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Middle East crisis live: Red Cross ‘outraged’ as Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill at least 254; strait of Hormuz impasse continues


As Israel attacks on Lebanon continue, Abbas Araghchi points to announcement that says ceasefire includes Lebanon while JD Vance says US never promised that

Middle East ceasefire in serious doubt as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers

Will shipping in the strait of Hormuz – and oil prices – return to normal?

Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed an Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza, according to Al Jazeera and health officials there, as well as two Lebanese journalists in that country, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Citing Al Jazeera, the Associated Press reported that Mohammed Wishah was targeted in a drone strike in west Gaza City. The Israeli military’s Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, claimed on X that Wishah was a member of Hamas, reposting a 2024 tweet that described him as a “prominent commander” in its military wing, among other positions.

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Author : Mark Saunokonoko

Publish date : 2026-04-09 03:29:00

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