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A long, grinding urban war appears likely now, if Israel is to negate the effects of Hamas tunnels.

TRIPOLI: Around 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya’s coast, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Saturday, in the latest migrant tragedy off North Africa.

The Israeli leader's comments came after Qatar confirmed talks are on for a possible new truce.

The organisation's Libya office quotes survivors as saying the boat was carrying about 86 people.

CAIRO: The Israeli army’s death toll in Gaza is already almost twice as high as during a ground offensive in 2014, a reflection of how far it has pushed into the enclave and of Hamas’ effective use of guerrilla tactics and an expanded arsenal. Israeli military experts, an Israeli commander, and a Hamas source described how the Palestinian group has used a big weapons stockpile, its knowledge of the terrain, and a vast tunnel network to turn Gaza’s streets into a deadly maze.

Threat to trade has grown in the region as container ships and oil tankers have been attacked or drawn missile fire.

Many Gulf countries set aside a period of mourning for the emir's death, while others express their condolences.