Middle East
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Jul- 2021 -27 July
HRW Accuses Israel, Hamas of ‘Apparent War Crimes’ in Gaza Conflict
Human Rights Watch said both Israel and Hamas "apparently" committed "war crimes" during a May conflict, calling for the incidents to be probed as part of ongoing international investigations.
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26 July
Biden to Meet Iraq PM, Announce ‘New Phase’ of US Deployment
President Joe Biden is expected to launch a "new phase" of US military presence in Iraq, ending combat operations but stopping short of full withdrawal.
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23 July
Israel Hosts First International Drone Exercise
The Israeli Air Force has conducted its first international drone exercise with military pilots from five other countries.
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22 July
Israeli Missiles Shot Down in Syria: State Media
Syria's air defenses intercepted Israeli missiles over Homs province early Thursday, the second airstrike this week.
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20 July
Israeli Missiles in Northern Syria Kill 5 Regime Fighters: Monitor
Israeli strikes in northern Syria have killed five pro-Iran fighters allied to the Damascus regime, a Britain-based war monitor said Tuesday.
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15 July
Regime Shelling Kills 9 Civilians in NW Syria: Monitor
Shelling by Syrian regime forces killed nine civilians, including three children, in the Idlib region in the country's northwest, a war monitor reported.
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9 July
Iran Unveils New Weapons, Equipment
The Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has acquired new domestically manufactured weapons and equipment, the service claimed on its official website.
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8 July
Israeli Navy to Receive Four Upgraded Patrol Vessels
Israel Shipyards is supplying four Shaldag MK V fast patrol vessels to the Israeli Navy, the shipbuilder announced.
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8 July
Rockets Fired at US Embassy in Iraq After Attacks on Bases
Three rockets were fired at the US embassy in Iraq early Thursday that was marked by rocket and drone attacks on bases hosting American forces in Iraq and Syria.
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7 July
Syria Kurds Say Thwarted Drone Attacks Near Coalition Base
Syrian Kurdish forces said they repelled drone attacks Wednesday near a major base of the US-led coalition battling Islamic State group remnants, in the second such attack in days.
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