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Letter by Democratic campaigners adds to pressure for ending war, as US president says 'no possibility' of ceasefire.

Two outlets cut ties with a Gaza-based photojournalist after pro-Israel site accuses them of prior knowledge.

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian expressed hope on Thursday that summits of Arab and Islamic nations being hosted by Saudi Arabia this weekend to discuss the Gaza conflict will achieve positive results. Derian affirmed that Lebanon and its people stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people. His remarks came as dozens of people protested in front of Dar Al-Fatwa in Beirut on Thursday, forcing the US Ambassador to Lebanon, Dorothy Shea, to postpone a planned visit to the religious leader.

Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced resignation after chief of staff was arrested amid corruption probe.

RAMALLAH: Eight Palestinians were killed and at least 14 others were injured by Israeli forces in a raid on Jenin city and refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said on Thursday. Israel’s military said it was conducting counter-terrorism raids in Jenin, but gave no further details. At least 173 Palestinians had been killed in the West Bank since the deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian Health Ministry figures.

To enter Hamas tunnels, Israel will have to resort to military practices decades old and long forgotten.

Agreement has triggered protests and main opposition party condemns it as 'shameful and humiliating'.