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Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier
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Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns on Friday regarding the living conditions and mental health of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which is deployed near Iran. Trump stated the carrier was not deployed for too long and confirmed it would soon be rotated out with a replacement vessel amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report
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Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, deployed for over 250 days enforcing a blockade of Iran, is being replaced by the USS George Washington due to plummeting morale, with reports of a sailor jumping overboard and lawmakers raising health concerns. This rotation occurs amidst ongoing fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz and statements suggesting the blockade could continue indefinitely.

Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report
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Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, enforcing a blockade of Iran, will be replaced by the USS George Washington after reports of plummeting morale and at least one sailor jumping overboard this month. This rotation follows concerns raised by US lawmakers about sailor health and a prolonged deployment without port calls, amid ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.

France condemns Israeli settlers’ seizure of Palestinian homes in Qusra
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France condemns Israeli settlers’ seizure of Palestinian homes in Qusra

France condemned Israeli settlers' seizure of Palestinian homes in Qusra, south of Nablus, on Friday, calling for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. The French foreign ministry reiterated its condemnation of Israeli settlement policy, stating it threatens the two-state solution and heightens tensions in the occupied West Bank.

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Netanyahu brands Britain an ‘Islamic republic’ as it prepares Israel sanctions
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Netanyahu brands Britain an ‘Islamic republic’ as it prepares Israel sanctions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to Britain as an "Islamic republic" in response to reports that London is preparing to announce new policies, including a ban on goods from Israeli settlements and sanctions on individuals involved in the settler movement. Netanyahu's remarks come despite Britain's historical record of providing significant military and intelligence support to Israel.

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‘De facto annexation’: Israel to shift civilian enforcement in West Bank from army to police
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‘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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Kushner to visit Israel to discuss Trump's Gaza plan
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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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‘De facto annexation’: Israel to shift civilian enforcement in West Bank from army to police
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‘De facto annexation’: Israel to shift civilian enforcement in West Bank from army to police

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a plan to transfer civilian enforcement powers in the occupied West Bank from the army to the police, a move described by critics as de facto annexation. The proposal, which was not coordinated with the military or police, aims to shift the police's role to address civilian matters while the army focuses on security threats amid a rise in settler violence.

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

Palestinians in West Bank village remain under Israeli settler siege for sixth day
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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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Iran formalises Strait of Hormuz control as US struggles to sustain war it launched with Israel
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Iran formalises Strait of Hormuz control as US struggles to sustain war it launched with Israel

An Iranian parliamentary committee approved a strategic plan to formalize control over the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to prevent passage for vessels from the US, Israel, and other designated hostile countries. This move coincides with US threats of unprecedented economic sanctions and ongoing challenges in sustaining its military campaign alongside Israel, while maritime data indicates significantly restricted traffic through the vital waterway.

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

Palestinian families in the West Bank village of Qusra have been under siege by Israeli settlers for six days, with settlers surrounding three homes, cutting off utilities, and preventing access to food and medicine. Despite an Israeli army operation declared to remove the settlers, they remain, and Israeli forces have reportedly restricted Palestinian residents rather than apprehending the settlers.

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Gaza starvation: Why Israel's supporters are misrepresenting Unicef study
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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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Israel carries out large series of explosions, artillery shelling in south Lebanon
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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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‘They’re all catastrophic’: The paediatric war wounds Dr Abu Sittah tries to heal in Lebanon
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‘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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Watch: Turkey's Fidan warns of 'radical steps' if Israel does not comply with Gaza deal
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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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Turkey's foreign minister accuses Israel of expelling Palestinians from Gaza
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Turkey's foreign minister accuses Israel of expelling Palestinians from Gaza

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of aiming to expel all Palestinians from Gaza, adding that there must be immediate action to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to comply with international demands. During a joint press briefing in the Egyptian city of El-Alamein, Fidan said that Netanyahu "develops policies that trample human dignity".

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Vance says US will end up 'in a stronger position' than Iran
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Vance says US will end up 'in a stronger position' than Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said that Washington is using "diplomatic, military and economic" means to pressure Iran. "The Iranians sometimes make commitments that they don't honour," Vance told Fox News.

Israeli forces will not withdraw from south Lebanon or Gaza, Katz says
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Israeli forces will not withdraw from south Lebanon or Gaza, Katz says

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israeli forces would not withdraw from what Israel calls its "security zones" in southern Lebanon or Gaza, in a video statement filmed from the Israeli-occupied Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon. Katz's remarks came days after Israeli and Lebanese officials held talks in Rome on implementing a 26 June agreement linking Israel's phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon to the verified disarmament of Hezbollah.

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Hezbollah accuses Lebanon’s government of targeting ‘resistance’ instead of Israel: Report
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Hezbollah accuses Lebanon’s government of targeting ‘resistance’ instead of Israel: Report

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem accused Lebanese authorities of targeting the resistance instead of Israel and failing to abide by agreements, specifically regarding the southern town of Mansouri. Qassem stated that Hezbollah would not accept the violation of the country's sovereignty, particularly after Israeli forced displacement orders and attacks on Mansouri despite a ceasefire.

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