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center77d ago

‘De facto annexation’: Israel to shift civilian enforcement in West Bank from army to police

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday a plan to transfer civilian enforcement powers in the occupied West Bank from the military to the police. This move, which was not coordinated with the military or police but reportedly welcomed by the army, is viewed by critics as a de facto annexation of Palestinian territory.

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center77d ago

Kushner to visit Israel to discuss Trump's Gaza plan

Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov will visit Israel and Egypt next week to discuss former President Trump's Gaza plan, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected. The visit aims to address Israeli concerns and explore next steps for advancing the plan, which proposes Hamas disarmament and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

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center77d ago

Iran formalises Strait of Hormuz control as US struggles to sustain war it launched with Israel

An Iranian parliamentary committee approved the principles of a strategic plan to govern security and development in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. This plan, announced by spokesperson Valiullah Bayati, aims to prevent vessels belonging to the US, Israel, and other designated hostile countries from transiting the waterway.

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The Guardian Europe

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Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount

Russia is struggling to recruit sufficient soldiers to replenish its ranks amid heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine, leading to speculation about a second mass mobilisation. While officials deny plans for another call-up, coercive recruitment tactics are reportedly being used to pressure men into signing voluntary contracts, fueling public anxiety.

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center77d ago

Palestinians in West Bank village remain under Israeli settler siege for sixth day

Israeli settlers have maintained a six-day siege on three Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, near Nablus, cutting off water and electricity and preventing access to food and medicine. Despite an Israeli army operation intended to remove the settlers, Israeli forces were observed interacting with the settlers rather than ending the blockade, while activists attempting to deliver aid were also stopped.

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The Guardian Middle East

left77d ago

Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the UK as the "Islamic republic of Britain" and the "first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon" during a podcast interview. His remarks, which echo Islamophobic tropes and come amid strained UK-Israel relations, were criticized by an Israeli opposition politician as a sign of diplomatic failure.

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Al Jazeera

center77d ago

Huckabee calls Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’: Can US push end Qusra siege?

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned Israeli settlers besieging three Palestinian families in Qusra as "Israeli terrorists" on Thursday, marking a rare public rebuke of settler violence. The families, including a dual US citizen, have been trapped in their homes without water or electricity since Sunday, with the UN warning of forced displacement.

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Al Jazeera

center77d ago

US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last?

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the US Navy can indefinitely maintain a blockade on Iranian ports, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promising new economic isolation measures. However, reports of severe mental health issues and burnout among sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln, currently on a record-length deployment, have raised concerns among US lawmakers.

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Al Jazeera

center77d ago

Russian ballistic attacks intensify as Kyiv claims Dnipropetrovsk advance

Ukraine claims to have liberated 26 settlements and 745 square kilometers in Dnipropetrovsk this year, while Russia intensified ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing at least nine people across Kyiv, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia.

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Middle East Eye

center77d ago

Gaza starvation: Why Israel's supporters are misrepresenting Unicef study

Israel has denied using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, a claim challenged by human rights organizations and the ICC. Supporters of Israel have recently cited a UNICEF survey showing reduced malnutrition rates among children under five to claim famine never occurred, a misrepresentation according to UNICEF and Medical Aid for Palestinians, who state the survey reflects conditions after a ceasefire and increased aid, not during the confirmed famine period.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

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Shipping traffic falls further in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran compete over claims to control

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fell below the monthly average as Iran's Basij paramilitary unit claimed control and the United States stated it could maintain a naval blockade indefinitely. Nine commodity vessels transited the strait on Thursday, up from five the previous day, while Abu Dhabi National Oil Company reported two of its vessels were attacked, with the UAE accusing Iran.

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The Guardian Europe

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Patriot missiles have been a godsend for Ukraine against Putin, but they’re running out. Kyiv needs help and fast | Jack Watling

Ukraine's effective defense against Russian ballistic missiles using Patriot interceptors has diminished due to depleted supplies, with interception rates falling from over 70% to none. This situation is exacerbated by a global shortage of Patriot missiles, driven by increased demand from both Ukraine and recent Iranian missile launches, leaving Kyiv vulnerable to ongoing Russian strikes on its infrastructure.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right77d ago

China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs

China's exports of heavy electric trucks to Asia more than doubled in the four months after February 28, reaching 16,823 vehicles, with half destined for South and Southeast Asia amid rising oil costs fueled by the Iran conflict. This surge, driven by higher diesel prices in import-dependent regions, accelerates electrification and presents a significant market opportunity for Chinese manufacturers like Sany.

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Middle East Eye

center77d ago

Israel carries out large series of explosions, artillery shelling in south Lebanon

The Israeli army conducted a series of explosions and artillery shelling across south Lebanon on August 14, 2026, targeting areas including Beit Yahoun, Hadatha, Qounine, and Mashaa al-Mansouri. The attacks involved explosive barrels, artillery fire, and drone overflights, with reports of Israeli forces advancing towards Hadatha.

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Middle East Eye

center77d ago

‘They’re all catastrophic’: The paediatric war wounds Dr Abu Sittah tries to heal in Lebanon

Submitted by Gergana Krasteva on Fri, 08/14/2026 - 07:52 In Beirut, the British-Palestinian surgeon treats children severely wounded by Israeli attacks, including three sisters whose lives were altered irreversibly British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah in his office in the Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund headquarters in Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon, on 17 July 2026 (Gergana Krasteva/MEE) Off In his Beirut office, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah is going over his operating list for the weekend: 11 ch

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Middle East Eye

center77d ago

Watch: Turkey's Fidan warns of 'radical steps' if Israel does not comply with Gaza deal

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned on Thursday that Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt may be compelled to take "radical steps" if the United States does not pressure Israel to comply with the Gaza peace deal. Fidan emphasised that while the Palestinian side has fulfilled its commitments, Israel has shown no progress in advancing to the second phase of the agreement.

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Al Jazeera

center77d ago

Fear and attacks grip Taybeh, the last all-Christian town in the West Bank

Israeli settlers have targeted Taybeh, the last all-Christian town in the occupied West Bank, with coordinated attacks including arson and property destruction. Residents report escalating fear and a breakdown of civil order, with one business owner abandoning his quarry after repeated armed incursions by settlers.

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