Middle East

Israel Defense Minister Says Gaza Offensive Expands, Will Seize ‘Large Areas’

Israel announced a major expansion of a military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza, saying it would seize "large areas" of the Strip.

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Gazans Flee Southern City of Rafah After Israel Military Orders Evacuation

The Israeli military ordered residents in Gaza around the city of Rafah to evacuate their homes, as ground fighting could return in the area.

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Israeli Strike on Beirut Kills Three

An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least three people on Tuesday, the second such strike after fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah.

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Turkey, Egypt Strike Deal for Joint Production of Robotic Vehicles

Turkey has signed a strategic agreement with Egypt to locally produce advanced unmanned ground vehicles in Cairo.

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Teledyne FLIR to Supply Long-Range Surveillance Systems to Saudi Arabia

Teledyne FLIR has secured a $7.8-million contract to deliver long-range thermal surveillance systems and associated support services to Saudi Arabia.

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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 Strikes Syria Bases Again Despite EU Warning

The Israeli army struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the EU’s foreign policy chief warned of regional escalation.

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Blast From Suspected Old Bomb in Syria Kills 16

A massive explosion believed to have been triggered by a scrap dealer handling an old bomb killed at least 16 people in Syria, civil defense officials said Sunday.

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Yemen’s Houthis Claim Attacks on Carrier Group After US Strikes

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours, calling it retaliation for deadly US strikes.

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Russia Says Told US Not to ‘Use Force’ in Yemen and Begin Dialogue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his US counterpart Marco Rubio in a phone call Saturday that all sides should refrain from the "use of force" in Yemen.

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