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21 December

Israel Strike Kills Border Crossing Chief, Three Others: Hamas

An Israeli strike on the southern Gaza Strip killed the head of the Kerem Shalom border crossing and three others, Hamas authorities said.

21 December

Staff Writer With AFP

IS Landmine Kills Seven Syrian Government Forces: Monitor

Seven members of Syria's security forces were killed when their bus struck an Islamic State landmine in the Badia desert, a monitor said.

19 December

Staff Writer With AFP

US Announces 10-Nation Coalition to Combat Houthi Attacks in Red Sea

The US announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain, and Italy among countries joining the "multinational security initiative."

18 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Hamas Ministry Says Israel Strikes Kill 110 in North Gaza

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said at least 110 Palestinians had been killed since the previous day in Israeli strikes on a northern part of the territory.

18 December

An Egyptian soldier stands guard at the Taba crossing between Egypt and Israel

Staff Writer With AFP

Egypt Air Force Downs Drone off South Sinai

The Egyptian air force shot down a drone off the Sinai Peninsula down the coast from the Israeli border, state-linked media reported.

18 December

Syrian government forces deploy near the Damascus-Aleppo highway in the southern part of Syria's northern Aleppo province on February 10, 2020

Staff Writer With AFP

Eight Civilians Killed by Syria Army in Rebel Bastion: Monitor

A pregnant woman was among eight civilians killed during bombardments by the Syrian army in the last major rebel stronghold in the northwest, a war monitor said.

15 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Yemen Houthi Rebels Hit Cargo Ship in Latest Red Sea Attack

Yemen's Houthi rebels struck a cargo ship in the Red Sea, causing a fire on deck in the latest of a near-daily series of attacks in the commercially vital waterway.

15 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Dutch Court to Rule on Export of F-35 Parts to Israel

A court in the Netherlands will rule on whether to force the Dutch government to stop supplying parts for F-35 fighter jets being used by Israel over the Gaza Strip.

15 December

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)

Staff Writer With AFP

11 Iran Police Killed in Jihadist-Claimed Attack: State TV

At least 11 Iranian police officers were killed in a jihadist-claimed attack on a police station in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, an official told state television.

14 December