Middle East
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Jul- 2025 -19 July
US Announces Syria-Israel Truce as New Clashes Rock Druze Heartland
The US said that it had negotiated a ceasefire between Israel and Syria as new clashes erupted in Druze heartland following recent violence and massive Israeli strikes.
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18 July
Kuwait Launches Turkey-Made Bayraktar Combat Drones
Kuwait has received its first Bayraktar TB2 tactical unmanned aerial systems from Turkey, marking the delivery with a launch ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base.
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18 July
US Lets Staff Return to Iraq Weeks After Iran Strike
The US said it would allow its diplomats to return to Iraq, nearly a month after they were ordered out following US strikes on neighboring Iran.
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18 July
Gaza Civil Defence Agency Says Israeli Strikes Kill 14
Gaza's civil defense agency said that Israeli strikes killed 14 people in the north and south of the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.
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18 July
Israeli Strikes on South Lebanon Targeting Hezbollah Kill Four
Four people were killed in separate Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, as Israel said it had targeted two Hezbollah members.
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18 July
Syria Troops Quit Druze Heartland After Violence Leaves Nearly 600 Dead
Syrian troops on Thursday pulled out of the Druze heartland of Sweida following days of clashes that killed nearly 600 people.
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16 July
Israel Bombs Syria Army HQ After Warning Damascus to Leave Druze Alone
Israel said it bombed Syrian army headquarters in Damascus after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority alone.
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16 July
US Clears $100M Sale for Lebanon’s Super Tucano Fleet Maintenance
The US State Department has cleared a potential $100-million sale to support Lebanon’s A-29 Super Tucano fleet.
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16 July
Drone Attacks Hit Three North Iraq Oil Fields: Kurds
Explosive-laden drones hit three oil fields in Iraq's Kurdistan region, a day after a similar attack halted operations at a US-run field.
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16 July
IDF Soldiers Required to Study Islamic Culture, Arabic Language
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is set to implement reforms to address intelligence gaps in its training, following failures that led to Hamas’ surprise attack against Israel on October 7, 2023.
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