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Japanese 'Arab resistance fighter' Kozo Okamoto dies at 78
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Middle East Eye
center100d ago

Japanese 'Arab resistance fighter' Kozo Okamoto dies at 78

Kozo Okamoto, a Japanese leftist who participated in the 1972 Lod Airport attack and later lived in Lebanon under the protection of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), died in Beirut at age 78. The PFLP announced his death on Thursday, citing prolonged illness and remembering him as a symbol of international solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

Israel–Palestine
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At least 21 killed as Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

At least 21 killed as Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks

Russian missile strikes killed ten people at a Ukrainian defense industry event in Kyiv and five in Sloviansk on Friday, while Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Kirov region killed six at a factory. These reciprocal attacks, targeting critical infrastructure and logistics hubs, underscore the ongoing escalation of long-range strikes by both sides.

Ukraine–Russia
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Luxembourg will not renew approval for Israeli war bonds, finance minister confirms
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Middle East Eye
center100d ago

Luxembourg will not renew approval for Israeli war bonds, finance minister confirms

Luxembourg's finance minister confirmed the country will not renew approval for the sale of Israel Bonds in the EU beyond their August 31 expiry. This decision, made by Luxembourg's financial regulator, follows years of campaigning linking the bonds to funding Israeli military operations, particularly in Gaza.

Israel–Palestine
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Israeli banks set to sever financial links with Palestinian banks, sparking payment fears
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Middle East Eye
center100d ago

Israeli banks set to sever financial links with Palestinian banks, sparking payment fears

Israeli banks Hapoalim and Discount plan to sever correspondent banking services with five Palestinian banks on August 13 and September 1, respectively, citing increased risks and potential lawsuits. This move could disrupt essential payments for Palestinian imports, worker wages, and company transfers, potentially weakening the Palestinian Authority's ability to pay public sector salaries and impacting trade.

Israel–Palestine
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Sadiq Khan says Netanyahu perpetrating genocide and not welcome in London
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Middle East Eye
center100d ago

Sadiq Khan says Netanyahu perpetrating genocide and not welcome in London

London Mayor Sadiq Khan stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is perpetrating genocide in Gaza and is not welcome in London. Khan indicated he would lobby the UK government to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant if Netanyahu visited, a stance echoed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani regarding a potential US visit.

Israel–Palestine
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Israel launches clampdown after deadly clash in occupied West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

Israel launches clampdown after deadly clash in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces and settlers confronted Palestinians southwest of Nablus on Friday, resulting in the deaths of four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers. In response, the Israeli military launched counterterrorism operations and imposed a curfew in the occupied West Bank, while Prime Minister Netanyahu announced accelerated settlement expansion.

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Israeli MKs , leaders call for harsh IDF response after West Bank terror attack
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jpost.com
right100d ago

Israeli MKs , leaders call for harsh IDF response after West Bank terror attack

Following a fatal terror attack at Gilad Farm in the West Bank on Friday morning, Israeli lawmakers including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called for a harsh IDF response. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded the destruction of terrorists' homes and a large-scale military operation in the West Bank, stating that "for every Jew who is murdered - the enemy must absorb the loss of lands and homes."

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One killed , two wounded , after Palestinian steals gun , shoots hikers
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jpost.com
right100d ago

One killed , two wounded , after Palestinian steals gun , shoots hikers

Two Israelis, including an IDF officer, were killed and several others wounded near Nablus on Friday morning after Palestinians confronted hikers, threw rocks, and one stole a weapon and opened fire. The IDF reported killing the suspected attacker during a manhunt, while the Palestinian Authority's Health Ministry stated at least four Palestinians were killed and four wounded in the incident.

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Sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran completes second week of strikes against Gulf States
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right100d ago

Sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran completes second week of strikes against Gulf States

Iran's army claimed responsibility for a second week of drone and missile strikes targeting U.S. military infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar, including bases and an observation tower. Sirens sounded across Bahrain as its Interior Ministry urged citizens to seek shelter, while Jordanian and Kuwaiti forces reported intercepting multiple Iranian aerial threats.

