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Nov- 2023 -

7 November

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Claim New Drone Attack on Israel

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched a fresh drone attack against Israel as they step up a campaign of disruptive strikes.

7 November

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) transits Puget Sound following a 41-month engineered refueling overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Feb. 9, 2023. Louisiana is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian G. Reynolds)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Nuclear Submarine in Middle East for ‘Deterrence’: Pentagon

A US nuclear-powered Ohio-class submarine is in the Middle East to help prevent the Israel-Hamas war from spiraling into a broader conflict.

6 November

Inder Singh Bisht

US Confirms Reaper Flights Over Gaza in Search of Hostages

The Pentagon has confirmed flying unarmed MQ-9 Reaper drones over Gaza to help recover Hamas-held hostages.

5 November

Taliban fighters stand guard near the military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan

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‘Israeli Spies’ Held in Joint Op With Afghanistan: Iran

Three Iranians who were agents in Israel's spy agency Mossad have been detained in a joint operation with Afghanistan's Taliban.

3 November

A second UK flight carrying equipment that will support humanitarian agencies to deliver lifesaving supplies to Gaza arrived in Egypt today. This will be followed by a number of flights to deliver 30 tonnes of vital equipment such as forklift trucks, belt conveyors and lighting towers, which have been specifically requested by UK partners in the region, including the Egyptian Red Crescent. RAF delivers another large load of essential equipment to Middle East, consignment includes · Generators · Forklift trucks · Pallet trucks, including 2 for rough terrain Fuel store · Conveyor belt loader · Vehicle service kits The equipment will be set up close to the Rafah border crossing increasing the capacity of agencies to manage and deliver significant quantities of aid to those in Gaza. Rafah is currently the only entry point for aid into Gaza. This is the second Royal Air Force humanitarian flight from Brize Norton and follows the delivery of 21 tons of essential supplies, including wound care packs and water filters, which arrived in Egypt last week and was handed over to partner agencies working on the ground in Gaza.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Conducts Egypt Airlift to Deliver Lifesaving Supplies to Gaza

The UK Royal Air Force has conducted an airlift operation to Egypt to support humanitarian agencies in delivering lifesaving supplies to Gaza.

3 November

An Israeli army armored tracked vehicle moves near a stationed artillery howitzer at a position along the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel

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Israel Says Troops Encircle Gaza City

Israeli ground troops encircled Hamas stronghold Gaza City, as top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived for a trip focused on minimizing civilian casualties.

3 November

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Republicans Advance Israel Funding Without Ukraine, Defying Biden

The Republican-led lower chamber of US Congress passed a $14 billion aid package for Israel, defying President Joe Biden's request for more money for Ukraine.

1 November

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Bolivia Cuts Ties with Israel Over Gaza Strikes, Others Recall Envoys

Bolivia said it was severing diplomatic ties with Israel over its "disproportionate" attacks in Gaza, as two other Latin American countries recalled their ambassadors over the mounting humanitarian crisis.

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