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Hamas confirms death of top military commander Mohammed Deif
Hamas has belatedly confirmed for the first time that its senior military commander, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike last year in Gaza's Khan Younis area.
Argentina's Milei seeks to establish right-wing international alliance
Argentina's President Javier Milei is working to establish an international ideological forum to combat what he calls a crumbling "global hegemony" of left-wing politics.
Hostage Agam Berger returned to Israel with two other Israelis and five Thai nationals set to be released
IDF soldier and hostage Agam Berger has been released from Hamas captivity in northern Gaza's Jabalya area and transferred to the Red Cross
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Musk urged to knock Turkish drones out of global market
US defence contractor also calls on DOGE supremo to take aim at Israeli, Chinese UAVs by boldly removing sluggish bureaucracy.
IDF Chief of Staff resigns over October 7 security failure
IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi has announced his resignation effective March 6, 2025, citing responsibility for the military's failure to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack.
IDF launches major operation in Jenin, four Palestinians killed
Israeli forces launched a large-scale counter-terrorism operation in Jenin on January 21.
Former Jordan official foresees regional challenges under Trump
Former Jordanian foreign minister Marwan Muasher has said the policies of new US President Donald Trump, including his earlier "Deal of the Century" peace plan, pose significant challenges in the Middle East.
UPDATED: Hamas military leader thanks Iran, vows resistance will continue
Hamas's military wing spokesman Abu Obeida praised the October 7 attacks on Israel as "unprecedented" and thanked Iran for its "continuous support" in a rare public address.
ISTANBUL BLOG: “Dog bites man” story as Erdogan arrests more mayors, but there’s more here than meets the eye
Two issues to watch: shape-shifting opposition politician Imamoglu and sad sight of boomers failing to solve Kurdish question.
Israeli military seizes large weapons cache in Syrian territory
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on January 15 that they have seized more than 3,300 weapons during operations in Syrian territory, including significant military hardware and missile systems from the defunct Assad regime.
Israel and Hamas reach agreement on hostage deal, Trump confirms
US President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on the evening of January 15 that a hostage deal was reached between Israel and Hamas for hostages who remain captive in Gaza.
Israel and Hamas near hostage deal as mediators report breakthrough
United States and Arab mediators have made significant progress toward brokering a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, with officials saying negotiations are "closer than ever."
Biden imposes chip export controls on Israel in final days
US President Joe Biden has included Israel among countries facing new restrictions on importing advanced graphics processors used in artificial intelligence.
Iran reveals underground missile base used in Israel strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled an underground missile facility it says was used to launch recent attacks against Israeli military targets.
Cost of repairing Syria’s power infrastructure put at $40bn by electricity minister
Production facilities, transmission points, high voltage lines and distribution networks “ruined”, he says.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu convenes security panel on potential strike on Iran
Netanyahu is set to convene a security discussion on January 9 focusing on Israel's preparedness for potential military action against Iran.
Risk of Israel-Turkey war in new Syria assessed by Israeli government commission
Turks could even come to pose greater threat to Israel than Iranians did, warns panel headed by ex-national security chief.
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Yemen launches missile at Israeli base amid US-UK airstrikes escalation
Houthi armed forces claimed a “successful” ballistic missile strike on Israel's Nevatim air base on December 28 while simultaneously facing renewed US and British airstrikes on the country.
Israel claims responsibility for Hamas leader Haniyeh's July death in Iran
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has publicly claimed responsibility for the July killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.
Israel's Mossad chief calls for direct Iran strike after missile hits Tel Aviv
Mossad Director David Barnea has recommended Israel launch direct strikes against Iran in response to a Houthi missile attack that hit Tel Aviv