Iran
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Tehran slams Trump’s threat to use frozen Iranian assets as ‘incendiary’
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

Tehran slams Trump’s threat to use frozen Iranian assets as ‘incendiary’

Former US President Donald Trump threatened to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for damages to ships in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing condemnation from Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the threat an "incendiary precedent," warning of global asset insecurity if such confiscations become normalized.

Iran
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Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction?
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Colonel Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new top commander of the armed forces on Tuesday, replacing Oleksandr Syrskii. Drapatyi, known for his actions in Mariupol in 2014 and his perceived Western military approach, is tasked with leading Ukraine to victory against Russia's ongoing invasion.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran, uninterested in 'temporary deal' with US, rejects Iraqi-led ceasefire proposal - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right100d ago

Iran, uninterested in 'temporary deal' with US, rejects Iraqi-led ceasefire proposal - report

Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump, delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday, stating it was uninterested in a temporary deal that did not address control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials indicated that if Trump escalated attacks, Tehran would expand the conflict regionally, including potential strikes on Tel Aviv and requesting the Houthis close the Bab al-Mandab strait.

Iran
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Venezuela earthquakes : One month on , Venezuelans still search for loved ones and answers
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bbc.com
center100d ago

Venezuela earthquakes : One month on , Venezuelans still search for loved ones and answers

One month after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela's northern coastline, residents like Victor Calderón continue to search for missing loved ones among the estimated tens of thousands still unaccounted for. While rescue efforts have largely ceased, survivors and victims' families express anger and question the structural integrity of collapsed public housing complexes, a sentiment echoed by ongoing searches for bodies amidst rubble.

Venezuela
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Ukraine beheads its military as its performance begins to soar
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

Ukraine beheads its military as its performance begins to soar

Ukraine conducted an unprecedented simultaneous replacement of its top defense and military leaders, including Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskii, in the past week. This shake-up occurred as Ukraine's armed forces reported significant Russian manpower losses and minimal territorial gains, suggesting a strategic disagreement over the role of unmanned warfare.

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Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ deal
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ deal

Israel carried out blasts in the south Lebanese towns of al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun on Friday, despite an ongoing US-brokered ceasefire framework and talks aimed at ending hostilities. These demolitions, which have become routine, occur as Israel occupies nearly a fifth of Lebanese territory and aims to create a security zone, while Hezbollah rejects the ceasefire deal.

Lebanon
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Ireland urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial
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The Guardian Middle East
left100d ago

Ireland urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial

A delegation of Irish politicians urged Dublin to pressure Germany over the detention of Irish defendant Daniel Tatlow-Devally, who faces charges related to an attack on an Israeli arms company site in Ulm. The activists, part of Palestine Action Germany, allegedly caused €1m in damage last September while protesting German support for Israel's actions in Gaza.

Israel–Palestine
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Jordan, Kuwait activate air defenses as Iran targets US airbase in region, Iranian media says
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right101d ago

Jordan, Kuwait activate air defenses as Iran targets US airbase in region, Iranian media says

On Friday morning, Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported Iranian missile attacks targeting the US Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, triggering sirens in Amman. Earlier on Thursday, Kuwait's army reported intercepting Iranian drone and missile threats, with the Abdali border crossing sustaining material damage from hostile drones.

Iran
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‘We feel like we are failing’: Myanmar doctor speaks out as health system teeters on ‘brink of collapse’
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The Guardian Asia
left101d ago

‘We feel like we are failing’: Myanmar doctor speaks out as health system teeters on ‘brink of collapse’

Myanmar's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse due to years of conflict and targeted attacks on medical infrastructure, with over 175 health workers killed and 932 arrested since the 2021 coup. Experts report critical shortages of medical supplies and interrupted health programs, hindering life-saving assistance for over 16 million people amid intensified junta offensives and over 100,000 conflict-related deaths.

Myanmar
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Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
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BBC Middle East
center101d ago

Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

Yemen's Houthi fighters claimed to have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, disrupting trade through the Bab El Mandeb strait and raising fears of wider conflict. This escalation occurs amidst ongoing US-Iran strikes and follows Houthi attacks on Saudi vessels, impacting global maritime trade routes vital for energy and goods.

Iran
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