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Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new leader, Israel says he won’t last long
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah named Naim Qassem as its new leader on Tuesday but Israel said his tenure would be…
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US voices concern on ‘horrifying’ Israeli strike in Gaza that killed children
The United States on Tuesday voiced concern about a “horrifying” Israeli strike in Gaza that killed a large number of children and…
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Lebanon says Israeli strike kills five near Sidon
Lebanon’s health ministry said at least five people were killed and another 33 injured on Tuesday in an Israeli strike…
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Germany ‘sharply’ criticizes Israeli bill to ban UN Palestinian refugee agency
The German government on Monday said it “sharply” criticized a bill passed by Israel’s parliament to ban the UN agency for…
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At least 60 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, three sources say
Lebanon’s health ministry said at least 60 people were killed on Monday in Israeli raids on several areas in Baalbek…
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Yemen’s Houthis target three ships in Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Yemen’s Houthis said on Monday that they targeted three ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, attacks they called part…
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Israel parliament shuts down Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA
Israel’s parliament on Monday banned the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israel and occupied east…
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Saudi and Iranian top diplomats discuss need to avoid destabilizing region
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed in a phone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi the importance…
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Netanyahu says Iran strives for nuclear bomb ‘stockpile’ to destroy Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran is seeking to develop a “stockpile” of nuclear bombs aimed…
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Israel to spend $530 mln on ‘Iron Beam’ laser defense
Israel’s defense ministry said on Monday it has earmarked $530 million to accelerate development of the laser air defense system…
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