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Turkey's Fidan Meets Syria's al-Sharaa to Shape Post-Assad Government

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday to discuss forming a new Syrian state structure and constitution, following President Erdogan's announcement of Turkish involvement and a prior visit by Turkey's intelligence chief. This signals a signi...

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West Bank Settlements: A Major Impediment to Peace

Over 700,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements deemed illegal by the UN, creating a major obstacle to peace; settlers claim historical rights while Palestinians cite dispossession, with rising violence and a stalled peace process.

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Syrian Regime Change Alters Middle East Power Dynamics

The Syrian civil war concluded with the defeat of Bashar al-Assad's regime, marking a significant shift in regional power dynamics and potentially altering alliances in the Middle East.

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Biden's Steadfast Israel Support Amidst Gaza Conflict"

President Joe Biden's unwavering support for Israel during the Gaza conflict, despite criticism from within his party and challenges from Prime Minister Netanyahu, has defined his approach to the ongoing crisis, including drawing a 'red line' against an attack on Rafah which was ultimately ignored b...

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Friendly Fire Downed Two US Navy Jets Over Red Sea

Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg on Sunday over the Red Sea during airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen; both pilots survived, with one sustaining minor injuries.

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Israel Denies Barghouti's Release in Prisoner Exchange Deal

An Israeli official denied reports that convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti will be released to Turkey in a prisoner exchange, contradicting several media outlets; meanwhile, families of Israeli hostages criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu for allegedly obstructing a deal, accusing him of prioritizi...

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Houthi Missile Attacks on Israel: A Rogue State's Declaration of War

A Yemeni ballistic missile, launched by the Houthi-controlled Yemeni government, struck Jaffa on Saturday, injuring 16 civilians; this follows a similar attack on Ramat Gan 48 hours prior, and over 130 attacks on international shipping since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Israeli Air Strike in Gaza Kills 11, Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

An Israeli air strike in central Gaza on Saturday night killed 11 people, including several family members, according to hospital authorities; the Israeli military said the strike targeted an Islamic Jihad operative and disputed the casualty count, while also reporting strikes on Hamas operatives an...

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Friendly Fire Downed US Navy Pilots in Red Sea

During a US-led operation against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, the USS Gettysburg mistakenly shot down two US Navy F/A-18s, injuring one pilot; this incident occurred amidst increased Houthi attacks on vessels and broader regional instability.

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Syria's $5.6 Billion Captagon Trade Disrupted by Rebel Seizure

Rebel forces in Syria have seized Captagon production facilities allegedly controlled by the Assad regime, disrupting a $5.6 billion annual drug trade that provided significant funding for the government during the civil war.

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Turkiye Pledges Support for Syria's New Administration

Turkiye's foreign minister met with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus on Sunday, promising help with the political transition and rebuilding the war-torn country after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, and calling for the lifting of international sanctions.

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US Navy Fighter Jet Shot Down in Red Sea by Friendly Fire

On Saturday, a US Navy F/A-18 fighter jet operating from the USS Harry S. Truman was shot down over the Red Sea by friendly fire from the USS Gettysburg; both pilots ejected safely, with one sustaining minor injuries; a full investigation is underway.

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