Middle East
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Israel kills top Hamas leader responsible for Oct 7 attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) said the drone strike was conducted in conjunction with the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) and that Sabah had also led "numerous terrorist attacks against IDF troops throughout the current war."
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Israeli PM Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal operation, as his court testimony is delayed
Prime minister will undergo full anesthesia and remain hospitalized for several days. Justice Minister Yariv Levin will serve as caretaker prime minister while Netanyahu is incapacitated.
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Five Palestinian journalists killed by Israeli airstrike: report
The Israeli Defense Forces stated that they were targeting militants from Islamic Jihad.
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Netanyahu celebrates fall of Assad regime, says its a historic day for Middle East
"The collapse of the Assad regime, the tyranny in Damascus, offers great opportunity but also is fraught with significant dangers," Netanyahu said.
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Syrians rejoice in streets with celebratory gunfire after half-century reign of Assad dynasty ends
Assad left instructions for peaceful transfer of power, but nervous neighbors plead for new rebel leaders to achieve stability and end violence quickly.
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Trump says Russia and Iran are now weaker following Syria being taken over by rebels
Late Sunday evening, Islamist rebels stormed the Syrian capital of Damascus, resulting in dictator Bashar Assad fleeing the country.
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Syrian rebels storm capital of Damascus, reportedly forcing Assad to flee
Assad’s family has ruled Syria for more than a half century but his hold on power has slipped during a 13-year civil war.
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US officials say Syria could fall in a matter of days; Trump says US should not get involved
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan referred to the rebels as a “a terrorist organization designated by the United States. On Saturday President-elect Donald Trump warned the U.S. not to intervene.
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Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy visited Israel, Qatar to discuss reaching ceasefire in Gaza
Witkoff met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the report said, noting that the official spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Israel blasts Amnesty International after report alleges genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
“The deplorable and fanatical organization Amnesty International has once again produced a fabricated report that is entirely false and based on lies,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
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Former NATO chief credits Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire to Trump’s imminent return to the White House
During his first term in office, Trump moved the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, he established the Abraham Accords, and in 2019 he recognized Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
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Syrian rebels attack one of the largest cities in the country, almost 60 towns captured: report
This is a continuation of the ongoing war in Syria which started in 2011, and had been largely dormant since 2020.
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Sen. Graham says Trump would like a ceasefire deal in Gaza before he gets in the Oval Office
"I hope President Trump and the Biden administration will work together during the transition period to release the hostages and get a ceasefire," Graham said.