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Gaza humanitarian blockade a ‘scandal’, shameful: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday the humanitarian blockade of Gaza was a “scandal” and “shameful,” calling for the…
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Tunisia activists launch Gaza-bound convoy in ‘symbolic act’
Hundreds of people, mainly Tunisians, launched on Monday a land convoy bound for Gaza, seeking to “break the siege” on…
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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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