Middle East
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Feb- 2025 -8 February
Hamas, Israel Complete Fifth Hostage-Prisoner Swap Under Gaza Deal
Israel and Hamas completed fifth hostage-prisoner swap under a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, three freed Israelis, 183 Palestinian detainees.
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8 February
Head of UN Chemical Weapons Watchdog to Meet Syrian Leader: Authorities
The head of the world's chemical weapons watchdog will meet Syria's new leader in a first visit since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.
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8 February
US Approves Sale of $7.4 B in Bombs, Missiles to Israel
The US to pledge over $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles and related equipment to Israel, which has used American-made weapons to devastate Gaza.
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7 February
Hostage Families Urge Israel to Complete Gaza Truce Deal Ahead of Swap
Israeli campaign group urged the government to uphold Gaza truce before hostage-prisoner swap, as US’s remarks cast doubt on deal’s future.
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7 February
Israel’s Netanyahu Gifts Golden Pager to Trump
Israeli prime minister gave US president a golden pager, the gift symbolized "a turning point in the war" against Hezbollah.
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7 February
Al-Qaeda in Yemen Says Senior Official Killed in Blast
A senior member of Al-Qaeda in Yemen has been killed in a bomb blast behind a string of high-profile attacks.
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7 February
Iran Condemns New US Sanctions as ‘Illegal’ and ‘Unjustified’
Iran condemns new US sanctions as "illegal" and "unjustified," targeting a network accused of exporting millions in crude oil to China.
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7 February
Israel Says It Struck Two Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon
Israel said it had struck two sites in Lebanon that allegedly contained weapons belonging to the Hezbollah group, despite a ceasefire deal.
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6 February
Israel Defense Minister Orders Army to Plan for ‘Voluntary’ Departures From Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said he had ordered the army to formulate a plan to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza.
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6 February
Iran Revolutionary Guards Unveil First Drone Carrier in Gulf
Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveiled the country's first drone carrier on Thursday in Gulf waters, state media reported.
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