at least 1,300.

Syrian army eliminates militants in many provinces

Wed Jul 30, 2014 17:47:40

The Syrian armed forces have continued operations in many provinces, killing dozens of militants and destroying their hideouts, weaponry and munitions.

Palestinian baby born after mother’s death dies

Wed Jul 30, 2014 16:21:15

A Palestinian baby who was born after her mother was killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza, has also died.

Hamas asks Hezbollah to help fight Israel

Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:52:09

Hamas has urged Hezbollah to join the fight against Israel after the Israeli offensive in Gaza entered its third week.

Israeli shelling hits UN school, Gaza toll passes 1,260

Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:57:18

An Israeli shelling on a UN school in Gaza has killed 20 people, medics say, as Palestinian factions were to head to Cairo to discuss a temporary humanitarian ceasefire.

Turkey PM Erdogan returns US Jewish award in Israel row

Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:23:02

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is returning an award he received in 2004 from the American Jewish Congress, which has accused him of "dangerous rhetoric" against Israel.

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