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Jun 19 2015

Hamas smuggles thousands of tonnes of cement into Gaza through Egypt

June 19 2015, 15:08

Egyptian authorities this week decided to openthe Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Sinai for three extra days until Friday, allowing Hamas to smuggle tonnes of cement into Gaza. Palestinian sources say... Read more

Jun 19 2015

Israel vows to protect refugees as Syrian rebels encircle Druze village

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June 19 2015, 15:05

Israel has this week pledged to protect refugees fleeing towards Israel from Syria, after an offensive by Islamist rebels has raised fears about the Druze minority's safety. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said... Read more

Jun 17 2015

Iranian lawmakers unveil bill to prevent IAEA access to military sites

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June 17 2015, 17:51

Iranian lawmakers today unveiled proposed legislation to deny IAEA inspectors crucial access to military sites to verify the country’s nuclear activities, in another major setback to nuclear talks between Iran... Read more

Jun 17 2015

Hamas-Fatah unity government resigns amid West Bank-Gaza rift

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June 17 2015, 17:42

The Palestinian unity government resigned today in a deepening rift with Gaza as its de facto rulers Hamas reportedly were holding separate, indirect talks with Israel. Palestinian Authority Prime Minister... Read more

Jun 17 2015

Former Defence Secretary joins Conservative MPs in criticising emerging Iran nuclear deal

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June 17 2015, 16:00

Conservative MPs yesterday expressed strong reservations about the emerging nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 ahead of the self-imposed 30th June deadline for talks. As many as 15 Conservative... Read more

Jun 12 2015

Tel Aviv celebrates Gay Pride, in region’s biggest parade

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June 12 2015, 18:40

Over 100,000 people are participating in Israel's Gay Pride parade today, which has drawn thousands of people from around the world to Tel Aviv this week. Police have put the figure at... Read more

Jun 12 2015

EU: No Iran deal without UN probe into nuclear history

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June 12 2015, 18:39

The EU has underlined this week that there must be no deal on Iran's nuclear programme without a UN probe into its nuclear history. The cautionary EU statement comes ahead... Read more

Jun 12 2015

CFI Parliamentary Chairman raises concerns about Iran nuclear deal in FCO Questions

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June 12 2015, 18:37

CFI's Parliamentary Chairman, Rt. Hon. Sir Eric Pickles MP underlined his concerns about an agreement on Iran's nuclear programme not providing sufficient clarity about the baselines and consequences of the regimes infringement... Read more

Jun 12 2015

Rocket fired at Israel from IS-linked Gaza group

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June 12 2015, 18:36

IS-linked militants based in Gaza fired a rocket at Israel on Thursday, the IDF confirmed - the latest of a number of rocket attacks in recent weeks. Thursday's rocket fell short of Israel... Read more