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Middle East
Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets
Hamas officials create new security guidelines amid fear of Israeli assassination attempt - report
Ceasefire talks aim primarily at halting Israel's hostilities, Lebanon says
April-May’s F-18 jet losses exacerbated by combat conditions, lacking communication, US Navy finds
Four incidents affected the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group during their deployment against Houthi terrorists, including losing two F-18s and crashing into a merchant vessel.
British maritime receives report of incident 15 nautical miles west of Yemen
"A vessel reports sighting small craft at a range of 1-2 cables, and they are under fire," UKMTO said.
Trump to announce transition to Phase II of Gaza deal, 'Board of Peace' by Christmas - Axios
The report cited two US officials and a Western source familiar with the details.
Israeli Druze doctor builds secret medical lifeline for besieged Sweida - exclusive
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: The Israeli Druze physician who organized the smuggling of medical supplies from Damascus to Sweida amid a massacre.
Yasser Abu Shabab's killing raises questions about Israel's militia strategy in Gaza - explainer
The Abu Shabab militia is a result of a short-sighted Israeli policy that doesn’t seem to want to see a legitimate and stable Gaza governance emerge.
Hostages as leverage: Iran's secret demand aimed at crippling Israel's agriculture - exclusive
If Thailand complied, it would deliver a painful blow to Israel’s agricultural sector at the very moment it was struggling to recover from the shock of the attack.
Iranian cyberattack group behind phishing campaign targeting Israeli organizations
The Israel National Cyber Directorate attributed the recent attacks to the group MuddyWater, which operates under the authority of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security
IDF, Border Police respond to reports of settlers throwing rocks, burning cars in West Bank
The IDF and border police responded to a report of masked Israeli settlers throwing rocks at Palestinian cars and burning tires near the Shilo junction.
Drones hit Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, Baghdad deploys air defense in Kurdish region
This reflects a longstanding paradox in Iraq, a country with vast oil reserves that should be able to cover its electricity needs.
Iran seeks talks with Lebanon’s foreign minister as Hezbollah tensions rise
Iran seeks talks with Lebanon’s top diplomat while pressure mounts to verify whether Hezbollah is rearming.
