Hamas revenue machine thrives under Gaza ceasefire
Aid flows almost exclusively to strengthen the military wing and fortify Hamas’s structure, while the burden of civil and governmental management relies on local tax collection from merchants.
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The closure went into effect on Thursday night, according to an order from the IDF’s Commander of the Northern Command, MG Rafi Milo.
Israel, Lebanon agree on 45-day ceasefire extension, negotiation to continue on two tracks
Both Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a framework for negotiations, including “full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."
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Egypt, Uganda agree to expand Nile water cooperation
El-Sisi said Egypt faces severe water scarcity, with annual per capita water availability falling below 500 cubic meters.
First Palestinian ICC filing against Hamas alleges war crimes, seeks arrests - exclusive
To date, the ICC has not charged Hamas with any crimes committed against its own civilians. This filing, therefore, is the first by a Palestinian against the terror group.
UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report
The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.
Iran a victim of 'illegal expansionism and war mongering', Araghchi says
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed during a BRICS meeting that despite foreign aggression towards Tehran, it is ready to "pursue and defend diplomacy."
Hamas military chief targeted in Gaza strike, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended 45 days
IDF Chief Zamir visited UAE during Op. Roaring Lion • Trump 'not going to be much more patient,' says Iran can make deal or 'get annihilated' • President Xi promised China would not give Iran weapons
Role of Gulf states in Iran conflict said to change over one week - analysis
Iran’s narrative was that some of the Gulf states hosted US forces, or in the case of the UAE and Bahrain, had signed the Abraham Accords with Israel.
