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Israel's Yemen Strikes: Logistical Challenges and Proposed Long-Term Strategy

Israel's recent airstrikes in Yemen targeted Sana'a airport and Hodeidah port, aiming to disrupt Iranian support for the Houthis; however, the significant distance poses logistical challenges, prompting suggestions for alternative strategies focusing on disrupting maritime supply routes and fosterin...

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Syrian Refugee Reveals Horrors of Al-Khatib Prison Detention

Syrian refugee Abdullah Al Nofal, residing in London, recently revealed the horrifying details of his 2013 detention and torture in Syria's Al-Khatib prison to his wife, after witnessing news reports of former prisoners fleeing the country, following the fall of Assad. The revelation underscores the...

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Hamas Calls for Mobilization Against PA Crackdown in West Bank

Hamas denounced the Palestinian Authority's counter-terror operation in the West Bank, calling for public resistance against what it describes as "unprecedented aggression," amidst an ongoing internal conflict that includes accusations of human rights violations from both sides.

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Former Shin Bet Informant Kills Holocaust Survivor in Herzliya

On Friday morning, an 83-year-old Holocaust survivor, Ludmila Lipovsky, was murdered in a stabbing attack in Herzliya by a former Shin Bet informant who claimed his life was in danger after his identity was revealed; the Shin Bet is investigating.

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Lebanon Transfers Syrian Officials to Syria

On December 28, 2024, the Lebanese Army transferred roughly 70 Syrian individuals, including officers from the former Assad regime, to a Syrian military delegation at the Arida border crossing, following a December 10th warning from the Lebanese government to arrest any wanted officials entering the...

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Fire at Gaza Hospital After Israeli Raid, Five Medical Staff Reported Killed

Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza on Friday, forcing the evacuation of patients and staff, resulting in a fire at the hospital and the reported deaths of five medical workers; the IDF claims the hospital was a Hamas stronghold and that they facilitated the evacuation.

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SDF Rejects Immediate Integration into New Syrian Army

After the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), controlling one-third of Syria, refused immediate integration into Syria's new army, requesting negotiations amid concerns about Turkey's hostility and the potential for ISIS resurgence.

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Israel to Spend $150 Million on Global Public Diplomacy in 2025

Israel's 2025 budget includes a $150 million increase for pro-Israel advocacy abroad, primarily targeting US college campuses and social media to counter negative perceptions stemming from the recent Gaza war; this is a response to a political deal and follows criticism of past ineffective campaigns...

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Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban Amidst Supreme Court Hearing

Former US President Donald Trump petitioned the Supreme Court to delay a TikTok ban, while working on a "political resolution". A January 10th hearing will determine if ByteDance must sell TikTok to an American company or face a January 19th ban, stemming from US Congressional concerns over China's ...

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Libya Backs New Syrian Government, Emphasizing Security and Energy Cooperation

Libya's State Minister for Communication Walid Ellafi announced full support for Syria's new authorities following the December 8th fall of Assad's regime, emphasizing security, military, and energy cooperation. This follows a 2020 re-opening of the Libyan diplomatic mission in Damascus.

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Israeli Forces Burn Down Last Gaza Hospital

Israeli forces attacked and burned down Kamal Adwan Hospital, the last remaining medical facility in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya, forcing the evacuation of 350 people, including 75 patients and 185 medical staff, under the pretext that it was a Hamas stronghold; this follows a pattern of attacks on ...

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Israeli Raid Damages Gaza Hospital, Killing Dozens

Israeli forces raided and severely damaged the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, Gaza, on Friday, forcing the evacuation of 75 patients and 185 staff; separate strikes killed at least 25 Palestinians, including 15 in one house, amid weeks of intense fighting that has killed over 45,300 Palestinia...

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