In a referendum in Qatar, more than 90 percent of voters approved constitutional amendments, ending legislative polls and a brief experiment with democracy in the Gulf monarchy. The vote saw 84 percent of eligible voters participate, with the key proposal being to end elections for 30 of the 45 seats of the Shura Council. Other changes included allowing all Qataris, including naturalized citizens, to hold ministerial office, previously reserved for Qatari-born nationals, with the emir now appointing all members of the Shura Council.
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Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes
Dozens of people were killed or missing in Gaza after Israeli strikes, including one near Kamal Adwan hospital and another in Gaza City, with a total death toll of 43,985. Israel is also fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon following Hamas's attack, with the US seeking a truce in the region. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem threatens to strike Tel Aviv, while Israel intensifies strikes in Syria and Lebanon, with 52 soldiers killed in ground operations. Full Article
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