Syria war: ‘Final assault’ launched to recapture Raqqa
Craig TaylorThe Syrian Democratic Forces says it will not stop “until the whole city is clean” of IS militants. BBC News – Middle East
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Syria war: Turkish forces set up positions in Idlib
Soldiers cross into Idlib province in an operation Ankara says is aimed at stopping fighting. BBC News – Middle East
Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah end split on Gaza
Hamas and Fatah sign a reconciliation agreement in Cairo, ending a decade-long rift. BBC News – Middle East
IS conflict ‘has displaced more than 5m Iraqis’
The UN says it is “deeply worried” for the wellbeing of millions forced from their homes in Iraq. BBC News – Middle East
UK ‘firmly committed’ to upholding Iran nuclear deal
Theresa May’s comments to the Israeli prime minister put Britain at odds with the US over a key foreign policy issue. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: Turkey-backed rebels attack jihadists in Idlib
President Erdogan vows not to allow a “terror corridor” in Idlib province. BBC News – Middle East