Palestinians clash with Israeli settlers over threatened evictions
The evictions in Palestinian territory could ignite another round of bloodshed.
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Israeli officials 'regret' bombing media building
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NZ welcomes Gaza ceasefire but warns 'prospects for genuine peace are bleak'
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Israeli airstrikes take out Gaza's Covid-fighting capability
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US blocks UN-led ceasefire efforts in Gaza
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Biden tells Israel to 'de-escalate' in Gaza
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict 'risks spilling into wider region'
The warning from US military chief comes as rockets are fired from Lebanon towards Israel.
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Israel strikes at Hamas tunnels
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