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A spy network allegedly gathering information on military bases and energy infrastructure for Iranian intelligence has been broken up, Israeli authorities say. In a statement, Israel’s internal security agency and police said they “successfully dismantled a spy network involving seven Israeli citizens who were operating on behalf of Iranian intelligence”. In a statement, Israel’s internal security agency and police alleged that the seven collected information about other Israelis and photographed Israeli military installations, including missile defence systems, air force and naval sites, and power plants. Spies operating a network allegedly working for Iranian intelligence in Israel are reported to be immigrants from Azerbaijan, military analyst Elijah Magnier told Al Jazeera. He said there is a “strong connection between Azerbaijan and Iran in borders but also a strong connection between Azerbaijan and Israel”. “This is why this makes the Azeri very valuable for both sides where Azerbaijan provides oil to Israel and Israel provides weapons to Azerbaijan,” he said, adding: “This is what makes that community and diaspora extremely attractive” to Iranian intelligence services. He said the fact that the spies were reported to have carried out 600 missions shows its members are considered “reliable” by Iranian intelligence. Magnier added that it also represents “a failure” by the Israeli authorities to identify the network “only after two years”.

He was Israel's most wanted man. But after a year-long hunt, the military says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the man accused of masterminding the October 7th attack on Israel. Israel says he was killed on Wednesday in a chance encounter in Rafah in southern Gaza. His body was identified using DNA testing.
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Canada has accused Indian diplomats of colluding with an international criminal gang led by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to kill a Sikh separatist leader. Who is Lawrence Bishnoi, the man at the centre of the case that has ruptured diplomatic ties between the two countries? Soraya Lennie breaks it down.

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The UN says Israeli troops have opened fire at three positions held by UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Earlier this week, the UNIFIL force refused a request from the Israeli military to vacate bases near the border.

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After 1 year of war, Money Works looks at what the impact has been on the economies in Gaza, the Occupied West Bank and Israel.

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The work of journalists on the ground in Gaza has been indispensable, in showing the world exactly what's going on during Israel's military assault. One group of artists in London was so moved by the work of Palestinian reporters, including our own Hind Khoudary, they created a series of murals to honour them.

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France has large Jewish and Muslim populations.One year after October 7, authorities there are increasingly concerned about the divisions that Israel’s war on Gaza is creating in society.

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Showing solidarity with people in Gaza has become risky in Germany. Artists, writers, street protesters have been cancelled, silenced or arrested. Some even lost their jobs after expressing anger against Israel’s genocide in Gaza. It’s part of what Germany sees as its historical responsibility to support Israel unconditionally.

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A string of marches took place throughout Europe, in solidarity with the Palestinian people.The war generated mass protest movements – even when bans were imposed to prevent them.

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Students in Europe also joined protests, demanding their universities and colleges cut ties with Israel. Within one month, students set up camps and occupied halls on campuses in several countries.

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Students who took part in the protest movement in the US have been marking one year of Israel's war with more demonstrations.A federal judge stopped an attempt to ban a vigil by a Palestinian student group at the University of Maryland.But new restrictions at other colleges are forcing student activists to change their tactics.

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Students across the US have been particularly vocal demanding their universities and colleges cut economic ties with Israeli companies. They say the investments pay for Israeli crimes in Gaza.

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The war on Gaza has had an impact on US public opinion and even led to a change in people's support for Israel.A recent poll suggests most Americans disapprove of Israel’s assault on Gaza.It's brought hundreds of thousands of people out onto the streets.

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North Korea says nearly one and a half million young people have applied to join its army. The State media published photos of what it said were young recruits enlisting. Pyongyang says the rush to join the army follows what it calls a “provocative drone incursion” by South Korea. North Korea's made similar claims about army recruitment in the past, during previous phases of heightened tensions in the region.

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The Israeli military says it has intercepted a drone over the Red Sea.The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it was targeting Israel's southern port city of Eilat.No damage has been reported. The Israeli army has announced that one of its soldiers has been killed during fighting in southern Lebanon.

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US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held their first phone call in over seven weeks. It comes amid escalation in Lebanon - and Israel considering its response to the recent Iranian missile attacks.

