Middle East
Israeli military says it killed Hamas armed wing leader Mohammed Deif in Gaza airstrike last month
A picture taken from Rafah shows smoke billowing over Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip during Israeli bombardment on March 4, 2024, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Said Khatib | Afp | Getty Images Israel’s military on Thursday said it killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed […]
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Middle East on knife-edge after killing of Hamas leader in Iran; Israel’s opponents vow retaliation
Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Haniyeh attending an exclusive interview with Anadolu in Istanbul, Turkiye on April 20, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images The Middle East is on edge after a dramatic escalation that saw top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in a strike in the Iranian capital of Tehran early Wednesday. Iranian […]
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Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah sign reconciliation agreement in China
Rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah agreed to end their long-standing enmity and work to form a national unity government following talks held in China, Chinese state media reported Tuesday. “On the morning of July 23, the closing ceremony of the reconciliation dialogue among Palestinian factions was held in Beijing. Representatives of Palestinian factions signed […]
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Iran elects reformist Masoud Pezeshkian in presidential runoff vote
FILE Image: Presidential prospect Masoud Pezeshkian shows the victory signal through a campaign celebration in Tehran, Iran June 23, 2024. Majid Asgaripour | By way of Reuters Iran elected Masoud Pezeshkian to its presidency, in an unforeseen victory for the country’s reformist camp amid deep social discontent, economic hardship, and regional war. Pezeshkian gained 16.3 […]
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Can Israel’s Iron Dome be overrun? System’s capabilities in emphasis amid increasing possibility of war with Hezbollah
Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile program intercepts rockets released from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Ashkelon, in southern Israel, October 20, 2023. Amir Cohen | Reuters On Thursday early morning, Hezbollah stated it released 200 rockets into Israel — just one of its major assaults yet — adhering to the Israeli assassination of 1 of […]
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