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G7 leaders call for ‘de-escalation’ in the Middle EastG7 leaders call for ‘de-escalation’ in the Middle East

G7 leaders call for ‘de-escalation’ in the Middle East

President Trump cuts short his visit to Canada for the summit due to escalating tensions in the region.

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Lyse Doucet: Where is Israel’s operation heading?Lyse Doucet: Where is Israel’s operation heading?

Lyse Doucet: Where is Israel’s operation heading?

As the military confrontation between Iran and Israel intensifies, what is Israel’s real endgame?

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‘They’re weak’: Israelis back conflict with Iran in neighbourhood struck by missile‘They’re weak’: Israelis back conflict with Iran in neighbourhood struck by missile

‘They’re weak’: Israelis back conflict with Iran in neighbourhood struck by missile

Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, has long been a stronghold of support for Israel's right-wing governing coalition.

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Trump told Israel not to kill Iran’s supreme leader – reportTrump told Israel not to kill Iran’s supreme leader – report

Trump told Israel not to kill Iran’s supreme leader – report

Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that assassinating Khamenei was not a good idea, according to CBS.

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Israel-Iran strikes: A look at the worst-case scenariosIsrael-Iran strikes: A look at the worst-case scenarios

Israel-Iran strikes: A look at the worst-case scenarios

The BBC's James Landale looks at what could happen if the fighting escalates and expands.

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UK sending more RAF jets to Middle EastUK sending more RAF jets to Middle East

UK sending more RAF jets to Middle East

Sir Keir Starmer said aircraft are being deployed amid intense fighting between Israel and Iran.

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‘It’s heavy on the heart’: Israelis survey damage in city hit by Iranian missile‘It’s heavy on the heart’: Israelis survey damage in city hit by Iranian missile

‘It’s heavy on the heart’: Israelis survey damage in city hit by Iranian missile

Two people were killed and several homes destroyed when a missile hit the city of Rishon LeZion early on Saturday.

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Was Iran months away from producing a nuclear bomb?Was Iran months away from producing a nuclear bomb?

Was Iran months away from producing a nuclear bomb?

Israel's PM says it struck Iran at the heart of its "weaponization programme", but Iran insists its nuclear facilities were…

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Israel’s endgame may be regime change in Iran – but it’s a gambleIsrael’s endgame may be regime change in Iran – but it’s a gamble

Israel’s endgame may be regime change in Iran – but it’s a gamble

Israeli leaders might hope Friday's strikes start a chain reaction leading to unrest that topples the Islamic Republic, writes Amir…

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Who were the Iranian commanders killed in Israel’s attack?Who were the Iranian commanders killed in Israel’s attack?

Who were the Iranian commanders killed in Israel’s attack?

Among the military figures killed is Mohammad Bagheri, the highest-ranking officer in Iran.

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