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Israel says it is determined to destroy Iran&s nuclear ­programme because its arch-enemy&s furtive efforts to build an atomic weapon are a threat to its existence.

The European Union says there are &indications& that Israel&s actions in Gaza are violating human rights obligations in the agreement governing its ties with the EU & but the block was divided yesterday over what to do in response.

Of all the Gulf monarchies, Qatar&s supremely pragmatic rulers have carefully maintained the least poisonous relationship with Iran. Yet that counted for little yesterday as Iranian missiles streaked across the sky above the Qatari capital Doha.