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Israel Defense Minister Says Army will Have to 'Execute' Govt Decisions on Gaza

This is Beirut, 06/08 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir had a right to "express his views", but that the military would ultimately have to "execute" any government decisions on Gaza. Katz's statement on X came after reports in the Israeli media in recent days suggested that Zamir is opposed to a government plan to ...

Thousands in Besieged Sudan City at 'Risk of Starvation'

This is Beirut, 05/08 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Thousands of families trapped in a besieged city in war-torn Sudan's west are at "risk of starvation", the World Food Program warned on Tuesday. Since May last year, El-Fasher, the state capital of North Darfur, has been under siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have been at war with the army since April ...

Israel Poised to Order New Gaza War Plan

This is Beirut, 05/08 11:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared Tuesday to unveil an updated Gaza war plan designed to destroy Hamas and secure the release of dozens of hostages, with Israeli media reporting he would order the total occupation of the Palestinian territory. Netanyahu was expected to meet security chiefs in Jerusalem to issue new orders, even ...

Dutch are First to Buy US Arms for Ukraine Under NATO Scheme

This is Beirut, 05/08 11:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Netherlands will buy 500 million euros ($577 million) of US weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO member to fund a full package under a new scheme to speed deliveries from American stockpiles, the defense ministry said. The purchase will be under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism launched by US President Donald ...

Trump Envoy to Inspect Gaza Aid as Pressure Mounts on Israel

This is Beirut, 01/08 13:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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President Donald Trump's envoy met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday ahead of a visit to inspect aid distribution in Gaza, as a deadly food crisis drove mounting international pressure for a ceasefire. Steve Witkoff, who has been involved in months of stalled negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, met ...

Russian Drone Strikes on Ukraine Hit All-Time Record in July: AFP Analysis

This is Beirut, 01/08 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Russia fired more drones at Ukraine in July than in any month since it launched its 2022 invasion, intensifying its deadly bombardment of the country as peace talks stalled, an AFP analysis showed Friday. The analysis, which used data published by Ukraine's air force, showed Russia fired 6,297 long-range drones into Ukraine last month -- up ...

Germany to Start Deliveries of Two Patriot Systems to Ukraine

This is Beirut, 01/08 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Germany said on Friday it will soon start delivering two more US-made Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, as Kyiv faces a growing number of Russian drone and missile attacks. After reaching an agreement with the United States, the German military will deliver additional Patriot launchers in the coming days, and will supply further components ...

Germany Says Israel 'Increasingly in The Minority' on Palestinian Issue

This is Beirut, 31/07 14:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Germany's foreign minister said Thursday that Israel was increasingly isolated diplomatically over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the push by some countries to recognize a Palestinian state. Johann Wadephul said in a statement before heading to Israel that the recent UN conference on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ...

Ukraine Says Russian Strike on Training Camp Kills 3 Soldiers

This is Beirut, 30/07 05:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A Russian strike on a military training camp killed at least three Ukrainian soldiers on Tuesday, following an overnight offensive in the south that killed a pregnant woman and a dozen prisoners. The Kremlin has come under intense pressure to end its war on Ukraine, now in its fourth year, with US President Donald Trump issuing a 10-day ultimatum ...

The Rebirth of the Kurdish Mountains

This is Beirut, 22/07 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the mountains of Hakkari, at the border between Turkey, Iran, and Iraq, Kurdish herders are returning to their lands. For decades, this region was emptied by conflict between the Turkish army and Kurdish militants. Today, despite the scars left by war, families are trying to rebuild a rural life. This return marks a fragile revival: traditions ...

Arab Tribes Warn Against Spreading Sweida Conflict to Lebanon

This is Beirut, 18/07 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Arab tribes of Khaldeh and Mount Lebanon released a firm statement on Friday condemning the violence in Syria’s Sweida province, describing it as a “dangerous sedition” that threatens Syria’s unity and could spill into Lebanon. In a heartfelt appeal, the tribes addressed their Syrian counterparts, especially those in Sweida and Daraa, ...

Skyward Conflict: Israel and Iran Fuel Soaring Aviation Expenses

Christiane Tager, 02/07 19:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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During the Israeli airstrikes on Tehran that started on June 13, airlines steered clear of Iranian airspace and several strategic zones in the Gulf. Over the 12 days of war, more than 3,000 flights were cancelled each day, according to Flightradar24. Those that managed to take off were forced into long detours, north, east or south, to avoid the ...

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