Middle East
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You Vote: With Trump's announcement of a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, what do you think?
The president of Lebanon maintains little practical control over Hezbollah, which operates as a de facto independent country within its borders and controls a large portion of its territory.
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Trump cheers on historic talks between Israel, Lebanon amid hope of Hezbollah ceasefire
The Financial Times reported Lebanese officials have hopes a ceasefire could be reached this week between Israel and the terror group Hezbollah.
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China sold Iran spy satellite that was used to target U.S. bases: report
Iran used the satellite to monitor major U.S. military sites. Satellite imagery was taken in March prior to drone and missile strikes on the sites.
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Trump, Netanyahu to meet Wednesday in Washington amid Iran talks
As the U.S. is in the midst of nuclear talks with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House on Wednesday, according to Israeli officials. The meeting will mark Netanyahu’s seventh meeting with President Donald Trump during the
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Rafah crossing reopens after brief closure, allowing limited medical evacuations from Gaza
The crossing, which is Gaza’s only gateway that was not fully controlled by Israel before the war, resumed limited operations with a small group of patients and relatives beginning to travel into Egypt for treatment.
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Iran warns it would strike U.S. military bases in Middle East if attacked
Iran’s foreign minister made the comments after indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States in Oman were described as positive by both sides
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WATCH: Thousands attend 'Free Iran' rally in Berlin
The event coincides with the anniversary of the anti-monarchical revolution in Iran.
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IDF strikes Gaza after Hamas 'ceasefire violation'
"An IDF reserve officer was severely injured after terrorists opened fire on IDF troops in northern Gaza," the IDF said
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Israel reopens Rafah crossing in Gaza
The crossing had reopened at 2 a.m. ET, Israeli COGAT spokesperson Shimi Zuaretz said.
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US approves more than $6.5 billion in arms sales to Israel, drawing ire from Democrats in Congress
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rep. Gregory Meeks is among the Democrats criticizing the timing and process.
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Gaza officials report at least 32 killed in Israeli strikes after alleged ceasefire violation
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said the strikes targeted commanders and operatives from Hamas and Islamic Jihad, along with weapons storage, manufacturing facilities, and rocket launch sites.
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Israel to reopen Rafah crossing in Gaza on Sunday, after nearly 2-year closure
People entering and exiting through the crossing will be vetted by both Israel and Egypt, and European Union border patrol agents will supervise the crossing
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EU sanctions 15 Iranian officials over the country’s deadly crackdown on protesters
The protests started in late December in Tehran over the collapse of the country's monetary system and spread throughout the country.