Israeli police killed in attack near Jerusalem holy site
Craig TaylorThe three gunmen, who were shot dead after fleeing to a sacred site, were Israeli Arabs, police say. BBC News – Middle East
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Iraq ‘investigating Mosul cliff killing video’
In the footage, men in uniform throw an unarmed suspect over the edge, then open fire at his body. BBC News – Middle East
Qatar-US terrorism funding deal insufficient, Saudi-led bloc says
Four Arab states say their boycott of Qatar will continue because it “cannot be trusted”. BBC News – Middle East
Mosul: US commander says Iraq must stop Islamic State 2.0
Lt Gen Stephen Townsend urges Iraq to reach out to Sunnis to stop so-called Islamic State returning. BBC News – Middle East
Mosul: Iraq PM to celebrate victory over IS in the city
Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi visits Mosul to congratulate Iraqi forces for victory over IS. BBC News – Middle East
Battle for Mosul: IS defeat imminent, says state TV
Iraqi troops celebrate amid reports the defeat of Islamic State militants in Mosul is imminent. BBC News – Middle East