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Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
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Al Jazeera
center113d ago

Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’

At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli aerial and artillery attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including strikes in Gaza City and Khan Younis. These attacks underscore the ongoing violation of an October ceasefire agreement, with Palestinian health officials reporting over 1,100 deaths since the truce began.

Israel–Palestine
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Hamas leadership run-off expected between Meshaal and al-Hayya
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Al Jazeera
center113d ago

Hamas leadership run-off expected between Meshaal and al-Hayya

Hamas is set to hold a run-off election next week between Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya to choose a new political bureau chief, following Israeli assassinations of key leaders. The outcome of this vote, which aims to fill leadership vacancies and complete the current electoral term, will be closely scrutinized regionally and internationally.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right113d ago

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say

Iran has asked Yemen's Houthi allies to prepare to close the Red Sea oil route if the United States strikes Iranian power infrastructure, according to three sources. This request, conveyed recently, poses a new threat to global energy supplies by potentially disrupting both the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes.

Iran
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Iraqi government orders probe over weapons smuggling to Hezbollah in Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center113d ago

Iraqi government orders probe over weapons smuggling to Hezbollah in Lebanon

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced a high-level committee, in coordination with Syria, to investigate advanced weapons smuggling from Iraq through Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon. This probe aims to demonstrate Baghdad's control over cross-border networks and reassure the United States, though its long-term impact depends on follow-through actions against responsible parties.

Lebanon
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Target of Monaco bomb blames attack on Ukrainian spy agency
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The Guardian Europe
left113d ago

Target of Monaco bomb blames attack on Ukrainian spy agency

Ukrainian businessman Vadym Iermolaiev, who survived an assassination attempt in Monaco, accused Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency of organising the attack, alleging serving officers were involved. French investigators identified a Ukrainian national as the suspected bomber, who was later found dead near Kyiv, with two suspects, including a GUR officer, arrested for her killing.

Ukraine–Russia
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Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
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BBC Europe
center113d ago

Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister

Protests erupted in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities against President Zelensky's dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who is credited with modernizing the ministry and combating corruption. Zelensky has not provided an explanation for the decision, causing significant public and military discontent, with MPs set to vote on Ihor Klymenko as his replacement.

Ukraine–Russia
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Inside Khamenei's funeral: Revealing moments from a week of mourning
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Middle East Eye
center113d ago

Inside Khamenei's funeral: Revealing moments from a week of mourning

Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 09:26 Political signals and power dynamics emerge from Iran’s elaborate farewell ceremonies Mourners react next to the coffin of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on 28 February in Israeli and US air strikes, and coffins of his family members, on the day of his burial, in Mashhad, Iran, 9 July 2026 (Alkis Konstantinidis/Reuters) Off Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was laid to rest on 9 July af

Iran
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US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?
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Al Jazeera
center113d ago

US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?

The US and Iran are engaged in escalating retaliatory strikes, with the US conducting attacks on Iranian targets and Iran targeting Gulf nations and Jordan, following the collapse of their June memorandum of understanding. Both nations face economic and military pressures, with Iran's GDP per capita and oil exports significantly impacted by sanctions and its military infrastructure degraded by prior strikes, suggesting a mutual need for de-escalation despite public defiance.

Iran
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Trump’s Board of Peace drops full Gaza recovery plan in favour of tiny pilot scheme
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The Guardian Middle East
left113d ago

Trump’s Board of Peace drops full Gaza recovery plan in favour of tiny pilot scheme

Donald Trump's Board of Peace has scaled back its Gaza recovery plan from territory-wide reconstruction to a pilot scheme near Rafah, with a small camp and international security force not expected before year's end. Progress is further complicated by upcoming Israeli elections and ongoing conflict, with one diplomat suggesting the limited plan aims to prevent more extreme Israeli agendas for Gaza from taking hold.

Israel–Palestine
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Sudanese minister says war has ‘profoundly reshaped’ nation’s demographics
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Al Jazeera
center113d ago

Sudanese minister says war has ‘profoundly reshaped’ nation’s demographics

Sudanese Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Mutasim Ahmed Saleh stated that the ongoing civil war has profoundly reshaped Sudan's demographics, causing widespread displacement and increasing poverty. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has displaced over 11 million people internally and externally, exacerbating pre-existing population distribution imbalances and impacting the nation's human capital.

