Tue. Aug 5th, 2025
UK Signals Potential Recognition of Palestinian State, Contingent on Conditions

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated the UK will recognize the state of Palestine by the UN General Assembly in September, contingent on the Israeli government taking “substantive steps” to resolve the “appalling situation” in Gaza.

Yasmeen Abu Sultan reports her two-month-old daughter is suffering from malnutrition and requests medical evacuation from Gaza for treatment.

A retired US soldier explains his resignation from aid hubs supported by Israel and the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

Hedaya al-Muta’wi’s 18-month-old son Mohammed is suffering from malnutrition due to famine, weighing only 6kg.

Demonstrators have called on Israeli leaders to end the war and secure the return of hostages.

Photographer Ahmed al-Arini told BBC Newshour of the difficulty he faced, having to pause to catch his breath between each photograph taken.

Government forces claim it is currently too dangerous for journalists and aid trucks to access Suweida city.

The recent deadly unrest, coupled with intense Israeli strikes, has renewed concerns of a security collapse in Syria.

Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, targeting areas near the presidential palace and the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus.

The former deputy chief of Israeli intelligence discusses the crucial role of technology and innovation for Israel during the 12-day conflict.

Lyse Doucet reports on a mass state funeral held for prominent figures who died in the recent conflict with Israel.

The BBC’s Lyse Doucet reports from the remains of an Iranian state TV building damaged during the conflict with Israel.

Mark Rutte seemingly approves of the US President’s assertive language regarding the warring nations on Tuesday.

Lyse Doucet reports from the streets of Tehran, observing a gradual return to normalcy.

The US President has voiced his dissatisfaction with the conduct of both nations involved.

Israeli officials report at least four people were killed when an Iranian missile struck a residential building.

Footage has surfaced depicting smoke rising over Tehran and the city of Karaj, located west of the capital.

An Israeli minister tells the BBC that his Prime Minister and the US President have been collaborating “from day one.”

The missile appears to have impacted near a power station in the city of Ashdod.

BBC Verify reports that “Operation Midnight Hammer”, the US mission, involved months of planning, over 125 aircraft, a submarine, and 14 “bunker buster” bombs.

The BBC’s world news correspondent, Joe Inwood, addresses three key questions following the US strikes in Iran.

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