Middle East

UN Peacekeepers Report Deadly Clashes in South Sudan

The United Nations on Tuesday reported deadly clashes in northern South Sudan which killed civilians and left a peacekeeper wounded.

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Israel Confirms Troops to Remain at ‘Five Positions’ in South Lebanon

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Tuesday that troops remain at five positions in southern Lebanon past a pullout deadline, vowing action against any truce violation by militant group Hezbollah.

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Deadline for Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon Expires

A deadline expired Tuesday for all Israeli troops to leave south Lebanon under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, hours after Israel said it planned to remain in five strategic locations.

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US Says Strike in Syria Killed Al-Qaeda Affiliate Official

The US military said it killed a member of an Al-Qaeda affiliate organization in a precision airstrike in Syria.

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Shipment of ‘Heavy’ US Bombs Arrives in Israel: Defense Ministry

Israel's defense ministry announced that a shipment of "heavy" US-made bombs arrived overnight in Israel.

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Lebanon Blocked Iran Planes After US Warnings: Security Source

Lebanon denied permission for Iranian flights to land in Beirut twice this week after the US warned Israel might shoot the planes down.

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Lebanon Official Media Report Israeli Drone Strike in South

Lebanese official media said an Israeli drone struck the country's south, without reporting casualties, days before a deadline in a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Hamas Says Expects Talks on Gaza Truce Phase Two to Begin ‘Early Next Week’

Hamas expects indirect negotiations with Israel for the second phase of an ongoing truce in Gaza to begin "early next week."

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Hamas, Israel Complete Sixth Hostage-Prisoner Swap Under Gaza Truce

Palestinian militants released three Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian inmates freed by Israel, completing the latest swap despite fears the Gaza truce deal was near collapse.

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Iran Says Will Rebuild Nuclear Facilities if Attacked

Iranian President Pezeshkian vowed to rebuild nuclear facilities if attacked amid US media reports of a possible Israeli strike on key sites.

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