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US Announces New Mideast Military Deployments, In Warning To Iran

November 1, 2024 admin

Washington: The United States announced Friday the deployment of additional military assets to the Middle East, including ballistic missile defense destroyers and long-range B-52 bomber aircraft, serving as a warning to Iran as it and Israel trade tit-for-tat strikes. “Should Iran, its partners, or its proxies use this moment to target American personnel or interests…

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Israel Says It Killed One Of Hamas’ Last Senior Officials In Gaza

November 1, 2024 admin

Jerusalem: The Israeli military said on Friday it killed senior Hamas official Izz al-Din Kassab, describing him as one of the last high-ranking members of Hamas responsible for coordinating with other groups in the Gaza Strip, in an airstrike in Khan Younis. The Palestinian group mourned the death of Kassab in a statement, adding that…

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Gaza Cancer Patients Face Struggles In Jordan Amid Conflict: Report

November 1, 2024 admin

For the past year, the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah and Israel have engaged in exchanges of fire alongside the ongoing conflict in Gaza. However, recent weeks have seen a significant escalation in hostilities. The continuous heavy shelling and artillery battles have severely disrupted medical facilities in the region. According to The New York Times, more…

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Rocket Fire From Lebanon Kills 4 Thai Nationals In Israel

November 1, 2024 admin

Bangkok: Four Thais were killed in northern Israel by rocket fire from Lebanon, Thailand’s foreign minister said Friday. Maris Sangiampongsa, in a post on social media platform X, said he was “deeply saddened” by the deaths close to the town of Metula on Thursday, adding another Thai citizen was injured. The head of the regional…

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Iran Preparing Strike On Israel From Iraqi Territory Within Days: Reports

October 31, 2024 admin

Israeli intelligence suggests Iran is preparing to attack Israel from Iraqi territory. Washington: Israeli intelligence suggests Iran is preparing to attack Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming days, possibly before the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two unidentified Israeli sources. The attack is expected to be carried out…

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Over A Year Into Gaza War, Israel Struggles With Lack Of Soldiers

October 30, 2024 admin

Jerusalem: More than a year into the Gaza war, the Israeli army’s reservists are exhausted and it is struggling to recruit soldiers just as it opens a new front in Lebanon. Some 300,000 reservists have been called up since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, according to the army, 18 percent of them men…

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Israel Army Chief Vows To Hit Iran “Very Hard” If It Retaliates

October 30, 2024 admin

Jerusalem: Israel’s military chief vowed on Tuesday to hit Iran “very hard” if it retaliates against Israel for its attacks on the Islamic republic over the weekend. “If Iran makes the mistake of launching another missile barrage at Israel, we will once again know how to reach Iran… and strike very, very hard” Lieutenant General…

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US’ Sanctions Regime Is Backfiring Now

October 29, 2024 admin

It is hard to miss the irony. The idea for a new trans-border payment system and a new currency was apparently discussed at the recently concluded BRICS summit in Russia, a country that has earned the reputation for being the world’s most sanctioned nation. Today, global transactions rely on the SWIFT system, with the US…

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US Voices Disapproval Of Israel Bill Banning UN Palestinian Agency

October 28, 2024 admin

Washington: The United States said Monday it was “deeply concerned” about a bill, now passed by Israel’s parliament, that bans the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency from operating in the country and occupied east Jerusalem. Israeli lawmakers passed the measure by a vote of 92-10, after years of harsh Israeli criticism of UNRWA, which intensified after…

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Israel Passes Law To Ban UN Relief Agency From Operating Inside Country

October 28, 2024 admin

The US said on Monday it was “deeply concerned” about the bill under consideration. Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament on Monday approved a bill banning the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) from working in Israel, despite objections from the United States. Lawmakers passed the bill with 92 votes in favour and 10 against, after years…

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