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Explosion of infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side. August 10, 2026.
Explosion of infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side. August 10, 2026.
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US Energy Secretary says 9 million barrels of oil pass through Hormuz daily

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Vance: ‘Confident’ in lower oil prices, Iran won’t obtain nuclear weapon

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Saudi crown prince, US Central Command chief discuss defense ties, regional tensions

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UAE condemns 'aggressive Iranian attack' on Hormuz tankers

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Jared Kushner plans to visit Israel next week for Gaza talks - report

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US Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio look on as US President Donald Trump holds up a resolution document that he signed during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on February 19.
US Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio look on as US President Donald Trump holds up a resolution document that he signed during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on February 19.
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Two vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz

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IDF kills Hamas commander who invaded Israel on October 7 in targeted Gaza strike

ByMAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR
The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) killed Hamas commander Jamal Mahmoud Abu Kamil in a targeted strike in Gaza City on August 13, 2026 (CREDIT: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT).
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Hamas must be banned from Palestinian Authority elections - comment

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Hamas terrorists celebrating during a rally in the northern Gaza Strip.
Hamas terrorists celebrating during a rally in the northern Gaza Strip.
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Israeli officials stunned by Iran’s rapid military recovery after 2026 war - exclusive

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(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and IDF chief Eyal Zmair attend an IDF officers’ course graduation ceremony in southern Israel, June 25, 2026
(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and IDF chief Eyal Zmair attend an IDF officers’ course graduation ceremony in southern Israel, June 25, 2026
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UK condemns Houthi attacks, calls for halt to Iranian support

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