'We fled a war-torn country but found a family'
In 2023, Bushra and Khaled moved to Lichfield through the Syrian resettlement scheme. Source link
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Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent. Source link
UN experts urge Iran to stop execution of woman activist
Zahra Tabari, 67, was sentenced to death after a trial that lasted less than 10 minutes, her family says. Source link
Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcasters
A bill passed by parliament expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a security threat. Source link
Baby followed by BBC back in Gaza hospital after treatment...
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war. Source link
Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi...
At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve. Source link
How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international...
With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad. Source link
US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria
The US says it is acting in response to last week’s deadly Islamic State attack on American forces in Syria. Source link
Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons
Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel’s treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies. Source link
UN-backed experts say Gaza food supplies improving but 100,000 still...
Israel says the report “doesn’t reflect the reality” in Gaza and ignores the volume of aid entering. Source link
