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center81d ago

Israel's 'pilot zones' turn Lebanese sovereignty on its head

Israel launched 'pilot zones' in late July in Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiya, areas outside its current occupation but heavily damaged, where the Lebanese army is to take exclusive control as Israeli troops withdraw. This initiative, part of a US-brokered framework, aims to restore Lebanese sovereignty and disarm Hezbollah, though Israel has reportedly fired near Lebanese troops during their deployment, complicating the process.

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left81d ago

Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat

Donald Trump reportedly departed Turkey on a secret flight last month, using a catering container to board a decoy plane amid an Iranian assassination threat. This deception operation involved Trump secretly boarding a smaller aircraft while the official Air Force One flew separately, a measure taken due to credible threats against the president.

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Middle East Eye

center81d ago

Report: Israel withholding 1,700 Palestinian bodies for future exchange deals

Israel is withholding the bodies of about 1,700 Palestinians for potential use in future exchange deals, despite no Israeli captive being held by Hamas, according to Haaretz. The daily indicated that the figure of Palestinian bodies held by Israel was increased during recent discussions between top Israeli leaders.

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Al Jazeera

center81d ago

Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue

US President Donald Trump demanded compensation from Iran for alleged damages over 50 years, including deaths of US forces and Iranian protesters, in response to Tehran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. These demands risk complicating ongoing talks between Iran and Oman aimed at resolving maritime passage issues.

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left81d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans voting against the war

Russia's supreme court banned the Yabloko party's federal candidates from standing in September's elections, upholding a suit that removed the last anti-war voting option on the ballot. Meanwhile, Russian missile strikes killed five in Zaporizhzhia and set warehouses ablaze in Kyiv, while a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed after a missile misfired.

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Middle East Eye

center81d ago

Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand

Former US President Donald Trump stated on Monday he would demand reparations from Iran for the deaths of US soldiers in any future peace negotiations. This demand is a reciprocal response to Iran's reported request for compensation related to damages incurred during recent conflicts.

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Middle East Eye

center80d ago

Evening recap

Evening recap Good evening Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here's an update on the day's key developments: Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed with Turkey and Pakistan last week, despite Ankara's push for Cairo to be included in the pact, Middle East Eye exclusively reported. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the US and Iran are close to "some sort of an arrangement".

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Middle East Eye

center80d ago

Tucker Carlson says Israel pushed him to report false allegations against Hunter Biden

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson claimed Israeli agents close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed him in 2020 to falsely report allegations of child abuse involving Hunter Biden's leaked laptop material. Carlson stated this misinformation campaign was attributed to Russian propaganda by former US intelligence officials, while Hunter Biden also suggested a "Netanyahu operation center" was involved in disseminating the laptop's contents.

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Al Jazeera

center80d ago

Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm

Venezuela and Israel announced on Tuesday the restoration of consular relations, a move that follows Israel's deployment of a team to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes and signals a significant realignment of Caracas's foreign policy. This development, occurring 17 years after Venezuela severed ties, indicates a warming of relations and a desire to provide services to citizens residing in both countries, aligning with a broader regional trend of restored ties with Israel.

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Middle East Eye

center80d ago

Israel and Venezuela renew diplomatic relations

Israel and Venezuela announced the restoration of diplomatic relations after a 17-year severance, establishing a coordination mechanism for consular services. This move follows Venezuela's severing of ties in 2009 under Hugo Chavez and comes shortly after neighboring Colombia recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

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Middle East Eye

center81d ago

Palestinian medics in Israel face incitement over unproven patient abuse claims

Palestinian citizens of Israel's High Follow-Up Committee condemned Israeli ministers Israel Katz and Itamar Ben Gvir for inciting against Arab medical staff over unproven allegations of mistreating wounded soldiers at Rambam Health Care Campus. The committee stated that no evidence has been produced to support claims of discrimination, while the hospital rejected the mistreatment allegations but faced criticism for an insufficient response to the broader incitement campaign.

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Middle East Eye

center81d ago

Brent oil price passes $90 as Iran-US deal hopes fade

The price of Brent North Sea crude, the main international oil contract, climbed above $90 on Tuesday as hopes that the US and Iran reach a deal to end the war fade. Brent reached $90.

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The Guardian Europe

left81d ago

What does it say about the UK’s pro-Europeans that they hide their message behind a bin? | Simon Nixon

In the Clacton byelection, pro-European candidate John Stevens of the Rejoin EU party is running a professional campaign against Nigel Farage, while the novelty candidate Count Binface is also on the ballot. Many Clacton voters express hostility towards Farage and believe Brexit has failed, but are uncomfortable using a joke candidate as a protest vote, suggesting pro-European hopes pinned on Binface may be misplaced.

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Middle East Eye

center81d ago

Here's the latest from the occupied West Bank

Here are some of the latest developments in the occupied West Bank, as reported by the Wafa news agency: Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians near al-Ram, north of occupied Jerusalem, as military vehicles raided the area. No casualties were immediately reported.

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Al Jazeera

center81d ago

Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan

Former US President Donald Trump stated his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains "very good" despite Netanyahu's explicit rejection of a US-led 15-point peace plan for Gaza. Netanyahu publicly refused to withdraw Israeli forces until Hamas is disarmed and vowed no Palestinian state would arise under his leadership, signaling a policy rift while a Board of Peace official affirmed the plan remains operative.

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The Guardian Middle East

left81d ago

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for decades of US soldier deaths

Donald Trump demanded Iran pay compensation for the deaths of thousands of US soldiers and Iranian civilians, citing roadside bombs and conflicts led by General Soleimani. These demands, made via Truth Social, are likely to provoke anger in Tehran and complicate ongoing negotiations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, especially as Israel has rejected Trump's Gaza peace plan.

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Middle East Eye

center81d ago

Gaza 'Board of Peace' official says plan is still operative

US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan is still operative, and discussions with Israel are continuing, a "Board of Peace" official said on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an Israeli withdrawal until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed". Netanyahu on Sunday restated his rejection of the Gaza ​plan in televised remarks to his right-wing government.

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Al Jazeera

center81d ago

Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote

Russia's Supreme Court barred the Yabloko party, the only registered political group opposing the war in Ukraine, from participating in upcoming parliamentary elections. The court upheld a suit by the pro-Kremlin Rodina party alleging undeclared campaign support, a decision Yabloko's leader called an unconstitutional attack on freedom of thought.

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right81d ago

Iran demands compensation from Ukraine over deadly Caspian Sea vessel strike - report

Iran has demanded compensation from Ukraine over a deadly strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea last month, rejecting Kyiv's explanation that the attack was accidental. Tehran stated it was not convinced by Ukraine's claim of unintentional targeting and expects compensation, with President Zelensky having previously pointed to Iran's military support for Russia.

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