Abu Shabab's deputy speaks out after appointment: 'Why would I be afraid of Hamas?'
In an interview with N12 News, Al-Duhaini said that he fights Hamas "in the name of the people and the free individuals.”
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Gaza talks at 'critical' moment, Qatari prime minister says
Final US report on Afghanistan reveals $30 billion in funds wasted, stolen, or mismanaged
US approves potential $90.5 million sale of medium tactical vehicles to Lebanon
Ghassan Al-Duhaini to replace Abu Shabab as Popular Forces leader in Gaza
The deputy for the slain Yasser Abu Shabab, Duhaini was documented walking among the militia’s operatives and boosting their morale after his predecessor's death.
‘More should be done’: UN pushes Syrian regime on justice for Druze, Alawites and minority groups
The UN condemned continued incidents of summary executions, arbitrary killings, abductions, sexual violence, arbitrary detentions, looting and the destruction of homes.
Syrian regime thwarted Hezbollah weapons smuggling attempts, CENTCOM announces
“Congratulations to Syria’s security forces for recently interdicting multiple weapons shipments,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said. “These shipments were intended for Hizbollah."
Voices from the Arab press: Trump's Muslim Brotherhood designation
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets
State media reported a massive launch of Qadr 110, Qadr 380 and Qadr 360 cruise missiles and 303 ballistic missiles at targets in the Gulf of Oman.
Hamas officials create new security guidelines amid fear of Israeli assassination attempt - report
Concern grew after the killing of senior Hezbollah official Haytham Ali Tabatabai in late November, Hamas officials told the Saudi news site.
Ceasefire talks aim primarily at halting Israel's hostilities, Lebanon says
He also told a visiting UN Security Council delegation that Lebanon welcomes any country willing to keep forces in the south to support the army after UNIFIL withdraws.
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.
