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RIYADH: Israel and Hamas are worthy of condemnation because of their acts against civilians, Saudi Arabia’s former intelligence chief said, but maintained that the Palestinians had a right to resist Israel’s military occupation. Prince Turki Al-Faisal said he categorically condemned “Hamas’ targeting of civilian targets of any age or gender, as it is accused of,” and said the acts go against Islamic injunctions against harming civilians and desecrating places of worship.

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As the war enters its 602nd day, these are the main developments.

TEHRAN: Iranian pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi was freed on bail on Tuesday following his detention for releasing a song against compulsory headscarves, a newspaper in the Islamic republic reported. The 41-year-old had been arrested in August on the orders of prosecutors in Tehran for distributing an “illegal song” that challenged “the morals and customs of Islamic society.” “Mr Mehdi Yarrahi was freed on bail a few minutes ago from Evin prison” in Tehran, the Shargh newspaper reported on its website.

US president will only visit Israel as Jordan says summit will be held at time when parties could agree to end the war.

Palestinian authorities say at least 500 people were killed in an Israeli raid on a hospital in central Gaza.

More than 2,300 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed as Israel targets homes in crowded areas.