Return of the bus bomb has struck terror in Tel Aviv
Today's bombing in Tel Aviv is reminiscent of six years ago and could mark a serious escalation in the conflict.
Gaza truce suits all sides but is no guarantee of peace
A truce in Gaza suits all sides but none of the groups seem interested in a long-lasting solution.
Close up on Israel's Iron Dome air defence system
A complex system of air defences has been instrumental in protecting Israel's population from incoming rockets.
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Hamas welcomes resignation of Palestinian PM
Hamas said it welcomed the resignation of that Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.
Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zhuri said Fayyad left the government in debt and downplayed the resignation's impact on the unity talks with Fatah:
The acceptance of Salam Fayyad resignation has nothing to do with the unity agreement but it is related to the conflict between Fatah and Salam Fayyad and that was explained during the latest revolutionary committee meeting for Fatah movement where there was a demand for the dismissal of Salam Fayyad because of the conflict between the two sides. Regarding to the unity agreement it is in the hands of Fatah movement whenever it is ready to fulfil the agreement totally and stop picking what it wants. Salam Fayyad has gone from the government after he left our nation with a lot of debt.
Thousands gather in Gaza for Hamas anniversary
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Exiled Hamas leader makes emotional visit to Gaza Strip
Exiled Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal broke into tears as he arrived in the Gaza Strip for his first-ever visit.
Mashaal, who leads the Islamic militant movement from Qatar, crossed the border, kissed the ground and was greeted by a crowd of Hamas officials. He told the crowd:
"I am back in Gaza because it never left my heart. I have been dreaming of this historic moment my entire life, to come to Gaza. I ask God to give me martyrdom one day on this land."
Hamas leader arrives for 'victory rally'
Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal is visiting the Gaza strip for the first-ever time, on his first trip to the occupied Palestinian Territories for 45 years.
Mashaal is due to stay for three days, to attend Hamas' 25th anniversary rally on Saturday.
His visit comes two weeks after the bloodiest round of fighting between Israel and Gaza in four years.
Hamas has portrayed itself as the victor because Israel agreed to a truce after eight days, and did not send in ground troops as it threatened.
This weekend's anniversary rally will be celebrated as a celebration, with thousands expected to attend.
A local Hamas leader said:
Mashaal is coming at a time when we are celebrating victory in the war. A Hamas leader should come and celebrate with his people.
Hamas leader visits Gaza Strip for the first time
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal has arrived in the Gaza Strip, in what is his first visit to the occupied Palestinian Territories in 45 years.
After passing through the Egyptian border crossing, Meshaal knelt on the ground in prayer before being greeted by dozens of officials from an array of Palestinian factions.
Hamas leader Meshaal 'set to visit Gaza'
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal is set to visit the Palestinian territory for the first time, the Associated Press reported, citing a senior Hamas official.
Mr Mashaal is expected to arrive in the Gaza Strip next week by crossing the border from Egypt to mark Hamas' 25th anniversary, and congratulate its leaders and fighters for battling Israel during the recent eight-day offensive, the official said.
He previously had been prevented from crossing into Gaza by Egypt's ousted leader Hosni Mubarak.
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Palestinians thank China for support
The envoy of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has praised the Chinese leadership for their support during the recent conflict in the Gaza strip. China has also developed strong trade links with Israel but has traditionally played a very low profile in diplomatic attempts to end the conflict.
– Bassam Al-Salhi, Secretary General of the Palestinian People's PartyThe Chinese position is supporting the truce in Gaza, supporting, stopping any kind of aggression from the Israeli's against the Palestinian people, and they support our demands in the United Nations, and there was a special assistance of aid from the Chinese to donate one million dollars for our people in Palestine, especially in Gaza.
Report: No fire across Israel-Gaza border overnight
The BBC's Gaza and West Bank correspondent Jon Donnison has tweeted:
IDF says no exchanges of fire over Israel/Gaza border overnight. Still 3 rockets fired since ceasefire all Wed night. 1 shot down.
From @JonDonnison on Twitter:Israeli Arab arrested for bus bombing
An Israel army spokesman has said that an Israeli Arab has been arrested for Wednesday's bus bombing in Tel Aviv.
Ceasefire offers Palestinians a chance to return to their homes, but does not end the mourning
The Israel/Hamas ceasfire has not brought an end to mourning. Dr Maggy Na'Im's son was killed just a few hours before the truce.
ITV News' John Ray reports.
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