Middle East

Hamas Official Says Israeli Army Has Withdrawn From Netzarim Corridor in Gaza

The Israeli military completed its withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor on a key highway in Gaza as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal.

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Hamas, Israel Complete Fifth Hostage-Prisoner Swap Under Gaza Deal

Israel and Hamas completed fifth hostage-prisoner swap under a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, three freed Israelis, 183 Palestinian detainees.

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Israel’s Netanyahu Gifts Golden Pager to Trump

Israeli prime minister gave US president a golden pager, the gift symbolized "a turning point in the war" against Hezbollah.

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Israel Defense Minister Orders Army to Plan for ‘Voluntary’ Departures From Gaza

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said he had ordered the army to formulate a plan to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza.

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Syria Authorities Name Sharaa Interim President: State Media

Syria's new authorities appointed Ahmed al-Sharaa as interim president after he took the helm following Bashar al-Assad's ouster last month.

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Israel, Hamas Poised for Third Hostage-Prisoner Exchange

Israel and Hamas set to carry out their third hostage-prisoner exchange as part of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the Gaza war.

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Russian Delegation Arrives in Syria: State Media

The first Russian official delegation to visit Syria since the toppling of Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Damascus.

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Iran Procures Russian Sukhoi-35 Fighter Jets: Senior Official

A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps official revealed that Iran has proceeded with its planned purchase of Russia’s Sukhoi-35 fighter jets.

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Iranian Navy to Receive Locally Made Zagros Combat Destroyer: Report

Iran's indigenously developed Zagros destroyer will soon start sailing with the Iranian Navy, state media reported.

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Syria Monitor Says Assad Loyalist ‘Executed’ in Public

Syria monitor said fighters of transitional administration publicly executed a local official accused of being a loyalist of Bashar al-Assad.

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