The New Arab Staff & Agencies

Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian city of Palmyra killed 71 pro-Iran operatives, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Israel unleashes heavy strikes across Gaza, killing 22 Palestinians in Gaza City, while the death toll from its attacks on Syria climbs to 71.

Sanders and a group of Democrats put legislation up for a Senate vote that would block the sale of some tank and mortar rounds and smart-bomb kits to Israel.

At least 40 people have been killed in an attack carried out by paramilitary forces that began on Tuesday, with fighters also looting property.

Hamas' acting Gaza chief reiterated that the captives held in Gaza would not be released unless Israel ends the war on Gaza, and are open to truce talks.

A resolution for a ceasefire put forward by 10 non-permanent members of the UN Security Council was blocked by the US after they voted against it.

The upcoming offensive comes as China pushes to join security efforts to protect its citizens in the region.

Israel has been striking Syria continually since the beginning of the country's civil war, although these have increased in frequency since October 2023.

The UK, France, Germany and the United States have submitted a resolution to the IAEA criticising Iran on Wednesday.

Starmers upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE comes as Qatar's emir is set to visit the Britain in December.