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Israel Confirms Haniyeh Assassination Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict

Israel's Defense Minister publicly admitted to the July assassination of Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, part of an ongoing campaign targeting leaders of Iran-backed groups following October's Hamas attacks on Israel, which killed 1,200 Israelis and resulted in the capture of 251 hostages. The Hou...

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Israel Confirms Haniyeh Assassination, Threatens Yemen

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on December 23, 2024, Israel's responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31, 2024, and threatened similar actions against Houthi leaders in Yemen, following the earlier killings of Yahya Sinwar and Hassan Nasr...

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Israel Confirms Hamas Leader's Assassination, Threatens Houthis

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31st in Tehran and threatened similar action against the Houthi movement in Yemen, following recent Houthi missile attacks on Israel, including one on Tel Aviv on October 29th that injured over a ...

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Israel Extends State of Emergency, Increases Defense Budget

The Knesset approved extending Israel's state of emergency until December 16, 2025, with 29 votes in favor and 7 against, allowing the cabinet to override Knesset legislation; a separate bill increased the deficit ceiling by \$9 billion for defense spending.

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US Military Presence in Syria Uncertain After Assad Regime Collapse

The collapse of Syria's Assad regime creates uncertainty for the roughly 2,000 US troops in eastern Syria, tasked with fighting ISIS and monitoring Iran, amid broader regional instability following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

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Progress in Gaza Hostage Negotiations Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt show progress towards a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, with 96 Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza. Obstacles include the ceasefire's permanence and Gaza's post-war governance; three Israeli sold...

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Mossad's covert operation shifts Israel-Hezbollah war

Following a year-long war, Mossad detonated over 16,000 modified walkie-talkies and bombs planted among Hezbollah members in Lebanon in September 2024, resulting in widespread injuries and a subsequent ceasefire.

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Iran Recruits Children for Attacks on Israeli Targets in Europe

Iran is recruiting children as young as 13 to conduct attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe, a tactic employed amid diminishing regional influence and following setbacks to Iranian proxies in recent months, impacting countries including Sweden, Belgium, and Norway.

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Israel Claims Responsibility for Haniyeh Assassination

Israel officially admitted responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, five months after the event, escalating tensions with Iran; Defense Minister Katz stated this publicly on Monday, adding threats against other groups.

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Fall of al-Assad Regime Highlights Russia's Weakened Influence in Syria

The Syrian civil war ended with the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, who sought asylum in Russia, marking a significant decline in Russia's regional influence due to its weakened military caused by the war in Ukraine. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, played a major role in the offensiv...

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Israel Extends State of Emergency Amidst Gaza War, Netanyahu's Christmas Message

Israel's Knesset extended its state of emergency for a year following the October 7th Hamas attack, while Prime Minister Netanyahu sent a Christmas message to global Christians, amid over 45,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza.

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Syrian Rebels Unify Under New Government, Excluding SDF

Following a rebel victory in Syria on December 8, opposition groups have agreed to unify under the Defence Ministry, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, excluding the Kurdish-led SDF; Qatar is calling for sanctions to be lifted.

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