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The flotilla is supported by 44 countries, as well as activist Greta Thunberg.

Israel says it has conducted a strike targeting senior Hamas leaders in Qatar.

Israel's military has ordered Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a new offensive, with Israel warning it will step up its military attacks in the strip in a "mighty hurricane".

The Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza says that one of its main boats was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters, though all six passengers and crew are safe.

Residents have been told to leave immediately as Israel warned that it would step up airstrikes and ground operations.

Militants seized 251 hostages during the massive 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, with 47 still believed to be in Gaza.

According to a global hunger monitor, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are already experiencing or at risk of famine in areas including Gaza City.

Britain proscribed Palestine Action under anti-terrorism legislation after members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged military planes.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said the drone and missile barrage killed four people and caused damage across the country.

Analysis - Many watching in capitals across the West, including Donald Trump, thought their messaging was clear.

"It's a very important change, because it's an attitude," Trump said as he signed the executive order at a ceremony in the Oval Office.

The flotilla comes amid continued deadly bombardment of Gaza City, with the Israeli military saying it now controls 40 percent of it. Audio

The US President Donald is shaking up the Pentagon in his latest move.

US President Donald Trump told European leaders on Thursday that Europe must stop buying Russian oil that he said is helping Moscow fund its war against Ukraine.

The offensive in Gaza City was launched on 10 August, prompting international criticism because of the humanitarian crisis in the area.