Netanyahu's Gaza takeover plan heightens war tensions

08/08/2025 13:53 France 24

Israel plans to seize Gaza City in its 22-month war with Hamas, raising fears for civilians and hostages. Mediators from Egypt and Qatar are proposing a deal to free all hostages in exchange for ending the war and withdrawing Israeli forces. Noga Tarnopolsky has more details on this unclear plan which divide within Israeli military forces.

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Gaza famine, Trump's Wild West, France's implosion, Russia bombs Kyiv

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France and Germany pledge to ramp up pressure on Putin

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29/08/2025 16:03 France 24

Major Russian strike on Kyiv sparks outrage among European leaders

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29/08/2025 14:06 France 24

EU leaders vow 'support' to Moldova in face of Russia

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29/08/2025 14:01 France 24

Peace efforts in limbo as Kyiv mourns 23 dead after Russian attack

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29/08/2025 10:55 France 24

US ends tariff exemption for small packages shipped globally

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Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices

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29/08/2025 10:15 France 24

Mont Fuji: AI-generated video prepares Japan for its eruption

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29/08/2025 09:51 France 24

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28/08/2025 19:28 France 24

To defend against Russian tanks, Finland and Poland consider restoring wetlands

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Why the falling out? Trump-Modi relations strained as US doubles tariffs on India

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28/08/2025 18:13 France 24

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28/08/2025 15:40 France 24

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28/08/2025 15:16 France 24

Deadly Russian strike hits central Kyiv

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28/08/2025 14:36 France 24

Russia strikes hit the heart of Ukraine: At least 17 killed, including four children

28/08/2025 14:11 France 24

Iran warns return of sanctions will ‘seriously undermine’ cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

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28/08/2025 13:44 France 24

EU leaders urge Moldova to steer clear of Russia

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28/08/2025 13:19 France 24

Russians face fuel shortages while Ukrainian drones target Moscow’s refining capacity

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28/08/2025 13:17 France 24

Deadly Russian strikes pound Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight

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28/08/2025 10:17 France 24

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28/08/2025 09:29 France 24

Germany to boost military with new voluntary service bill

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28/08/2025 08:55 France 24

Russia strikes the heart of Ukraine: At least 12 killed in mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv

28/08/2025 08:48 France 24

Massive Russian strikes pound Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight

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