Middle East

Israel intensifies bombardment of Gaza City as ground invasion looms
Military massing troops on city’s outskirts; concerns grow over fate of captives
Israel intensifies bombardment of Gaza City as ground invasion looms
Military massing troops on city’s outskirts; concerns grow over fate of captives

Artists call for ‘Free Palestine’ at Emmy Awards in Los Angeles
Hannah Einbinder, Javier Bardem, Meghan Stalter make pro-Palestinian statements at 77th Emmy Awards

16 ships from Global Sumud Flotilla depart Tunisian ports for Gaza
Ships will meet other vessels set sail from Italy, Spain in Mediterranean, spokesperson tells Anadolu

Israel has destroyed 10 UNRWA buildings in Gaza City over past 4 days: Agency’s chief
Philippe Lazzarini says 7 schools and 2 clinics sheltering displaced families hit as conditions worsen across Gaza Strip

1 killed in Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Attack followed similar strike on car carrying children between Toulin and Burj Qalaouiyeh towns

Biggest problem in region is Israel’s expansionist policy: Turkish foreign minister
‘Once the problem is defined in these terms, Arab and Islamic countries must unite to develop solutions addressing this newly defined challenge,’ Hakan Fidan says