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France says seeks ‘swift return’ of citizens aboard Gaza-bound boat intercepted by Israel
France on Monday said it would work to ensure the rapid return home of French citizens aboard a boat carrying…
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US-backed aid group says it did not operate on Saturday due to Hamas threats
The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it was unable to distribute any humanitarian aid on Saturday because Palestinian militants Hamas…
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US confident in Syrian partners to prevent ISIS resurgence amid troop withdrawal
A US defense official told Al Arabiya English on Wednesday that Washington’s vetted Syrian partners are well-trained, well-equipped, and prepared…
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UN Security Council likely to vote Wednesday on Gaza action
The ten elected members of the UN Security Council have asked for the 15-member body to vote on Wednesday on…
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France probes terror motive after man shoots dead Tunisian neighbor
French prosecutors were on Monday probing a terror motive after a man who had posted racist videos shot dead his…
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Rubio, Prince Faisal discuss Middle East developments in phone call
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed regional developments in a phone…
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Israel army says intercepts Yemen missile after air raid sirens sound
The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Monday, with loud booms heard in the skies over Jerusalem.…
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US gives nod to Syria to bring former opposition foreign fighters into army
The United States has given its blessing to a plan by Syria’s new leadership to incorporate thousands of foreign fighters…
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Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering Mecca
Saudi Arabia has stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials said…
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Israel defense chief tells army to push ahead ‘regardless of any negotiations’
Israel’s defense minister said Sunday that he had ordered the army to push ahead with its fight against Hamas “regardless…
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