As Israel heads toward a closely watched October 27 election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is increasingly turning his political and military attention toward Turkey, adding another layer of tension to an already volatile Middle East. After more than two years of military operations and confrontations involving Israel’s regional adversaries, Netanyahu has begun portraying Turkey as […]
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US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner says progress toward getting Hamas to give up its weapons could begin within the next 30 days, as efforts continue to move forward with a broader Gaza peace plan. Speaking to Fox News in Tel Aviv on Monday, Kushner said there was a possibility of seeing early progress […]
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US President Donald Trump has made a striking claim about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, saying he could soon declare the strategically important waterway part of US territory. Speaking at a political rally at a police academy in New York state on Friday, Trump said the move would come after what he described […]
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Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has sharply criticized Israel over what he described as the “systematic destruction” of homes, infrastructure and public facilities in southern Lebanon, warning that the continued demolitions and military activity could represent serious violations of international law. Speaking on Wednesday, Salam said Israeli attacks, incursions and demolitions were affecting homes, infrastructure, […]
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel has not accepted a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, even after receiving assurances that Israeli forces would only withdraw once Hamas is fully disarmed. Speaking in a video shared on his social media platforms, Netanyahu explained that representatives working with US President […]
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