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Philippines to Purchase 10 More Acero Patrol Gunboats for Navy

The Philippines is planning to acquire 10 additional Acero-class patrol gunboats for the naval force as part of the government’s broader defense modernization initiative.

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Israel Ready to Resume Gaza War, PM Warns After Truce Delay

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel was prepared to resume fighting against Hamas after the Palestinian group accused it of endangering a five-week-old Gaza truce by suspending prisoner releases.

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Israel Army Says Deploying Tank Division in West Bank City of Jenin

Israel's army on Sunday announced the expansion of operations in the occupied West Bank including the deployment of a tank division.

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Israel Delays Palestinians’ Release After Six Gaza Hostages Freed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed.

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Hamas Frees Two Israeli Hostages in Latest Transfer Under Truce

Palestinian militants freed two Israeli hostages, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce.

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Arab Leaders Gather in Saudi Arabia to Hash Out Gaza Plan

Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump's proposal for US control of the territory and the expulsion of its people.

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Netanyahu Orders ‘Intensive’ West Bank Operations After Israel Bus Blasts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday ordered an "intensive operation against centers of terrorism" in the occupied West Bank, his office said, after three buses exploded in central Israel without causing any reported injuries.

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Hamas Set to Hand Over Israel Bodies of Four Gaza Hostages

Hamas is due to hand over the bodies of four hostages Thursday, including those of the Bibas family, who have become symbols of the hostage crisis that has gripped Israel since the Gaza war broke out.

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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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