Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel minister jeered as thousands attend Jerusalem Pride march
Craig TaylorThe Jerusalem event was the first since the election of a hardline government with homophobic ministers. BBC News – Middle East
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Five members of Palestinian militant group killed in Lebanon blast
The PFLP-GC group blames an Israeli air strike, but Israeli sources deny its military was involved. BBC News – Middle East
Italy: Agents die when boat capsizes on Lake Maggiore
Two Italian intelligence agents and a former member of Israel’s security forces are among four victims. BBC News – Middle East
Israel protests: Drone footage shows thousands in Tel Aviv
Tens of thousands of Israelis have protested for five months against changes to the judiciary. BBC News – Middle East
Cairo masterplan threatens ancient City of the Dead
Bodies are exhumed and burial sites are razed to make way for roads and bridges. BBC News – Middle East
Channel migrants tragedy: Five French soldiers accused of failing to help
Five French soldiers are accused of failing to help during the incident when 27 people died. BBC News – Middle East