Middle East
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May- 2024 -30 May
Israel Says Army Has ‘Operational Control’ of Key Egypt-Gaza Corridor
The Israeli army said it had gained "operational control" over a strategic corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
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29 May
Biden’s Blurred Red Lines Under Scrutiny After Rafah Carnage
Joe Biden's red lines over Israel's assault on Rafah have kept shifting, but the US president faces growing pressure to take a firmer stance after a deadly strike in the Gazan city.
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28 May
UAE Exploring Potential Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Purchase: Report
The United Arab Emirates is exploring the possibility of purchasing China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” fighter aircraft.
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27 May
Palestinian Officials Say Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes on Rafah
Hamas and the Palestinian Authority said Israeli strikes on a center for displaced people killed dozens near Rafah, while the Israeli army said it had targeted Hamas militants.
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27 May
Damascus Car Bomb Kills Army Liaison With Hezbollah: Monitor
A car bomb killed a Syrian officer working with Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Damascus, a war monitor said, with state media reporting one dead.
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23 May
11 Palestinians Killed in Two-Day Israeli Raid on West Bank
Israeli forces carried out raids in the West Bank city of Jenin for a second day, with at least 11 Palestinians killed in the fighting.
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22 May
US Army Tests Portable ‘Dronebuster’ in Middle East
The US Army recently demonstrated the effectiveness of its “Dronebuster” portable counter-drone system in the Middle East.
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21 May
Five Killed in Israeli Strikes on South Lebanon
At least five people, including four Hezbollah fighters, were killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, a source close to the group and state media said.
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21 May
Raisi’s Death Unlikely to Change Iran Foreign Policy: Analysts
The death of Iranian President Raisi could lead to a period of political instability but is unlikely to change Iran's foreign policy or its role in the Middle East, analysts said.
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20 May
Iran Confirms Rare Talks With US on Escalating Regional Attacks
Iran has confirmed that it held indirect talks with arch foe the US in Oman despite the two countries having no diplomatic relations.
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