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Heavy Fighting in Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip

Israel announced that its troops were in the "heart of Khan Younis" - the main city in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Yesterday was reportedly the most intense day of fighting since the start of the war with Hamas, which began with a surprise and bloody attack by the radical Palestinian movement on October 7 in Israel.

Roger Waters faces hotel ban amid 'anti-Semitism' row

A complaint of "anti-Semitism" was filed against Roger Waters in Argentina on Nov. 15 as the former Pink Floyd frontman, on tour, accused "the Israeli lobby" of barring him from hotels in South America.

Waters, just off several concerts in Brazil as part of his "This Is Not a Drill" tour, is scheduled to perform in Montevideo today, followed by Buenos Aires next week.

Erdoğan visits Germany to discuss EU ties, Gaza offensive

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan set off for Germany on a short visit upon the invitation of Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss bilateral ties, Türkiye's accession to the EU and the ongoing offensive by Israel against the civilians in Gaza.

The two leaders had agreed on Erdoğan's visit after the Turkish president's reelection in May polls.

Ankara rejects Israeli accusations amid verbal spat

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry has rebuffed recent statements from Israeli authorities regarding President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's comments on their administration's treatment of Palestinians.

The Turkish government dismissed the Israeli leaders' right to discuss laws, pointing to what they termed as "unprecedented massacres and oppression" of Palestinians.

"If we retreat..."

Herzog said the Israeli government is considering many ideas on how to manage Gaza after the end of the conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. "If we withdraw, then who will take over the area? We cannot leave a vacuum. Nobody will want Gaza to become a terrorist base again," the Israeli President said in an interview with the Financial Times.

Humanitarian Appeal: US Calls on Israel to Protect Palestinian Lives

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the United States has called on the Israeli government to make a clear distinction between Hamas terrorists and innocent Palestinian civilians. This request came as Israel escalated its response after a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7.

Cyprus official says Israel-Hamas war may give an impetus to regional energy projects

The political and economic ramifications from the Israel-Hamas war may provide an impetus to plans for a pipeline conveying offshore natural gas to Cyprus for processing and shipping to foreign markets, the east Mediterranean island nation's energy minister said Tuesday.

Dacic, Cohen: Time to return to positive agenda in Serbia-Israel ties

BELGRADE - The FMs of Serbia and Israel, Ivica Dacic and Eli Cohen, said on Wednesday in Belgrade it was time to consolidate Serbia-Israel relations and develop bilateral cooperation and a positive agenda in many areas, which they noted would benefit both countries and both peoples.

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