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US and Israeli Navies Begin Week-Long Joint Drill
The exercise has historically covered maritime security, explosive ordnance disposal, and unmanned systems integration.
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Syria Marks One Year Since Fall of Assad
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syrians would face future challenges together and called for national unity.
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Tehran Confirms 2nd Deportation Flight of Iranians From United States
Large numbers of Iranians have migrated to the United States since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, many citing political, religious, or social persecution.
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Netanyahu Says 1st Phase of Gaza Cease-Fire Plan Almost Complete
The Israeli prime minister met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Israel on Dec. 7.
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Talks With Israel Focused on Halting Israeli Military Action in Lebanon: Lebanese President
The talks unfolded as Washington pushes for deescalation and the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon prepares to end its mission.
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Lebanese PM Says Normalization With Israel Far off Despite New Dialogue Channel
Military activity and tensions between Israel and Lebanon have persisted despite a 2024 cease-fire agreement.
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Israel Receives Remains of Thai Hostage Held by Hamas, Netanyahu’s Office Says
Following the return of the remains of Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak, only one deceased hostage remains unreturned.
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ICE Arrests Afghan National Accused of Supporting ISIS
Jaan Shah Safi, who entered the U.S. under the prior administration, is nabbed in Virginia on suspicion of providing support for the ISIS terrorist group.
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Hamas Provided Remains Not Matching Any Israeli Hostage, Netanyahu’s Office Says
The dispute over the remains of the last two hostages comes as Israel says the Rafah crossing will reopen for outbound travel.
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Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House, Prime Minister’s Office Says
Trump and Netanyahu discussed demilitarization of Hamas and expansion of peace agreements during a phone call on Dec. 1.
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Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
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Trump Urges ‘True Dialogue’ Between Israel, Syria After Border Operation Strained Relations
Syrian state media reported that at least 13 people were killed in what Damascus labeled a ‘full-fledged war crime.’
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US, Syrian Forces Destroy More Than 15 ISIS Weapons Sites in Southern Syria: CENTCOM
The U.S. military urges continued pressure on ISIS and faster repatriation of detainees from northeast Syria.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Seeks Pardon in Corruption Trial
Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
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Inside the Multinational Center in Israel That Distributes Aid to Gaza
U.S., Israeli, and European personnel pitch in at a former storage building to coordinate humanitarian assistance.
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Afghan Parolee Charged With Terroristic Threat
The case, in addition to a recent shooting of two National Guard members near the White House, intensifies scrutiny of the Biden-era Operation Allies Welcome.
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Trump Orders Designation of Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Groups
The president said in an interview that he would classify the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
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Israeli Army Chief Removes Senior Commanders Over Oct. 7 Failures
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that inquiries confirmed the IDF failed to protect civilians on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Israel Says It Killed Hezbollah Military Leader During Strike in Beirut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah Chief of General Staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai of being a mass murderer.
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US and Israeli Navies Begin Week-Long Joint Drill
The exercise has historically covered maritime security, explosive ordnance disposal, and unmanned systems integration.
|
Syria Marks One Year Since Fall of Assad
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syrians would face future challenges together and called for national unity.
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Tehran Confirms 2nd Deportation Flight of Iranians From United States
Large numbers of Iranians have migrated to the United States since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, many citing political, religious, or social persecution.
|
Netanyahu Says 1st Phase of Gaza Cease-Fire Plan Almost Complete
The Israeli prime minister met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Israel on Dec. 7.
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Talks With Israel Focused on Halting Israeli Military Action in Lebanon: Lebanese President
The talks unfolded as Washington pushes for deescalation and the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon prepares to end its mission.
|
Lebanese PM Says Normalization With Israel Far off Despite New Dialogue Channel
Military activity and tensions between Israel and Lebanon have persisted despite a 2024 cease-fire agreement.
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Israel Receives Remains of Thai Hostage Held by Hamas, Netanyahu’s Office Says
Following the return of the remains of Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak, only one deceased hostage remains unreturned.
|
ICE Arrests Afghan National Accused of Supporting ISIS
Jaan Shah Safi, who entered the U.S. under the prior administration, is nabbed in Virginia on suspicion of providing support for the ISIS terrorist group.
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Hamas Provided Remains Not Matching Any Israeli Hostage, Netanyahu’s Office Says
The dispute over the remains of the last two hostages comes as Israel says the Rafah crossing will reopen for outbound travel.
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Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House, Prime Minister’s Office Says
Trump and Netanyahu discussed demilitarization of Hamas and expansion of peace agreements during a phone call on Dec. 1.
|
Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
|
Trump Urges ‘True Dialogue’ Between Israel, Syria After Border Operation Strained Relations
Syrian state media reported that at least 13 people were killed in what Damascus labeled a ‘full-fledged war crime.’
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US, Syrian Forces Destroy More Than 15 ISIS Weapons Sites in Southern Syria: CENTCOM
The U.S. military urges continued pressure on ISIS and faster repatriation of detainees from northeast Syria.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Seeks Pardon in Corruption Trial
Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
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Inside the Multinational Center in Israel That Distributes Aid to Gaza
U.S., Israeli, and European personnel pitch in at a former storage building to coordinate humanitarian assistance.
|
Afghan Parolee Charged With Terroristic Threat
The case, in addition to a recent shooting of two National Guard members near the White House, intensifies scrutiny of the Biden-era Operation Allies Welcome.
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Trump Orders Designation of Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Groups
The president said in an interview that he would classify the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
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Israeli Army Chief Removes Senior Commanders Over Oct. 7 Failures
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that inquiries confirmed the IDF failed to protect civilians on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Israel Says It Killed Hezbollah Military Leader During Strike in Beirut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah Chief of General Staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai of being a mass murderer.
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