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Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst Marwan Bishara highlights the repeated deception from American officials, particularly regarding humanitarian aid and ceasefire negotiations. He emphasizes that statements made by figures like Antony Blinken, who has been referred to as the 'spinner-in-chief' of American diplomacy, have often proven unreliable. Bishara suggests a prudent approach: prioritize skepticism and verify claims before placing any trust in them.

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Aharon Dardik, an American Jewish student activist at Columbia University, moved to the West Bank at 13, finding it vastly different from California. His beliefs gradually shifted, with a pivotal moment occurring during the 2019 protest when the US relocated its embassy to Jerusalem. Witnessing the violent response to a peaceful march changed his perspective. Drafted into the IDF in 2020, he later became a conscientious objector, facing multiple court martials and imprisonment. Now a junior studying philosophy and political science, and since the start of the war on Gaza, Dardik has led Columbia’s Jews for Ceasefire, advocating for the collective liberation of Israelis and Palestinians.

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Sudan’s health sector has been crippled by 18 months of fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The World Health Organization says that there have been more than 100 attacks on healthcare facilities, leaving more than half of them out of service.Al Jazeera gained exclusive access to the only functioning health centre in Bahri, where the army has been regaining territories from the rapid support forces (RSF).

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Our cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi has been injured by Israeli gunfire in northern Gaza, becoming the second Al Jazeera cameraman to be injured in an Israeli attack this week.

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During an interview with Al Jazeera, senior political analyst Marwan Bishara discussed the United States' ongoing support for Israel at the UN Security Council, highlighting that the US has repeatedly blocked resolutions aimed at providing humanitarian aid and ceasefires during the conflict in Gaza. He noted that the death toll among Palestinians nears 42,000. Bishara emphasised that the US's actions suggest complicity in a genocide in Gaza, attributing this to America's imperial interests rather than a double standard. He argued that US interests drive its foreign policy, often disregarding the value of Palestinian lives compared to those of other nationalities.

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We begin in Gaza, where the latest Israeli attacks have killed at least 60 Palestinians since dawn on Wednesday. The military is pushing deeper into Jabalia refugee camp in the north of the strip.The ground assault is in its fifth day.

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Israeli anti-war activist Maoz Inon blames the Israeli government for the death of his parents in the Hamas attack on October 7. He says Israel has strayed from Judaism and its ‘war of revenge’ on Gaza will destroy his country. #AJOPINION

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Western governments have been accused of hypocrisy, with double standards laid bare in their reaction to Israel's war. It stands in stark contrast with Washington's approach to Russia and its war in Ukraine. And has diminished the credibility of what US administrations invoke time and again: the idea of an international rules-based order.
Victor Gao is the Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization and a former Chinese Foreign Service officer.He says the US has to stop Israel from committing crimes against the Palestinians.

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Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst, Marwan Bishara, highlights the ongoing war on Gaza by Israel. He suggests that Israel accuses the US of leaking information, while the US denies it, claiming it wasn’t meant for public release. Bishara links this to American deception regarding its concern for Gaza's humanitarian crisis and the threat to cut military aid if Israel doesn’t allow more aid in. The US appears to apply pressure while avoiding the perception of publicly reprimanding Israel.

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The Israeli army has killed at least 24 Palestinians since dawn in the latest attacks across the Gaza Strip. An Israeli drone strike on a tent housing displaced Palestinians in Nuseirat refugee camp killed four members of the same family. A child survived the attack but lost his father in the strike. Palestinians mourned their dead in a funeral in the early hours of Wednesday morning.The Israeli military has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians since October the 7th last year,
An Israeli strike also hit a bakery in the Jabalia refugee camp.It caused a fire to break out in the crowded camp.The Israeli army has intensified its assault on northern Gaza in recent days and issued forced displacement orders for Palestinians there.

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Western governments have been accused of hypocrisy, with double standards laid bare in their reaction to Israel's war. It stands in stark contrast with Washington's approach to Russia and its war in Ukraine. And has diminished the credibility of what US administrations invoke time and again: the idea of an international rules-based order.