Sudan / Darfur
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JD Vance says Epstein had connections to CIA and Mossad
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Middle East Eye
center113d ago

JD Vance says Epstein had connections to CIA and Mossad

US Senator JD Vance stated on Monday that Jeffrey Epstein had connections to the highest levels of American and Israeli intelligence, suggesting involvement with the CIA, Mossad, or both. Vance also alleged that elements within the Israeli government are funding influencers to attack US policy on Iran negotiations, which he has been involved in.

Israel–Palestine
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Hezbollah MP blasts Aoun over bias , broken promises and fueling division
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naharnet.com
center113d ago

Hezbollah MP blasts Aoun over bias , broken promises and fueling division

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah accused Lebanese President Joseph Aoun of partisan bias, broken promises, and fueling division by demanding Hezbollah disarm and by supporting a contested framework agreement with Israel. Fadlallah stated Aoun turned the presidential palace into a partisan platform and urged him to retreat from a dangerous path towards partnership and consensus.

Lebanon
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Israel strikes Baraashit , Nabatieh al - Fawqa and Beit Yahoun in south Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center113d ago

Israel strikes Baraashit , Nabatieh al - Fawqa and Beit Yahoun in south Lebanon

Israeli warplanes targeted Nabatieh al-Fawqa and the outskirts of Baraashit and Beit Yahoun in southern Lebanon on Thursday, with artillery shelling Rshaf and Israeli forces setting fire to homes near Beit Yahoun. These strikes follow an Israeli military announcement claiming it killed three Hezbollah members, despite a framework agreement for Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament announced on June 26.

Lebanon
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Israel says killed three Hezbollah members in south Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center113d ago

Israel says killed three Hezbollah members in south Lebanon

The Israeli military stated that its soldiers eliminated three Hezbollah members carrying combat equipment in the Beit Yahoun area of southern Lebanon on Wednesday. This incident occurred shortly after productive U.S.-sponsored negotiations in Rome aimed at reaching a permanent peace deal, including an Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament.

Lebanon
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Syria Hezbollah smuggling bust reveals its support for regional operations
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jpost.com
right113d ago

Syria Hezbollah smuggling bust reveals its support for regional operations

On July 16, Syrian Interior Ministry units seized an advanced weapons shipment including missiles and drones bound for Hezbollah near the Syrian-Iraqi border. This bust, attributed to Syrian state media SANA, occurs amid international pressure on Hezbollah and follows the Syrian government's stated commitment to preventing its territory from being used for arms smuggling.

Israel–Palestine
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Shas Deri : IDF chief Eyal Zamir helping the Left with haredi draft stance
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jpost.com
right113d ago

Shas Deri : IDF chief Eyal Zamir helping the Left with haredi draft stance

Shas Party leader Arye Deri accused IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir of political interference and damaging the military after Zamir warned against a bill freezing arrests of Haredi draft evaders. The Knesset passed the bill, which the High Court of Justice has since frozen, while opposition leaders condemned Deri's remarks as dangerous and detrimental to national security.

Israel–Palestine
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IDF soldier arrested for supplying military weapons in wave of grenade attacks
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jpost.com
right113d ago

IDF soldier arrested for supplying military weapons in wave of grenade attacks

An Israel Defense Forces soldier was arrested on Wednesday in Bat Yam on suspicion of supplying IDF grenades and ammunition potentially linked to recent grenade attacks in central Israel. Police seized dozens of IDF weapons from the soldier's home and are investigating his connection to incidents in Tel Aviv and Herzliya, which may be related to organized crime disputes.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran's space program advances satellite program, eyes better missile launchers, new facilities
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right113d ago

Iran's space program advances satellite program, eyes better missile launchers, new facilities

Iran's space program is advancing satellite development and infrastructure, with new facilities including laboratories and launch sites expected in the coming months, according to Tasnim News Agency. This development, which includes new satellite projects and upgraded launch vehicles, is viewed by US intelligence as potentially shortening Iran's timeline for intercontinental ballistic missile development.

Iran
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US strikes oil tanker with missiles as it enforces new Iran blockade
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BBC Middle East
center113d ago

US strikes oil tanker with missiles as it enforces new Iran blockade

The US Navy disabled an oil tanker, the Belma, with Hellfire missiles in the Gulf on Wednesday after it allegedly ignored warnings while heading towards Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal. This strike occurred as the US reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports following alleged Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and days of escalating US-Iran exchanges.

Iran
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Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
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BBC Middle East
center113d ago

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes

Iran launched attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, while the US conducted strikes on Iranian command centers and air defense sites in Bandar Abbas and Greater Tunb Island. These exchanges, occurring amid a strained preliminary deal to end the war, have led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a sharp rise in global oil prices.

Iran
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