Middle East

Lebanon Blocked Iran Planes After US Warnings: Security Source

Lebanon denied permission for Iranian flights to land in Beirut twice this week after the US warned Israel might shoot the planes down.

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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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Lebanon Says Refuses Israeli Demand to Stay in Five Southern Locations

Beirut rejects Israel's demand to stay in five southern locations after next week's ceasefire implementation deadline.

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Iran to Unveil Domestically Developed Supersonic Cruise Missile

The Iranian military has announced that the country will unveil a new indigenous supersonic cruise missile next month, state media reported.

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Iran Showcases Upgraded Bavar-373 Air Defense System During Drills

Iran unveiled an upgraded version of its domestically-developed Bavar-373 air defense missile system during the “Eqtedar” military drills.

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Israel Air Strike Targeting Drone Hits Two in Gaza

The Israeli military said it conducted an air strike in the Gaza Strip, targeting two people attempting to retrieve a drone that had crossed into the Palestinian territory.

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At Least $53 Billion Needed to Rebuild Gaza, UN Estimates

More than $53 billion will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the "humanitarian catastrophe" that has gripped the war-ravaged territory.

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Israel Says Hamas Announcement ‘Complete Violation’ of Gaza Truce

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called an announcement by the Palestinian militant group Hamas that it would postpone the release of hostages a "complete violation" of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

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Syria Leader Says ‘Thousands’ Joining New Army

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said "thousands" of people were joining the country's new army following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and the dissolution of his military.

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