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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael says it killed Hamas commander Mohammed Abdel Salam al-Yazouri in Gaza
Israel's military announced it killed Mohammed Abdel Salam al-Yazouri in a Gaza airstrike on Thursday. Hamas's armed wing confirmed his death, stating he was involved in planning the October 7, 2023 attacks. The strike also reportedly killed two other commanders.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump Administration Silent on UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements
The Trump administration has offered a muted response to planned sanctions by the UK, France, and Canada against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This marks a departure from previous US policy, as officials suggest internal administration debate over the issue.
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Politics · Middle EastHillary Clinton calls for tougher US stance on Netanyahu
Hillary Clinton stated that the United States should adopt a tougher stance if Israelis re-elect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She also referenced reports that the UAE warned Netanyahu before the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, a claim Netanyahu's office denies.
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Netanyahu vows Iran will not get nuclear weapons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that Iran would not obtain nuclear weapons as long as he remains in office. He stated that US President Donald Trump announced Tehran was attempting to rebuild its nuclear weapons capabilities, claiming Israel had destroyed Iran's immediate ability to produce such bombs twice.
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Climate · Middle EastIsrael's desalination plants shut by algae bloom, Gaza sewage cited
Israel is experiencing a water crisis after five of its six desalination plants shut down due to an algae bloom in the Mediterranean Sea. Experts suggest untreated sewage from Gaza's damaged infrastructure may be contributing to the bloom, exacerbating existing water issues in both regions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael claims control of strategic hill in Lebanon amid ongoing clashes
Israel's military announced it had taken operational control of Ali Taher hill and tunnels beneath it on Thursday night. The area has seen frequent fighting since a ceasefire began over two months ago, despite mediation efforts by the United States.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli strikes in Lebanon kill three after drone attack
Israeli forces conducted strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, resulting in at least three deaths and 23 injuries, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The Israeli military stated the action followed a Hezbollah drone attack.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastNetanyahu says Iran's government overthrow is achievable
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that overthrowing Iran's government is now within reach, stating the regime is weaker than ever. US Vice President JD Vance reiterated that talks with Iran would not occur unless ship attacks ceased.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran warns US of forceful response to Israeli attack on Lebanon ridge
Iran has warned the United States it will respond forcefully to an Israeli offensive on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. Iranian military personnel are reportedly positioned alongside Hezbollah fighters on the ridge, which Hezbollah states it controls and will defend.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael Katz warns of Iran attack during Jewish holidays
Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned that Iran may launch an attack during the upcoming Jewish holidays, beginning mid-September. He stated that Israel is prepared to respond with significant force and is coordinating with the US, but can act independently.
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Politics · Middle EastUK plans West Bank settlement measures; Israel warns of retaliation
Britain is preparing a comprehensive package of measures concerning Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank, including potential trade restrictions and limits on British corporate involvement. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has warned of retaliation if the UK proceeds.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran FM calls Netanyahu 'serpent' for luring US into war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "serpent," accusing him of tricking the US into war. Araghchi claimed Netanyahu boasts in Hebrew about manipulating Washington while praising the US president in English.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump: Iran will never get nuclear weapons
Donald Trump has declared that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, stating that Tehran would use them if it acquired them. He also claimed that if he were not president, Israel would no longer exist.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastGreece and Israel to sign €3bn air defense deal
Greece and Israel are set to sign an agreement for the 'Achilles Shield' air defense system, valued at over three billion euros. The system aims to provide a networked shield against aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles, and is expected to be operational within 35 months.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsraeli strike kills child and man in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old boy, medics reported. The military said it attacked a Hamas militant. A ceasefire in place since October 2025 has not stopped Israeli strikes.
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Politics · Middle EastIran Security Chief Threatens Netanyahu, Denies Plot Against Barron Trump
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei threatened to send Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hell and denied reports of an Iranian plot to assassinate Barron Trump. Rezaei claimed Netanyahu fabricated the story to panic Donald Trump. The US Secret Service acknowledged awareness of a video discussing the alleged plot.
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Israel considers expelling British officials from Gaza coordination centre
Israel is considering expelling British officials from a US-led coordination centre for post-war Gaza, with reports suggesting other European nations could also be affected. This follows the expulsion of Dutch representatives over alleged anti-Israel measures.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHamas agrees to surrender weapons and transfer Gaza authority
Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza have agreed to surrender their weapons and transfer civilian and security authority to a UN-recognized transitional administration, according to Gaza Peace Board envoy Nikolay Mladenov. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the plan.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastMladenov Criticizes Israel's Gaza Strikes, Warns of Next War
Nikolay Mladenov, the official leading President Trump's Gaza ceasefire initiative, has criticized Israel for continued attacks on the territory. He warned the UN Security Council that these strikes risk derailing the plan to disarm Hamas and could lead to further conflict.
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Politics · IsraelHasan Piker comments spark condemnation from Democrats
Influencer Hasan Piker's comments suggesting American Jews could face action for their support of Israel have drawn condemnation from several Democratic lawmakers. Some politicians are calling for stronger disavowals from those who have previously associated with Piker.
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