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EU urges independent probe into Gaza deaths

The EU's diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini called Saturday for an independent investigation into the use of live ammunition by Israel's military following clashes in Gaza that left 16 Palestinians dead. "The EU mourns the loss of life. Our thoughts are with the families of the...

'Three-fourths of Al-Aqsa Mosque built by Ottomans'

Three-fourths of Jerusalem’s historic Al-Aqsa Mosque was built by the Ottoman Empire, said a Palestinian scholar on Saturday. "Al-Aqsa is an issue which concerns the whole Muslim community. Today we see Turkey leading this community," Nawaf Takruri, head of the Council of Palestinian...

Israeli drone crashes in southern Lebanon

An Israeli drone crashed in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanon’s official National News Agency.   The unmanned spy plane fell down between the villages of Beit Yahoun and Baraachit, the agency said.    Local media aired images of the crashed...