Why are so many Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails?
One in five Palestinians spends time in Israel jails. Hamas says it wants to exchange captured Israelis for them.
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The people vying for Liberia’s presidency on October 10
President George Weah, who is seeking a second six-year term, is up against 19 other candidates, on Tuesday.
What is Hamas? A simple guide to the armed Palestinian group
The group's audacious Saturday attack on Israel has triggered a bloody bombing campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli lawmaker blames pogroms against Palestinians for ‘terrible’ attacks
Ofer Cassif says he warned the situation would 'erupt' if Israel did not change its treatment of Palestinians.
Israeli strikes flatten buildings, mosques in Gaza
Death toll rises to 313 in Gaza, with close to 2,000 wounded, as tensions continue to escalate on the second day.
Egyptian policeman kills Israeli tourists in Alexandria: Reports
Two Israelis and an Egyptian killed in firing by a policeman in the Mediterranean city, according to media reports.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire raising regional tensions
Tel Aviv says it hit a Hezbollah post in Lebanon, while armed group says it launched rockets at three Israeli positions.
Israel-Hamas conflict: List of key events, day 2 after surprise attack
As the conflict between Israel and Palestine reaches its second day, these are the main developments.
Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,000: Taliban officials
Child rescued from underneath the rubble in Herat province as death toll from Afghanistan quake passes 2,000.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 592
As the war enters its 592nd day, these are the main developments.
Powerful earthquake kills more than 100 people in western Afghanistan
The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue after the magnitude 6.3 earthquake.
Fears of a ground invasion of Gaza grow as Israel vows ‘mighty vengeance’
The Israeli military is still fighting with Hamas in parts of southern Israel after a brazen assault from Gaza.
Buzzing Tel Aviv’s streets empty, as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates
Cafes shut, streets empty, football games cancelled: The Hamas attacks have brought the Israeli city to a standstill.
Israel flattens Palestine Tower amid deadly Gaza bombardment
Al Jazeera's team was reporting live when the Palestine Tower right behind them was struck by an air strike.
What happened in Israel? A breakdown of how Hamas attack unfolded
Hamas launched Operation Al-Aqsa Flood inside Israel, killing dozens and taking hostages in a shocking assault.
Photos: Israel pummels Gaza after Hamas’s unprecedented attack
The attack by the armed group running the besieged Gaza Strip took Israel by surprise.
Hamas says it has enough Israeli captives to free all Palestinian prisoners
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Hamas deputy chief Saleh al-Arouri says group expects fighting with Israel to continue.
Aftermath of the attacks on Israel in Ashkelon
Israel says at least 22 people have been killed and hundreds wounded in an unprecedented, multi-front attack.
Israel army launches air attacks on Gaza
Hundreds of residents in the Gaza Strip have fled their homes to move away from the border with Israel.
World reactions to the surprise attack by Palestinian Hamas on Israel
Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing more than 20 people. Here are the reactions.