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UN report says Gaza needs $71.5 bn for recovery amid severe economic crisis
A UN trade body estimates Gaza's reconstruction and economic losses at $71.5 bn, citing widespread destruction and unemployment.
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Iran accuses United States and Israel of double standards in international law
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian claims the US and Israel impose sanctions on Tehran while ignoring Israel's nuclear arsenal and Gaza actions.
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Israel's US ambassador says his son was injured in West Bank car-ramming incident
Israel's ambassador to the United States reported that his son, a soldier, was wounded after a car-ramming attack at a checkpoint near Ramallah on 23 September.
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Turkish President Erdogan labels Israel's approach as genocidal at UN General Assembly
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of a genocidal mindset during a speech at the United Nations General.
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Brazil’s President Lula says Gaza’s pain and trauma will last generations
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told the UN General Assembly that the suffering in Gaza will affect generations.
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Qatar’s Emir Calls for Diplomacy Amid Gulf Tensions Over US-Israeli Conflict with Iran
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN that the Gulf faces a dangerous phase due to the US-Israeli war on Iran and urged diplomatic reopening.
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US plans $2.8 billion arms package that could include up to 40,000 bombs for Israel, officials say
US officials have discussed a $2.8 billion arms deal that could provide Israel with as many as 40,000 bombs, a proposal that raises questions about.
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Trump returns to the UN amid tensions over Iran and Gaza
Donald Trump arrives at the UN General Assembly as the United States faces a war with Iran, ongoing Gaza ceasefire violations.
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UK agrees to limited air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets amid Houthi attacks
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK will provide time-limited air-to-air refuelling for Saudi aircraft defending against Houthi missile and drone.
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Protesters blockade Elbit Systems factory over Israel weapons supply
Nine activists attached lock-ons to block access to Elbit Systems' Staffordshire plant, citing the company's supply of military equipment to Israel.
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UN chief says world situation deteriorates as Security Council remains deadlocked
Antonio Guterres says the world is getting worse as wars multiply and the UN Security Council remains paralyzed, leaving vulnerable populations in dire.
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Israel President Pardons Former Soldier Elor Azaria
President Isaac Herzog granted a pardon to former soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted for shooting a wounded Palestinian man in 2016.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin and an Israeli settler shot dead in separate West Bank incidents
Israeli forces shot a Palestinian near Jenin after an alleged vehicular attack, while an Israeli settler was fatally shot near Halamish, authorities say.
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Social media reach of Gaza conflict under scrutiny as posts face reduced visibility
Reports indicate that Instagram and other platforms have limited the reach of Gaza-related content, prompting concerns about algorithmic suppression.
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Ed Sheeran concert proceeds amid Gaza-related controversy
Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia after opening acts withdrew in protest over Macklemore's removal for supporting Palestine, according to Al Jazeera.
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Gaza’s children return to schools amid parental safety concerns, Al Jazeera reports
Al Jazeera reports that Gaza’s children have returned to school for the first official day, while parents worry about their safety amid ongoing conflict.
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UEFA says security, not politics, guides draw decisions after rejecting Ireland's request to avoid Israel
UEFA stated that draw decisions are made case-by-case based on security risks, after the Irish FA's request to be separated from Israel was denied.
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Syria reports blast at Deir Az Zor military site kills 11
The Syrian defence ministry says an explosion at a weapons cache in Ayyash, Deir Az Zor, killed 11 soldiers and wounded nine others.
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Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, including a child and a health ministry official's son
Israeli attacks across Gaza on September 19, 2026 killed three Palestinians, among them a child and the son of the Health Ministry director general.