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2 February

Thousands of AK-47 assault rifles sit on the flight deck of guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans during an inventory process, January 7, 2023

Western Allies Seize Arms Shipment Bound for Yemen’s Rebels: Pentagon

An operation by Western allies reportedly led by France seized a boatload of weapons and ammunition allegedly being sent to Yemen from Iran.

1 February

Iraqi forces members patrol during a military operation in Anbar province

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkish Base in Northern Iraq Hit by Rocket Fire: Kurds

A Turkish base in northern Iraq came under rocket attack, the autonomous Kurdish region's counter-terrorism services said.

1 February

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Staff Writer With AFP

Netanyahu Says Considering Military Aid to Ukraine, Mediation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was considering military aid to Ukraine and was willing to serve as a mediator.

Jan- 2023 -

31 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Three Al-Qaeda Suspects Killed in Yemen Drone Strike: Officials

Three alleged Al-Qaeda militants were killed in a suspected US drone strike in northeastern Yemen, local government officials said.

31 January

Staff Writer With AFP

11 Dead in Syria Drone Strikes on Pro-Iran Groups: Monitor

A series of drone strikes on pro-Iran factions in war-torn Syria killed 11 people and destroyed trucks carrying Iranian arms from Iraq.

31 January

A bus station that was bombed in Jableh, Syria

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Bus Bombing Wounds 15 Police in Restive South

A bomb attack on a bus carrying Syrian police wounded 15 officers in the south of the war-torn country, the interior ministry said.

30 January

An air strike in the Syrian town of Baghuz

Staff Writer With AFP

Casualties as Strikes Hit Convoy Carrying Arms Into Syria: War Monitor

Air strikes destroyed a convoy of trucks that crossed into eastern Syria from Iraq, reporting an unspecified number of casualties.

27 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark in Talks With Israel to Replace Howitzers Donated to Ukraine

After pledging all 19 of its French-made Caesar howitzers to Ukraine, Denmark is in talks with Israeli arms maker Elbit Systems for new mobile artillery to plug a "critical gap."

27 January

The Israeli Iron Dome missile defense system, left, intercepts rockets fired from Gaza Strip

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel, Gaza Militants Trade Missiles After Deadly West Bank Raid

Israel launched air strikes on Gaza in response to militant rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave, as tensions rose following the deadliest army raid on the occupied West Bank in years.

26 January