Middle East
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May- 2024 -13 May
Lebanon’s Hezbollah Claims Strikes That Wounded Israeli Soldiers
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a strike that Israel said wounded four soldiers in the country's north.
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13 May
Jordan Launches Multinational ‘Eager Lion’ War Games
The Jordanian military announced the launch of the "Eager Lion" military exercise, with ground, naval, and air forces from 33 countries including the US.
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10 May
UN Agency Says Closing East Jerusalem HQ After Arson by ‘Israeli Extremists’
UN agency for Palestinian refugees said it was shuttering East Jerusalem headquarters after "Israeli extremists" set fire to the perimeter.
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9 May
Israel Says Biden Threat to Stop Arms ‘Very Disappointing’
Two top Israeli officials criticized US President Biden for threatening to stop certain arms supplies to Israel if it invades the crowded Gaza city of Rafah.
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9 May
Israel Says Hamas Naval Commander Killed in Gaza Strike
The Israeli military said a recent air strike had killed the commander of Hamas's naval unit in Gaza City, accusing of "attacks" against troops during the seven-month war.
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8 May
Israeli Armored Vehicles to Receive New Electrical Systems
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a multi-year framework agreement with IMCO Group to supply electrical systems for its armored fighting vehicles.
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8 May
Elbit Lands First Foreign Customer for Red Sky Air Defense System
Elbit Systems has landed the first international customer for its new Red Sky air defense system.
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8 May
US Halts Bomb Shipment to Israel Over Rafah Concerns
The US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over fears it would invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an official said.
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7 May
Israel Army Says in ‘Operational Control’ of Gaza Side of Rafah Crossing
The Israeli army said it took "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt and that troops were scanning the area.
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6 May
Yemen Houthis Threaten to Widen Ship Attacks to Mediterranean
Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened to extend their attacks on Israel-bound shipping to the Mediterranean after months of strikes on vessels in the Red Sea.
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