Israel army says it will use ‘unprecedented force’ in Gaza City and urges residents to leave – Middle East crisis live

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Israel army says it will use ‘unprecedented force’ in Gaza City and urges residents to leave – Middle East crisis live

IDF tells residents of Gaza City to flee south but closes Salah al-Din road evacuation route

Pakistan’s defence minister says his nation’s nuclear programme “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new defence pact, marking the first specific acknowledgment that Islamabad had put the kingdom under its nuclear umbrella.

Defence minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif’s comments underline the importance of the pact struck this week between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, which have had military ties for decades, AP reports.

I welcome the excellent cooperation with the Palestinian Authority. We are working together to ensure his swift extradition.

This is another step forward for justice and truth. My thoughts are with all the families who have endured the pain of waiting for so long.

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