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US Approves $1.96B Drone Sale to Qatar

The United States on Wednesday approved a $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B drones and related equipment to Qatar, one of Washington's closest allies in the Middle East.

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Syria Slams ‘Flagrant’ Israeli Violation After Deadly Bombardment

Syria slammed Israeli attacks as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty after a deadly bombardment Tuesday in the country's south, where Israel's military said it had responded to incoming fire.

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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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Israeli Government Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Israel's cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend.

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Israeli Cabinet to Meet on Ceasefire After PM Says Hostage Deal Finalized

Israel's security cabinet was set to meet Friday after final details of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal were ironed out, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, with the US "confident" the truce would begin as planned this weekend.

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Qatar, US Announce Gaza Truce, Hostage Release Deal

Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.

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Mediators Make Final Push for Gaza Truce Deal

Mediators were making a final push Wednesday to seal a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, after a Qatari official involved in the talks expressed hope an agreement could be reached "very soon."

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Qatar Buys Suburban Shield Armored Vehicles From GM Defense

Qatar has bought GM Defense’s Suburban Shield armored vehicles for the armed forces and special forces command.

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Dearsan Begins Construction of Qatari Navy’s Fast Attack Craft

Dearsan has laid the keel of the Qatari Emiri Navy’s two future Fast Attack Craft in Istanbul, formally starting the systems’ construction.

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Qatar PM Meets Hamas Delegation for Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Qatar's prime minister met a Hamas delegation in Doha to discuss a "clear and comprehensive" ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.

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