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The United States has firmly backed Israel in its war against Hamas and sent its closest ally in the Middle East guided-missile carriers and F-35 fighters as well as other military equipment.

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One year of Israel's war on Gaza and the US remains Israel's biggest ally and largest supplier of arms. Despite widespread condemnation and critics calling him "Genocide Joe". President Biden's stance on Israel and his government's military and financial support remain steadfast

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Even before the war Palestinians in Gaza, were caged in, and cut off from the rest of the world.For 17 years Israel had imposed a land, air and sea blockade on Gaza.And that siege has intensified in the past year of with absolutely no way out for the residents of Gaza as they were being systematically targeted.

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For a year, our reporters in Gaza have been working around the clock, covering the latest developments. But the coverage comes at a personal cost.

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Israeli authorities have issued warnings for southern Lebanon, telling residents they should leave all beaches and areas near the Awali River. It follows constant, heavy air strikes in the south of the country, that Israeli forces call targeted operations against Hezbollah.

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Before the war, Gaza had a functioning agricultural sector, despite the Israeli blockade. In 2022 its farmers exported produce worth more than 16 million dollars. But that all changed over the past year - when Israel waged war not only on the people of Gaza but also on its agricultural lands and ecosystems.

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Israel's war on Gaza has taken a heavy toll on aid organisations. Its attacks have killed at least 226 United Nations aid workers.That's the most killed in a single conflict since the establishment of the UN.Early in the war, Israel launched a disinformation campaign, accusing some employees of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees of being involved in the attacks on October the 7th. However, an investigation found no evidence.The agency is a lifeline for the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza.
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After 76 years of Nakba, Israel's genocide in Gaza unfolds before the eyes of the world. Al Jazeera explores the context of the war on Gaza, which did not start on October 7th. It follows decades of occupation, dispossession, illegal land grabs, and an apartheid system discriminating against the indigenous people of Palestine.

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The US is deploying advanced missile defense systems and troops to Israel, as tensions with Iran reach new heights. Does this signal an imminent attack on Iran? And what could that mean for the region?
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Hezbollah has fired more than 100 rockets from Lebanon into the Israeli port city of Haifa. The attack occurred immediately after the armed group's deputy secretary general, Naim Qassem, made a televised address. The Israeli army reports that this rocket barrage is the largest to ever strike the city.

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Israel's war on Gaza has been the deadliest conflict in recent memory for journalists.The International Federation of Journalists says the mortality rate is over 10 percent.Israeli attacks have killed 174 media workers in Gaza in the past year.

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Throngs of protesters rallied in New York City joining the “Flood NYC for Palestine” event organised by activist groups.Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags, pounded drums, and shouted slogans against Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The rally came a year after the October 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel that unleashed the brutal war on the enclave.

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Our correspondent Hani Mahmoud reflects on a year of covering the Gaza war. He describes the constant pressure of wearing a vest, balancing his role as a journalist and a father, and evacuating his family. At one point, he brought his son to work, only for them to witness an Israeli air raid nearby. Mahmoud expresses deep concern for his family’s safety and hopes for an end to the violence, longing to report on a ceasefire instead of more devastation.

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Hezbollah has carried out a series of overnight strikes on Israeli targets. The group says it targeted the Glilot military base near Tel Aviv. It houses the Mossad headquarters - Israel's intelligence agency.Hezbollah also launched a number of missiles early on Monday. The Israeli army says about 190 rockets were fired at the port city of Haifa, penetrating the Iron Dome defence system.
Beirut bombed again: Israeli army targets buildings in southern suburbAnd in the southern suburb of Beirut, Israeli forces have carried out more air strikes on what they say was Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters.They say one of the group's commanders Suhail Hussein Husseini was killed in the attack.Israeli officials issued a warning on social media ahead of the strike, calling for the evacuation of two buildings in Dahiyeh.
Israeli authorities are ordering more forced displacements in southern Lebanon, urging residents to leave all beaches and areas near the Awali River. The evacuation zone extends south from the river's source to the Israeli border.This directive effectively isolates approximately 25% of Lebanon's coastline, impacting more than one million people in the region.
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85% of Gaza's schools have been damaged or destroyed, and all universities have been demolished.Israa Abu Mustafa is a Palestinian teacher who has built a classroom in the ruins of her house in Khan Younis.She says she wants to help displaced children continue their education, despite the destruction of their schools. The Gaza Education Ministry says more than 650,000 Palestinian students will lose out an education for the second consecutive year.


