Tag #Middle East

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Armed clashes halt Libya's Zawiya oil refinery

Armed clashes between rival Libyan factions at the Zawiya oil refinery, Libya's only local fuel supplier, caused fires, suspending operations, and forcing a force majeure declaration by the NOC; residents were trapped, and a major coastal road was closed.

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UK Pledges £50 Million in Aid for Syria Following Assad Regime Collapse

The UK announced £50 million in humanitarian aid for vulnerable Syrians in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime, working through the UN and NGOs, alongside diplomatic efforts to support a transitional government.

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Israel to Double Golan Heights Population Amid Syrian Power Shift

Israel announced a $11 million plan to double its population on the Golan Heights following a power shift in Syria, citing ongoing security threats despite the new rebel leader's claims of moderation; this action has been condemned by several Arab countries.

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HTS Leader Seeks to Avoid Conflict with Israel After Syrian Power Grab

Following the fall of the Assad regime and HTS's seizure of power in Syria, HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa declared his desire to avoid further conflict with Israel, which has conducted 446 air strikes since the takeover, citing exhaustion and accusing Israel of false justifications.

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Israel Closes Dublin Embassy Amid Accusations of Anti-Semitism

Israel closed its embassy in Dublin, accusing Ireland of "extreme anti-Israel policies" and "anti-Semitic rhetoric", following Ireland's recognition of Palestine and intervention in a genocide case against Israel at the ICJ; Ireland rejected the accusations and stated it will maintain its embassy in...

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HTS Leader Declares Neutrality Amidst Increased Israeli Airstrikes in Syria

Following the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) takeover in Syria, HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa declared neutrality regarding Israeli military operations, which have increased to 446 airstrikes since the takeover according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights; Israel cites prevention of weapons reachin...

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Lebanese Leader Urges Western Intervention to Dismantle Hezbollah

Ibrahim Mrad, leader of Lebanon's Universal Syriac Union Party and Lebanese Christian Front, is urging the US, UK, and Germany to send troops to Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah, fearing the failure of a recent ceasefire and past UN resolutions to disarm the group.

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Syrian Kurds Face Uncertain Future After Assad's Fall

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria jeopardizes the autonomy of the US-backed Kurdish fighters, who face threats from resurgent ISIS, Turkish-backed Syrian rebels who seized Manbij and Deir al-Zour, and a potential US withdrawal under a future administration.

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Renewed Clashes in Northeast Syria Displace Over 100,000

Renewed clashes in northeastern Syria between Turkish-backed Syrian fighters and Syrian Kurdish forces have displaced over 100,000 people and caused hundreds of deaths, highlighting the precarious situation of Syrian Kurds following the fall of the Assad regime.

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HTS Leader Rejects Further Conflict with Israel Amidst Continued Airstrikes

Following the takeover of a significant portion of Syria by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), its leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, declared his desire to avoid further conflicts with Israel, while accusing Israel of using false pretenses to justify its 446 airstrikes since the takeover. Israel cites the need to p...

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Iran's Strict Hijab Law Fuels Domestic Unrest

Iran's parliament approved a stricter "Hijab and Chastity Bill", mandating hijab for all women and girls above 12, with harsh punishments, sparking domestic and international criticism amid economic woes and failing proxy groups.

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Gallant's Washington Event Canceled Over Security Concerns

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's speaking event at Washington's Adas Israel Congregation was canceled last Monday due to unspecified security concerns, sparking criticism from former ambassadors Michael Oren and David Friedman, while others defended the synagogue's decision.

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