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BBC Verify examines new footage of the incident.7 Apr 2025BBC VerifyVideo casts doubt on Israeli account of Gaza medic killingsThe video was published by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), which said it was obtained from the phone of a paramedic who was killed.5 Apr 2025Middle EastLatest updates3 hrs agoIsrael says it struck gunmen attacking Druze in Syria after deadly clashesThe strikes were south of Damascus, where Syrian security forces say they are battling gunmen from the religious minority.3 hrs agoMiddle East8 hrs agoFirst UK strikes on Houthis in Yemen under TrumpRAF jets hit a Houthi drone production facility with precision bombs in joint UK-US operation, the Ministry of Defence says.8 hrs agoMiddle East10 hrs agoIsraeli forces arrest prominent Palestinian journalist in West BankAli al-Samoudi, who has worked extensively with Western media, was detained during what the Israeli military said were counter-terrorism raids.10 hrs agoMiddle East21 hrs agoLife inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by TurkeyTurkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation. 21 hrs agoMiddle East1 day agoGaza medic detained during deadly Israeli attack released, Red Crescent saysAssad al-Nassasra was missing for weeks following last month's attack, in which 15 emergency workers were killed by Israeli troops.1 day agoMiddle East1 day agoIran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.1 day agoMiddle East2 days agoIsrael spy chief to step down after row with PM exposes deepening riftsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar accused each other of lies or inaccuracies in sworn depositions.2 days agoMiddle East3 days agoIsrael launches air strike on BeirutIsrael said it hit a Hezbollah missile store. The Lebanese presidency urged the US and France to press Israel to cease its attacks.3 days agoMiddle East3 days agoQatar claims slight progress towards ceasefire in GazaBut the Qatari PM says there was still no "answer for the ultimate question: how to end this war".3 days agoMiddle East...
