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TEL AVIV: The Israeli army accused Hamas on Friday of abusing hospitals in the Gaza Strip for military purposes, as war rages in and around the Palestinian territory. The allegation was swiftly denied by Hamas, and the main UN agency working in Gaza said earlier it had mechanisms in place to prevent aid being diverted. “Hamas wages war from hospitals” in Gaza, military spokesman Daniel Hagari told journalists, adding that the group was also using fuel stored in hospitals to help carry out its operations.

Dozens of protesters seen being arrested by police as authorities announce temporary closure of station.

As the war enters its 611th day, these are the main developments.

The resolution passed with 120 votes in favour, 14 against and 45 abstentions.

BEIRUT: A military convoy of the Lebanese army in the border village of Aytaroun has reportedly come under fire from Israeli forces, but no casualties were reported. Clashes between the two sides have intensified on the southern front after significant de-escalation for just one day. Hezbollah announced on Friday that it had targeted the Israeli military outpost of Misgav Am — which faces the Lebanese village of Al-Adayseh — with guided missiles, “damaging part of its equipment.”

Resolution drafted by Arab states passes by margin of 120 to 14, with 45 abstentions at the UN General Assembly.

Judge Arthur Engoron sides with New York state lawyers who had argued that Ivanka was a relevant witness in the case.