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Here are the latest Middle East news updates:
Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Israeli forces have killed at least 10 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including a pregnant woman and a 7-year-old child, in the past 24 hours, according to Palestinian health officials. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Gaza, targeting Hamas positions, in response to rocket fire from the territory. (Source: Reuters)
- The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, urging both sides to respect international humanitarian law. (Source: UN News)
Iran
- Iran has announced that it will increase its uranium enrichment capacity, in response to the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal. (Source: BBC News)
- The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its oil and petrochemical sectors, in an effort to pressure the country to negotiate a new deal. (Source: CNN)
- Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has accused the US of "economic terrorism" and vowed to continue resisting US pressure. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Syria
- The Syrian government has launched a major offensive in the northwestern province of Idlib, targeting rebel-held areas and displacing thousands of civilians. (Source: The New York Times)
- The US has accused the Syrian government of using chemical weapons in the Idlib province, and has threatened to take action against the government. (Source: Reuters)
- The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in Idlib, and has urged all parties to respect international humanitarian law. (Source: UN News)
Yemen
- The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sana'a, targeting Houthi rebel positions. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The World Health Organization has warned of a "catastrophic" humanitarian crisis in Yemen, as the country faces a cholera outbreak and widespread famine. (Source: BBC News)
- The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in Yemen, and has urged all parties to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict. (Source: UN News)
Other News
- The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will establish diplomatic relations with Israel, in a move seen as a major breakthrough in the region. (Source: The New York Times)
- The European Union has imposed sanctions on several senior officials in the Syrian government, in response to human rights abuses. (Source: Reuters)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross has warned of a "humanitarian disaster" in the Gaza Strip, as the territory faces a severe electricity crisis. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Please note that the news is constantly evolving, and this is just a snapshot of the latest developments.