Middle East
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Oct- 2024 -28 October
Israel to Spend $530M on ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense
Israel's defense ministry has earmarked $530 million to accelerate the development of the laser air defense system known as "Iron Beam."
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28 October
US Approves Possible Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia
The US has approved Saudi Arabia’s request to potentially acquire over 1,000 TOW missiles at an estimated cost of $440 million.
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27 October
Lebanon Says at Least 21 Killed in Israeli Strikes Sunday in South
The Lebanese health ministry said that Israeli strikes killed at least 21 people across southern Lebanon.
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25 October
Israel Army Says Conducting ‘Precise Strikes’ on Military Targets in Iran
The Israeli military said it was carrying out "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran.
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24 October
Russia Helped Houthis Target Red Sea Ships: Report
Russia earlier this year provided satellite data to help Yemen's Houthi rebels strike ships in the Red Sea, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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24 October
Turkish Strikes Kill 27 Civilians in Syria: War Monitor
A Syria war monitor said Turkish drone strikes had killed 27 civilians in Syria following a deadly attack on a defense company near Ankara.
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24 October
Israel Army Says 5 Soldiers Killed in South Lebanon Combat
The Israeli army said five of its soldiers were killed fighting in southern Lebanon, where the military has been battling Hezbollah forces for weeks.
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24 October
Italy, Qatar to Jointly Develop Short-Range Anti-Drone Radar
Italian firm Fincantieri has signed an agreement with Qatari Barzan Holdings to jointly develop a short-range anti-drone radar.
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24 October
Hezbollah Confirms Israel Killed Nasrallah’s Likely Successor
Hezbollah confirmed that Israel killed Hashem Safieddine, the apparent successor of its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, in a strike, without saying when or where it happened.
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24 October
Turkey Strikes Kurdish Militants After Deadly Attack on Defense Firm
Turkey said it launched strikes on Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria after blaming them for an attack that killed five people at a defense firm near Ankara.
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