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Israel Strikes Kill 10 Syrian, Foreign Fighters: Monitor

Israeli strikes on Syria killed 10 fighters on Wednesday, including three Syrian air defense officers and seven allied foreign fighters, a Britain-based war monitor said in a new toll.

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Sinai Helicopter Crash Kills 7 Peacekeepers, Including 5 Americans: Source

A helicopter crash in Egypt's Sinai desert involving a multi-national observer force killed seven people on Thursday -- five Americans, a French national, and a Czech citizen.

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Trump Administration to Sell UAE 18 MQ-9B Drones in $2.9B Deal: Report

The US State Department has notified Congress it plans to sell 18 battle-ready MQ-9B aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates, in a deal that could be worth as much as $2.9 billion.

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International Community Must Constrain Hezbollah to Protect Israel and Civilians

As anger against Lebanon’s rulers continues building, Hezbollah’s abuses – like its use of human shields – should be forcefully and continually exposed.

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Israeli Soldiers Shoot Dead Palestinian Who Fired on Troops: Army

A Palestinian who shot at Israeli troops near Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday was killed when soldiers returned fire, Israel's army said.

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US Defense Secretary in Israel Talks on ‘Military Edge’

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper held talks in Israel to discuss the Jewish state's regional military advantage after Israel normalized ties with three Arab countries.

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US Drone Strike Kills 17 Jihadists in NW Syria Near Turkish Border

The US army said Thursday it carried out a drone strike against Al-Qaeda leaders in northwestern Syria near the Turkish border, killing 17 jihadists, according to a war monitor.

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How the Abraham Accords Will Change Security Cooperation in the Arabian Gulf

The Abraham Accord signatories’ vision and willingness to create opportunities for better security in the region is a noteworthy accomplishment and an excellent start.

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Iran-China-Russia Axis Threatens US and Israeli Interests

The US must continue to build a strong strategic coalition across Southwest Asia to enhance security and help offset the impact of a China-Iran and a Russia-Iran agreement.

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Israel Says It Is Holding Body of Palestinian Killed in Clash

The Israeli army said Friday it was holding the body of a Palestinian shot dead in a West Bank clash earlier this week, ending days of uncertainty over his fate.

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