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It's been exactly one year since Hamas launched attacks on Israel on October the 7th.Israel is marking the anniversary by pounding Gaza with air strikes. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the past year - from newborn babies, to the elderly. Nobody has been safe.

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Israeli air raids in Baalbek caused widespread destruction, damaging a hospital and terrifying residents. The bombing campaign intensified, with reports of severe damage to infrastructure and ongoing strikes while staff attempted to assist patients. Local residents described extensive damage to their homes, expressing fear for their safety. The situation highlights the relentless nature of the attacks and the urgent need for relief and support in the region.Israel says it's targeting Hezbollah sites but many strikes have hit residential areas.
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Hezbollah's deputy leader says the group has adopted "new calculations" to inflict pain on Israel. Naim Qassem also says the group will hit military targets throughout Israel if no ceasefire is agreed. The comments follow the deaths of at least 41 people in Israeli air strikes. The Israeli military says it's carried out 200 air raids on Hezbollah targets in the past 24 hours.

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Gideon Levy, a columnist with Israel’s Haaretz newspaper, says that although defeating Hezbollah in Lebanon is an “unachievable goal”, Israel believes this is an opportunity to beat its enemies and “delete all dangers”.“This is obviously an unachievable goal, but Israel is aiming there, first in Gaza to smash Hamas and then to crush Hezbollah in Lebanon and if possible also to at least hit the potential power of Iran, or at least to minimise it,” he told Al Jazeera from Tel Aviv.Israel has tried and failed to accomplish this in the past, such as in its 1982 invasion with the hopes to install a friendly government in Lebanon.“A gambler goes again and again to the casino, and he never learns,” Levy said of Israel’s unwavering belief that it will succeed in its goals this time. “He loses and loses and loses, and he tries again because he believes that the next time will be his chance, his great chance.”Levy added: “Israel in many ways is behaving very similarly, not learning anything from its own experience.”

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In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati stated that the United States had assured him that Israel's bombings of Beirut would decrease. He mentioned that his communications with American officials led to a visible reduction in escalations in the city and its southern suburbs. However, Mikati noted that concrete plans for a ceasefire had not yet developed, although discussions were ongoing at the UN Security Council level. He emphasized the need to eliminate any justifications for targeting Lebanon's vital infrastructure, including airports and ports. Israel has indicated it currently believes these facilities are not being used for military purposes but has warned of potential attacks if it changes its assessment.

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The Israeli military has stationed an estimated 60,000 to 80,000 troops, along with tanks and artillery, at its northern border with Lebanon. Several divisions, including elite paratroopers and reserve forces, have been deployed to support military operations to fight Hezbollah. So far, ground combat between Israeli forces and Hezbollah has escalated, with Israel clearing areas near the border while conducting air attacks deeper into Lebanon. Although Israel hasn't confirmed its next steps, the growing intensity of daily clashes suggests further military action may follow.

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Deputy leader of Lebanese Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, says Israel wants to control all the “territory of Arab states and all the Muslims”, but adds a ceasefire in Gaza is the “solution” to end the escalating conflict.He accused Israel of committing "massacres" and pursuing a policy of terror through brutal crimes. He outlined three goals of Israel: instilling fear, securing full U.S. support, and leveraging time to achieve its long-term objectives.

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Hind Hassan told Al Jazeera she met him “walking down the street in full view” during a period when Israel had been bombing Gaza for 11 days and “everyone had believed he was in hiding”.Hind said he did “not shy away” from some of the tougher questions.She said when she asked a question about the claims that Hamas firing rockets into Israel could constitute a war crime, he became “passionate” in his responses.He said that Palestinians were expected to be “perfect victims, and that’s something that they cannot be”, she said.He also drew a comparison between the protest movement that sprung up in the wake of George Floyd’s killing by US police in 2020, and what happened with the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States, to the Palestinian cause, Hind said.
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