Israel on alert for renewed attacks on Syria's Druze, security source says
Damascus has conveyed messages to Jerusalem asserting that its actions are intended to establish sovereignty over all Syrian territory rather than target civilians.
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'Fair game': Iranian officials say US diplomats, officials are targets for assassinations - report
Tehran threatens strikes on energy, civilian targets, and nuclear escalation if attacked
Iran army claims it shot down US drone, as officials claim US diplomats are 'fair game'
Iraq believes Israel may have struck militia weapons supplied by Iran - report
The report concluded that the strikes suggest the start of a new round of conflict. This seems sensational because the alleged incident took place in mid-to-early October.
Saudi Arabia says Houthi missile shrapnel falls in Jeddah, Taif, Rabigh after interceptions
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting two Houthi ballistic missiles as the Yemen-based group claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities and major airports.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq accuse US of violating airspace, as threats grow - analysis
On October 24, the US Embassy in Iraq published an update to the State Department's travel advisory, noting there is a risk of terrorist violence.
Are Lebanese Shi'ites abandoning Hezbollah? Poll shows majority favor disarming group - analysis
A new poll shows 66% of Lebanese Shi'ites support transferring Hezbollah's weapons to the state, reflecting rising anger over war destruction and deep skepticism toward the terror group's leadership.
Protests spread across Syria after disabled man dies in Israeli raid on village
Israel says its military operations in Syria, which intensified after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, are defensive measures necessary to safeguard its national security.
Turkey opens trial of Netanyahu, 34 other Israelis over Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla interception
Following the first hearing, the court ordered authorities to determine whether the defendants own assets in Turkey and upheld their arrest warrants.
Security has ramped up in Jordan after deadly terror attack on church killed seven, US embassy says
Such attacks are extremely rare in Jordan, though authorities in the US ally say that in recent years they have repeatedly foiled attempted attacks by Islamist militants.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, IDF demolishes buildings after Hebron terror attack
Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil facilities, airports • US diplomat evacuations accelerated after intel of Iranian threats • US warns citizens in Israel of threat of Houthi attacks
Rubio received intel. warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’
The confirmation follows an Axios report revealing a US intelligence warning that Iran has significantly escalated efforts to target American personnel in the Middle East and beyond.
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