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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael's Defense Minister Visits Syria, Vows to Keep Troops
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz visited troops stationed in southern Syria, vowing to maintain their presence as long as security threats exist. Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the visit as a violation of its sovereignty.
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Politics · IsraelAltalena shipwreck found off Israeli coast after 78 years
The wreckage of the Altalena, an arms-smuggling boat sunk by Israeli forces in 1948, has been located off the coast of Israel. The discovery was announced by Israeli ministers, marking the end of decades of searching for the vessel.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSyrian FM and Mossad Chief Met in Jordan to De-escalate Tensions
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Mossad chief Roman Gofman met in Jordan to de-escalate tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syria. Discussions focused on halting attacks and rebuilding Syria's army, with Syria reiterating its claim to the Golan Heights.
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Israel finds kites near Gaza, orders forceful response
Several kites were found in Israeli territory near the Gaza Strip over the weekend. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed no suspicious items or explosives were found on them. Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the army to act forcefully against such launches.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS envoy calls Israeli strikes in Syria 'unnecessary escalation'
US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack has labelled Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Syria an 'unnecessary escalation'. Syrian state media reported eight strikes hit the runway and storage facility with no casualties. The incident has raised concerns about regional stability.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUK, Canada, Australia condemn Israel's probe closure into aid worker deaths
Britain, Canada, and Australia have condemned Israel's decision to close its investigation into the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza in 2024. The incident occurred when a military strike hit their vehicle convoy.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu calls Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator' amid arrest warrant bid
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan an "antisemitic dictator" in response to Turkey seeking an international arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged "genocide". The exchange escalates tensions between the two nations.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPoland summons Israeli envoy after Gaza airstrike probe ends
Poland summoned Israel's ambassador after the Israeli military decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over a 2024 airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers, including Polish citizen Damian Sobol. Warsaw is conducting its own investigation and has requested materials from Israel.
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Archaeologists find 7th-century trade hub beneath Ramat Gan stadium site
A 1,300-year-old industrial and commercial complex, complete with intersecting streets and pottery kilns, has been uncovered in Ramat Gan, Israel. The site, dating to the 7th or 8th century CE, was abandoned twice before the Crusader conquest and will be covered after a public viewing day.
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