Israeli strikes on Gaza high-rises may be war crimes – Human Rights Watch
Craig TaylorFour tower blocks were destroyed by Israeli forces during May’s conflict with Palestinian militants. BBC News – Middle East
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Ashraf Ghani: Afghanistan’s exiled president lands in UAE
The UAE says it has welcomed the president and his family on humanitarian grounds. BBC News – Middle East
Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked
Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway. BBC News – Middle East
Israel extends Covid restrictions to three-year-olds as cases surge
Young children must show proof of a negative test to enter many indoor spaces, as infections surge. BBC News – Middle East
Israel battles huge wildfire near Jerusalem
The blaze has destroyed some 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of forest over the past three days. BBC News – Middle East
Four Palestinians killed in clashes during Israeli raid
A firefight broke out during an undercover police operation in the occupied West Bank. BBC News – Middle East