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Syria’s FM arrives in Qatar in his 2nd foreign trip

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Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has arrived in the Qatari capital Doha, marking his first visit to the Persian Gulf country.
Middle East

Israel eyes Gaza aid cuts as Trump gets ready to take office: Report

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Israel is reportedly considering significant reductions of the already minimal amounts of humanitarian aid it allows into the Gaza Strip as US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, according to a news report.
Middle East

Iraqi prime minister due in Tehran on Wednesday

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani will visit Tehran on Wednesday; the premier’s office has announced.
Middle East

Gaza health ministry says Indonesian Hospital out of service

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The Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza Strip is no longer treating patients or the wounded, the Ministry of Health in the besieged enclave has announced.
Middle East

Hezbollah warns its ‘patience might run out’ over Israel violations of cease-fire

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has warned that the Lebanese group’s patience “might run out” over Israeli violations of the cease-fire agreement.
Middle East

Families of Israeli captives call for immediate swap deal

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The families of Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip called on their government to immediately finalize an agreement after Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, released a video showing one of the hostages alive.
Middle East

Israel set to extend Lebanon presence after ceasefire deadline: Report

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Israel is preparing to notify the United States of its intention to maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon beyond the 60-day timeframe set in the recent cease-fire deal, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Middle East

Biden notifies US Congress of proposed $8bn arms package to Israel: Report

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The US State Department has "informally" notified the Congress of an $8 billion proposed weapons deal with Israel, including munitions for fighter jets, attack helicopters and artillery shells, according to a report.
Middle East

Hamas says wants ceasefire agreement in Gaza as soon as possible

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A senior Hamas official has stated the new round of indirect talks on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip resumed in Qatar on Friday, adding that the Palestinian armed group is seeking a deal as soon as possible.
Middle East

Syrian FM to visit Qatar, UAE, Jordan in 2nd foreign trip

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Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani has announced plans for visits this week to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Jordan. This will be his second trip abroad since taking office in the Syrian interim government following the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad government last month.
Americas

Trump appoints Morgan Ortagus as deputy Middle East special envoy

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US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson, to serve as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace in his next administration.
Middle East

Israeli MPs urge killing of every Gazan without white flag

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A group of far-right Israeli lawmakers has called on the military to escalate its already devastating campaign in the Gaza Strip. They have demanded that the Israeli army carry out a "complete cleansing" of the region and destroy all sources of water, food and energy.
Middle East

UN report warns ‘pattern’ of destruction of hospitals in Gaza by Israel

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A "pattern" of destruction of Gaza's hospitals by Israel's army has pushed its healthcare system to the "point of almost complete collapse", the United Nations has warned in a report.
Middle East

French, German top diplomats meet Syria’s de facto rulers in Damascus

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The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s de facto rulers in Damascus, marking the first trip by top European officials to the Arab country since the overthrow of former president Bashar al-Assad late last year.
Middle East

UN experts urge Israel to stop ‘blatant disregard’ of right to health in Gaza

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UN experts have urged an end to the “blatant disregard” of the right to health in the Gaza Strip, following Israel's brutal raid on the Kamal Adwan Hospital and the arbitrary arrest and detention of its director, Hussam Abu Safiya.
Middle East

Envoy: Iran wouldn’t have supported resistance for 45 years if it intended to withdraw 

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The Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has emphasized that Iran's continued support for the resistance over the past four decades is a clear indication of its unwavering stance. 
Middle East

Sources say Trump preparing to intensify activity against Yemen’s Houthis

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US President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to increase activity against the Houthis in Yemen once he is sworn in as president on January 20, two sources familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.
Middle East

Israel admits nearly 900 soldiers killed in war on Gaza

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The Israeli army has published its first official death toll since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, announcing 891 officers and soldiers have been killed, Yedioth Ahronoth reported.
Middle East

Syria FM in Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip

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Damascus’s top diplomat expressed hope to open a "new, bright chapter" with Saudi Arabia during his visit to the kingdom, marking the first foreign trip for Syria’s new rulers.
Middle East

Israel seeking to occupy Gaza City: Report

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Tel Aviv is considering ordering the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to occupy Gaza City, local media has reported.
Middle East

Palestinian Authority temporarily bans Al Jazeera, citing “inciting material”

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The Palestinian Authority (PA) has temporarily suspended Al Jazeera's operations in the occupied West Bank over 'inciting material,' according to the news agency Wafa.
Middle East

Ex-Israeli defense chief resigns from Knesset

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Israel's former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has announced his resignation from the Knesset in a televised statement. It comes nearly two months after he was removed from his post by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Middle East

US has spent $22bn supporting Israel’s army since start of Gaza War: SIPRI

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Since early October 2023, the United States has spent more than $22 billion on supporting Israel’s military operations, including in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria, a report says.
Middle East

Israeli settler violence in West Bank reached record levels in 2024: UN

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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that 2024 saw the highest number of Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since the agency began keeping records nearly two decades ago.
Middle East

Over 82k Israelis left occupied territories in 2024: Official data

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More than 82,000 Israelis have left the occupied territories in 2024 amid Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, official figures show.
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