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Al Jazeera

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Israel must protect West Bank’s Palestinians amid settler pogroms: US envoy

United States ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated on Saturday that the Israeli government has a responsibility to protect Palestinians in the occupied West Bank from settler violence, after meeting with residents, including Palestinian Americans, who have experienced attacks. Huckabee labelled some settlers committing violence as "terrorists" and warned of "severe consequences," though analysts suggest the visit is largely symbolic and unlikely to alter US policy.

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Middle East Eye

center53d ago

‘Governments continue to fail’: Freedom Flotilla sails again, vowing to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced a new effort to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza, with ships sailing from European ports and planning to reach the territory in October. The coalition, comprising activists and supporters, aims to deliver humanitarian aid and demand an end to the blockade, despite facing risks of interception and past violence from Israeli forces.

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The Guardian Middle East

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‘Guilt by association’: why seven international aid workers were killed in Israeli airstrike

A Guardian investigation reveals that seven aid workers killed in an April 2024 Israeli airstrike in Gaza were designated as targets under an Israeli military practice of "guilt by association," known as haflala. This practice allows commanders wide discretion in designating individuals as "terrorists" based on their proximity to alleged militants, a policy that senior officers suggest was glossed over in the official investigation into the incident.

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Al Jazeera

center53d ago

Why is Trump threatening to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain again, now?

On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s heavily fortified underground nuclear site, Pickaxe Mountain, near the Natanz enrichment complex. Hours later, an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, was struck by four US missiles, according to Iranian news outlet Khabar Fouri.

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Al Jazeera

center53d ago

Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela

On January 3, 2026, US forces abducted President Maduro, leading to interim President Rodriguez pursuing oil industry privatization. Last week, the US and Venezuela announced a 100-year deal granting US companies access to 65 billion barrels of crude oil reserves, described by President Trump as the "biggest oil deal in world history."

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Al Jazeera

center53d ago

At least five killed in Sudan’s South Kordofan in attack by rebel group

Sudan Doctors Network reported SPLM-N forces shelled Dilling in South Kordofan on Friday, killing at least five civilians, hours after similar attacks near Kauda killed over 21 people, reportedly targeting the Otoro tribe. These attacks exacerbate the ongoing civil war and humanitarian crisis, with the UN warning of increased foreign involvement driving the conflict.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right53d ago

Iranian leadership considers escalation as US officials fear military, cyberattacks - report

US intelligence reports indicate Iran may be considering significant escalation against US targets in the Middle East and cyberspace, driven by increased confidence in its military and cyber capabilities. US officials fear intensified attacks on shipping and domestic systems, potentially timed to influence US elections and exploit dwindling US munition stockpiles.

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BBC US & Canada

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Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend

Former US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow on Saturday and Kyiv on Sunday to present a proposal to end the war, with Ukrainian President Zelensky confirming he will meet the envoys. The visits follow recent drone strikes in Kyiv and ongoing territorial disputes, with Russian President Putin stating chances for a peace deal exist but reiterating demands for Ukrainian territorial concessions.

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Middle East Eye

center53d ago

Iran army says US bid to weaken its Hormuz control answered 'within 15 minutes'

Iran responded decisively to the US attempt to weaken or eliminate the Iranian forces’ control over the Strait of Hormuz, army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said. In a statement carried by IRNA, General Akraminia revealed more details about Iranian response to US strikes on Sirik Island on 30 August.

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Al Jazeera

center53d ago

After Pretoria peace deal, old enemies in Ethiopia’s Tigray find new ground

Since the November 2022 Pretoria Agreement, the TPLF has reportedly engaged in renewed recruitment and mobilization in Tigray, challenging the accord's provisions against conscription and military preparations. These developments, alongside internal political struggles within the TPLF, suggest the underlying conflict remains unresolved, potentially positioning the group for future engagement rather than complete demobilization.

Ethiopia / Tigray

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Ukrainska Pravda

center52d ago

Trump's envoys hold talks with Putin for over three hours

Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, concluded over three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on September 5. Following these discussions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated Kyiv's willingness to halt airstrikes on cities involved in the negotiation process.

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Middle East Eye

center52d ago

Iran condemns US attacks on commercial vessels as war crimes

Iran has accused the United States of violating international law by attacking its commercial vessels and imposing a naval blockade against the country. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the aggressive US action of attacking Iranian commercial vessels,” the Foreign Ministry said.

Iran

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Ukrainska Pravda

center53d ago

Russian intelligence agencies should expect Ukrainian drone to fly into their offices, says European defence commissioner

European Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated on September 5 that Russian intelligence agencies should anticipate a Ukrainian drone strike in response to Russia's attack on the Security Service of Ukraine building. Kubilius suggested that President Putin's escalation has brought the war to Russian territory, leading to mirror measures and expected attacks on agencies like the KGB and GRU.

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Middle East Eye

center53d ago

Rescuers recover 11 Palestinian bodies from rubble as Israeli attacks kill five in Gaza

Rescuers recovered 11 Palestinian bodies from rubble in Gaza over the past 48 hours, while Israeli attacks killed five, according to the enclave's Health Ministry. The ministry reported a total of 17 bodies received by hospitals and stated that more victims remain trapped, bringing the total killed since October to 1,344.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center53d ago

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive at Kremlin after 3½-hour lunch with Putin's envoy Dmitriev – videos

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived at the Kremlin on September 7, 2024, following a three-and-a-half-hour business lunch with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev. This meeting follows Putin's order to halt strikes on Kyiv for three days and Zelenskyy's statement of willingness to halt airstrikes on negotiating cities.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center53d ago

Ukrainian National Guard posts video of rare Russian electronic warfare system being destroyed

The Ukrainian National Guard's Lasar's Group released footage of their successful strike on a rare Russian R-330Zh Zhytel automated jamming system located 55 km behind Russian lines near Siverskodonetsk. The operation, conducted using domestically manufactured Lasar bomber drones, aimed to neutralize the system's jamming capabilities against Ukrainian reconnaissance drones.

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Al Jazeera

center53d ago

Gaza teams recover remains of 55 people nearly 3 years after Israeli strike

Gaza civil defence teams recovered the remains of 55 Palestinians from the rubble of a residential building in Gaza City destroyed in an Israeli air strike on November 19, 2023. The recovery operation, which concluded Saturday, highlights the ongoing challenges of retrieving bodies from destroyed structures due to a shortage of heavy machinery.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center53d ago

Ukraine Defence Contact Group to meet next week, says Kyiv

Ukraine's Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara and German counterpart Boris Pistorius discussed preparations for the upcoming Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting next week during a phone call. The ministers also addressed funding for Ukraine's defence needs, closer cooperation between their defence industries, and strengthening protection against Russian air strikes.

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Middle East Eye

center53d ago

Gaza’s destroyed sewage system linked to ‘rare’ algae bloom shutting Israeli desalination plants

Untreated sewage from Gaza's destroyed infrastructure may have contributed to a rare algae bloom that shut down five of Israel's six major desalination plants along the Mediterranean coast. This event, unprecedented in Israel, has disrupted the water supply for a country that relies on desalination for at least 65 percent of its drinking water.

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Al Jazeera

center53d ago

Israeli campaign of West Bank destruction moves on to region’s food basket

Israeli settlers, backed by soldiers, razed kilometres of Palestinian farmland and olive groves near Arraba in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, planting Israeli flags and demolishing structures. This expansion into Area A, technically under Palestinian Authority control, signifies a violent escalation of settler activity and land confiscation following the October 2023 Gaza war.

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