The Palestinian Authority says the decision is illegal and will “destroy” the prospects for a two-state solution.
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Israeli military says first stages of assault on Gaza City have begun
Call-up letters have gone out to 60,000 reservists to bolster an operation which is expected to last until next year.
South African MP opens fire to fend off attack during attempted hijacking
Two teens, aged 16 and 18, have been arrested over the attack as police search for a third suspect.
Man sets fire to check-in area at Milan’s Malpensa airport
The incident saw the partial evacuation of the terminal and may have a knock-on effect on departures.
Man held after four bodies found in River Seine
A passer-by led French police to the grim discovery at the foot of a bridge south-east of Paris.
Aerial footage shows final leg of Swedish church’s move to new home
It took two days to move the church in Sweden’s Kiruna, which was at risk at risk from ground subsidence.
US-Mexico border wall to be painted black to stop climbers
Using black paint to make the entire US-Mexico border wall hotter and harder to climb was reportedly Trump’s idea.
Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of planned Gaza City offensive
Troops are already operating in some areas ahead of the planned operation, which the ICRC says will worsen “an already catastrophic situation”.
Dozens of Afghan deportees from Iran killed in bus crash
At least 17 children were among those killed after the bus crashed and caught fire on its way to Kabul.
DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says
Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.