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Palestinians Mourn Hamas Terrorist Chief Killed in Israeli Strike

Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a funeral procession on Wednesday, a day after Israel killed him as it moves...

May 27, 2026 11:57 am
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Remnants of Assad’s Chemical Weapons Program Recovered, Syrian Official Says

Syria's transitional leadership has located remnants of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's clandestine chemical weapons program, including raw materials and munitions similar to those used to carry out deadly gas attacks during the country's long-running civil war, a Syrian official told Reuters on Tuesday. Syrian authorities have...

Israel Expands Ground Operation Beyond Demarcation Line in South Lebanon as Clashes Intensify

The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon beyond a demarcation line that Israel set up several kilometers inside Lebanese territory after an April 16 ceasefire with Hezbollah, two sources said on Tuesday. The sources gave no further...

Israel Will Escalate Strikes Against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu Says

Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, as a US official said the terrorist group had ignored warnings to halt firing at Israel in a conflict that...

May 25, 2026 12:58 pm
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Israel Accuses Erdogan of ‘Crushing Turkish Democracy’ After Police Storm Opposition Headquarters

Israel on Monday accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of "crushing" democracy in his own...

May 21, 2026 5:17 pm
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European Parliament Slams Iran Over Surge in Executions, Brutal Repression

European lawmakers have stepped up pressure on Iran amid mounting alarm over the country's human...

May 21, 2026 12:13 pm
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Turkey Court Ousts Opposition Leader in Latest Blow to Erdogan’s Challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the 2023 party congress that elected...

May 19, 2026 5:20 pm
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Lebanese People Broadly Support Hezbollah’s Disarmament, Peace With Israel, New Poll Finds

In a notable shift in Lebanese public sentiment, a new opinion survey finds growing support...

May 19, 2026 3:06 pm
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Kuwaiti Jiu-Jitsu Gold Medalist Refuses Handshake With Israeli Athlete: ‘We Do Not Respect Them At All’

Kuwaiti jiu-jitsu gold medalist Jassim Alhatem refused to shake hands with Israeli bronze medalist Yoav...

May 27, 2026 11:57 am
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Palestinians Mourn Hamas Terrorist Chief Killed in Israeli Strike

Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a funeral procession on Wednesday, a day after Israel killed him as it moves to...

May 26, 2026 12:07 pm
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Remnants of Assad’s Chemical Weapons Program Recovered, Syrian Official Says

Syria's transitional leadership has located remnants of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's clandestine chemical weapons program, including raw materials and munitions similar to those used to carry out deadly gas attacks during...

May 26, 2026 11:49 am
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Israel Expands Ground Operation Beyond Demarcation Line in South Lebanon as Clashes Intensify

The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon beyond a demarcation line that Israel set up several kilometers inside Lebanese territory after an April 16 ceasefire with...

May 25, 2026 4:12 pm
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Israel Will Escalate Strikes Against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu Says

Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, as a US official said the terrorist group had ignored...

May 25, 2026 12:58 pm
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Israel Accuses Erdogan of ‘Crushing Turkish Democracy’ After Police Storm Opposition Headquarters

Israel on Monday accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of "crushing" democracy in his own country, lambasting Ankara's use of police force against political opposition...

May 21, 2026 5:17 pm
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European Parliament Slams Iran Over Surge in Executions, Brutal Repression

European lawmakers have stepped up pressure on Iran amid mounting alarm over the country's human rights situation, marked by a surge in executions, mass arrests,...

May 21, 2026 12:13 pm
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Turkey Court Ousts Opposition Leader in Latest Blow to Erdogan’s Challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the 2023 party congress that elected him chairman in a ruling that dealt a blow to President Tayyip...

May 19, 2026 5:20 pm
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Lebanese People Broadly Support Hezbollah’s Disarmament, Peace With Israel, New Poll Finds

In a notable shift in Lebanese public sentiment, a new opinion survey finds growing support for disarming Hezbollah and increased openness to a peace agreement...

May 19, 2026 3:06 pm
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Kuwaiti Jiu-Jitsu Gold Medalist Refuses Handshake With Israeli Athlete: ‘We Do Not Respect Them At All’

Kuwaiti jiu-jitsu gold medalist Jassim Alhatem refused to shake hands with Israeli bronze medalist Yoav Manor at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour...

May 18, 2026 1:44 pm
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Israel, Hezbollah War Persists Despite Truce Extension

Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese security sources and the state news agency said, while Hezbollah announced new attacks on Israeli forces, continuing the war in...

May 15, 2026 5:22 pm
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Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire by 45 Days as Washington Talks Conclude

Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as...

May 14, 2026 3:47 pm
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Hezbollah Belligerence Prompts Fears of Assassination Campaign in Lebanon

As direct negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli officials resumed in Washington, DC on Thursday, fears continued mounting inside Lebanon that Hezbollah could unleash a new...

May 13, 2026 4:40 pm
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Assad Regime Remnants on the Ground in Lebanon Helping Hezbollah

Senior officers from the former Assad regime in Syria are currently in neighboring Lebanon helping the terrorist group Hezbollah, raising tensions between Damascus and Beirut...

May 13, 2026 1:41 pm
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Netanyahu Held Secret Meeting With Emirati President in the UAE During Iran War, PM’s Office Says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates and met the Emirati president during the war with Iran, the Prime Minister's Office said on Wednesday in what would be their first...

Culture

Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Not Wearing Hijab During Livestream Concert

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and members of her production team have been reportedly...

World

Trump Threatens Iran With Fresh Strikes as Vance Leads Peace Talks in Switz...

US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to restart war with Iran even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the...

Opinion

From Ukraine to the Middle East, Wars Are Changing: What This Means for Isr...

The first quarter of the 21st century has witnessed the gradual erosion of the assumptions that underpinned the post-Cold War...

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