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Hamas, two other Palestinian groups say Gaza ceasefire deal ‘closer than ever’
Hamas and two other Palestinian militant groups said on Saturday that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is “closer than…
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Syrian soldiers distance themselves from al-Assad in return for promised amnesty
Hundreds of former Syrian soldiers on Saturday reported to the country’s new rulers for the first time since Bashar al-Assad…
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US senators seek Turkey sanctions, citing military action in Syria
Two US senators introduced bipartisan legislation on Friday that would impose sanctions on Turkey, citing concerns over military action by…
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Amnesty slams Hezbollah for unguided rocket fire at Israeli towns
Human rights group Amnesty International on Friday condemned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah for firing salvos of unguided rockets at civilian areas of Israel during the latest…
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UN extends peacekeeping mission between Syria, Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
The United Nations Security Council on Friday extended a long-running peacekeeping mission between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights for…
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Israel army says troops shot Syrian protester in leg
The Israeli military said its forces shot a protester during a demonstration against the army’s activities in a village in…
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Blinken ‘hopeful’ for Gaza ceasefire but no predictions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday he remained hopeful of reaching a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and promised…
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Turkish FM rejects Trump claim of Ankara ‘takeover’ in Syria
Turkey on Wednesday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that the opposition group ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad was…
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Israeli airstrike kills 10 Palestinians in Jabalia in northern Gaza: Medics
At least 10 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike on a house in Jabalia in northern Gaza…
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Saudi Arabia, MBS adamant on Palestinian state before Israel normalization: Blinken
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is adamant about having a Palestinian state as part of any deal to establish diplomatic ties…
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