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UAE Presses Palestinian Cause During Rare Talks With Israel Minister

The United Arab Emirates foreign minister pressed the need for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict during a rare visit by Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar.

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Israel PM Netanyahu Orders ‘Strong Response’ to Rocket Fire From Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a "strong response" after around 10 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip on Sunday.

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Israel’s Iron Dome Completes ‘Advanced’ Interception Tests With ELTA’s MMR Radar

Israel has conducted advanced interception tests of its renowned Iron Dome air defense system, utilizing ELTA Systems’ cutting-edge Multi-Mission Radar.

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Israel Defense Minister Threatens to Annex Parts of Gaza

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened Friday to annex parts of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas militants release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the war-battered Palestinian territory.

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Israel Army Says Struck Military Targets in Southern Syria

The Israeli army said it carried out air strikes targeting military sites containing weapons in southern Syria on Tuesday, just days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for demilitarizing the area.

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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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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 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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