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UN reports continued Israeli shelling, airstrikes in Gaza, warns civilians at risk

UN reports continued Israeli shelling, airstrikes in Gaza, warns civilians at risk

'Civilians and civilian infrastructure must always be protected during military operations,' says spokesperson

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Japan urges Israel to 'fully freeze' illegal settlements in occupied West Bank
10.02.2026

Japan urges Israel to 'fully freeze' illegal settlements in occupied West Bank

'Settlement activities are in violation of international law and undermine the viability of a two-state solution,' says Foreign Ministry

Nearly 400 Palestinians crossed Rafah in a week, Gaza authorities say
10.02.2026

Nearly 400 Palestinians crossed Rafah in a week, Gaza authorities say

Israeli restrictions limit crossings to about a quarter of agreed figure, according to Gaza media office

Syria joining US-led anti-ISIS coalition meeting 'marks a new chapter,' says US envoy
10.02.2026

Syria joining US-led anti-ISIS coalition meeting 'marks a new chapter,' says US envoy

'Regional solutions, shared responsibility. Syria’s participation in the D-ISIS Coalition meeting in Riyadh marks a new chapter in collective security,' Tom Barrack says

Netanyahu says he will present 'Israel’s vision' on Iran talks to Trump during US visit
10.02.2026

Netanyahu says he will present 'Israel’s vision' on Iran talks to Trump during US visit

Israeli prime minister says Iran negotiations top agenda during brief Washington visit aimed at influencing US-Iran talks

Israel has no legal authority to permanently abolish Jordanian-era laws in occupied West Bank: Experts
10.02.2026

Israel has no legal authority to permanently abolish Jordanian-era laws in occupied West Bank: Experts

‘Abolishing a law presupposes legal sovereignty, which does not exist internationally. This means Israel is imposing a fait accompli by force, not by legitimacy,’ political science professor Issa Al-Shalabi tells Anadolu