Prisoner swap deal
Israel continues siege of Palestinians in West Bank with “Iron Wall” operation
The past several days saw an intensified military campaign in the West Bank’s northern city of Tulkarm and its refugee camps, including the demolition of 106 Palestinian homes.
Palestinians return to northern Gaza
The return is seen as a victory for the Palestinian people following 15 months of Israeli genocide and mass destruction.
Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed Hadi government begin prisoner swap deal in Yemen
The two sides had agreed to a prisoner swap deal in Switzerland last month, involving 1,081 prisoners, including 15 Saudi nationals. The deal is being implemented over Thursday and Friday
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- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
