Al Jazeera journalist killed in Israeli attack in Gaza City
Al Jazeera confirmed its journalist was killed in an attack on Gaza city.
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Israel's military said Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif was killed in a strike on Gaza City.
Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is holding an emergency session on Sunday to discuss Israel's widely decried plans to reoccupy Gaza City.
Egyptian soccer star Mohamed Salah has called out European soccer's governing body UEFA over a tribute for Palestinian footballer Suleiman Al-Obeid, who was killed last week in Gaza.
Meanwhile, a majority of Germans back recognition of Palestinian state, according to a new survey.
Here are the latest developments about Israel and the crisis in the Middle East on Sunday, August 10, 2025:
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