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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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Iran Condemns IAEA Resolution, Says Cairo Deal Is Void
The IAEA said verification of Iran’s uranium enrichment is long overdue after months without inspector access.
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MP Materials, Pentagon, Saudi Mining Company to Build Rare Earth Refinery in Saudi Arabia
In July, the company announced that the Pentagon would become its largest shareholder.
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Commerce Department Authorizes Export of Advanced AI Semiconductors to Companies in UAE, Saudi Arabia
The announcement came a day after Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in the United States for the first time since 2018.
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Trump Says US Companies Signed $270 Billion in Business Deals With Saudi Arabia
Companies unveil new investment and sales agreements in the areas of AI, energy, finance, and aerospace.
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Trump Promises Saudi Crown Prince to Help Resolve Years-Long Conflict in Sudan
The U.S. president vowed to work toward a peace deal in the third-largest African nation.
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Trump Says Heads of Major Countries to Join Gaza Board of Peace
The BoP will guide the formation of a Palestinian-international expert government and later hand Gaza to a reformed Palestinian Authority.
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Key Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince
The two leaders discussed investment deals, normalization with Israel, the sale of F-35s, and human rights issues.
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Saudi Crown Prince Pledges $1 Trillion Investment in US During Meeting With Trump
The visit follows the president’s announcement that he plans to approve the sale of F-35 stealth jets to Saudi Arabia.
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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.
|
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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Iran Condemns IAEA Resolution, Says Cairo Deal Is Void
The IAEA said verification of Iran’s uranium enrichment is long overdue after months without inspector access.
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MP Materials, Pentagon, Saudi Mining Company to Build Rare Earth Refinery in Saudi Arabia
In July, the company announced that the Pentagon would become its largest shareholder.
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Commerce Department Authorizes Export of Advanced AI Semiconductors to Companies in UAE, Saudi Arabia
The announcement came a day after Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in the United States for the first time since 2018.
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Trump Says US Companies Signed $270 Billion in Business Deals With Saudi Arabia
Companies unveil new investment and sales agreements in the areas of AI, energy, finance, and aerospace.
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Trump Promises Saudi Crown Prince to Help Resolve Years-Long Conflict in Sudan
The U.S. president vowed to work toward a peace deal in the third-largest African nation.
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Trump Says Heads of Major Countries to Join Gaza Board of Peace
The BoP will guide the formation of a Palestinian-international expert government and later hand Gaza to a reformed Palestinian Authority.
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Key Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince
The two leaders discussed investment deals, normalization with Israel, the sale of F-35s, and human rights issues.
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Saudi Crown Prince Pledges $1 Trillion Investment in US During Meeting With Trump
The visit follows the president’s announcement that he plans to approve the sale of F-35 stealth jets to Saudi Arabia.
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