Tag #Middle East

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UK Confirms Diplomatic Contact with Syrian Rebel Group HTS

The UK government confirmed diplomatic contact with the Syrian rebel group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite its terrorist listing, following a similar US announcement; a £50 million aid package for vulnerable Syrians was also revealed.

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Rojava Kurds Face Renewed Attacks After Syrian Regime Change

Following the change in the Syrian regime, Kurdish forces in the Rojava region face increased attacks from Turkey-backed Syrian militias, resulting in a fragile ceasefire, displacement of up to 100,000 people, and potential collapse of the autonomous region, jeopardizing the detention of thousands o...

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Israel Expands Military Presence in Syria Following Assad's Fall

Following the fall of President Assad's regime, Israel has increased its military presence in the Syrian village of Hadar, near the Golan Heights, establishing a checkpoint and carrying out construction work, raising concerns among the local Druze community. This follows hundreds of Israeli airstrik...

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Israel to Double Golan Heights Settler Population

The Israeli government approved a plan to double the number of Israeli settlers in the occupied Golan Heights, citing the Syrian war as justification; this move violates international law and further escalates tensions in the region.

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Syrian Woman Defends HTS Leader's Request to Cover Hair Before Photo

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Shara asked a Syrian woman, Leiah Khayr Allah, to cover her hair before taking a photo with him in Damascus on December 10, sparking a social media debate regarding the group's policy on hijab and its implementation.

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Israeli Attacks Kill 46 Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli forces killed at least 46 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including 15 at a school sheltering displaced people, bringing the death toll since October 7th to at least 44,976, according to Gaza's Health Ministry; two journalists were also killed.

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Syrian Rebel Offensive Frees Thousands From Prison, But Many Still Missing

Suheil Hamawi, imprisoned in Syria for 32 years and 5 days, was freed after a rebel offensive, highlighting the release of thousands from Assad's prisons while thousands more remain missing; his son George, now 33, was only 10 months old when his father was kidnapped in 1991.

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Proposed Bill Seeks Free Israeli Movement in Gaza Amidst Resettlement Debate

Likud MK Avichai Boaron introduced a Knesset bill for free Israeli movement in Gaza, prompting a coalition MK tour to plan Jewish resettlement, despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's opposition and divided public opinion (30% support, 48% oppose).

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Israel Closes Dublin Embassy After Ireland Joins Genocide Case

Israel closed its embassy in Dublin in response to Ireland joining a case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza; Israel also accused a slain Al Jazeera cameraman of being a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

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France Sends Diplomatic Mission to Syria After 12-Year Absence

France is sending a diplomatic mission to Damascus on Tuesday for the first time in 12 years to assess the situation after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebels on December 8th, focusing on humanitarian needs and the new authorities' commitment to human rights.

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Spain Initiates Contact with Syria's Interim Government

Spain will send a special envoy to Syria for preliminary talks with the interim government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), following similar moves by other Western nations; the EU will also engage, focusing on a peaceful, inclusive Syria and safe refugee repatriation.

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Gaza Death Toll Inflated: Research Exposes Hamas Manipulation

Research reveals that the Gaza Health Ministry's reported 44,000 deaths since October 7 are significantly inflated, including non-conflict deaths and combatant deaths, leading to a biased media narrative against Israel.

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