Tag #Middle East

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Hostage Ben Ami Expected to be Released in Deal

54-year-old Israeli-German national Ohad Ben Ami, abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Be'eri, is expected to be released in a hostage-ceasefire deal after two birthdays in captivity, experiencing medical neglect and emotional distress for his family.

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Israeli Hostage Omer Wenkert Expected to be Released

Omer Wenkert, a 23-year-old Israeli abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nova Music Festival, is expected to be freed in a prisoner exchange deal; his family publicized his plight to ensure his release, sharing details of his health struggles during captivity and his positive a...

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German-Israeli Hostage Expected to be Released in Hostage-Ceasefire Deal

Arbel Yehoud, a 28-year-old German-Israeli woman, and her boyfriend were abducted over a year ago from Nir Oz; she is expected to be released in a hostage-ceasefire deal, while her brother, who was also abducted, was later found dead.

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Abu Dhabi's Cultural District Challenges Dubai's Dominance

Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District, nearing completion in 2025, includes the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum, challenging Dubai's cultural prominence and boosting tourism.

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Witkoff Secures Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's new Middle East envoy, secured a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, including hostage release, expected to begin Sunday, despite lacking prior diplomatic experience; his close relationship with Trump and past business dealings are noted.

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Gaza Ceasefire Reached Amidst Protests and Challenges

Following 15 months of conflict, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced by President Biden and Qatar, though a last-minute dispute is delaying Israeli approval; the agreement followed 12 trips to the Middle East by Secretary Blinken who was interrupted by protesters during his ...

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Russia and Iran sign 20-year cooperation agreement

Russia and Iran signed a 20-year cooperation agreement on military and economic issues, including intelligence sharing and energy collaboration, during Iranian President Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow; the deal omits a mutual defense clause unlike a similar pact with North Korea.

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Israeli Hostage Or Levy Expected Home in Ceasefire Deal

During a terrorist attack at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023, Or Levy was abducted to Gaza while his wife, Eynav, was killed; he is expected home soon as part of a ceasefire deal.

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Gulf War's Enduring Legacy: Shaping the Middle East and Israel's Military

The 1991 Gulf War, initiated by Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait, resulted in a US-led coalition's swift military victory, reshaping the Middle East's geopolitical order and significantly influencing Israel's military development and current conflicts.

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Houthi Ceasefire Conditional on End to Gaza and Yemen Conflicts

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have conditionally agreed to a ceasefire, halting attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping if Israel stops its Gaza offensive and the US/UK halt strikes on Yemen; this follows 15 months of Israeli bombardment in Gaza killing over 46,000 Palestinians and a missile attack from...

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Syrian Asylum Seekers Return Home, Leading to Sharp Drop in Cyprus Applications

More than 1,500 Syrian nationals have withdrawn asylum applications or returned to Syria after the Assad regime's fall last month, leading to a 41% drop in new asylum applications in Cyprus in 2024 and decreased boat arrivals from Lebanon, due to stricter policies and international cooperation.

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreed: Six-Week Truce, Hostage Exchange, and Troop Withdrawal

A six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on January 19, 2025, involving a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, the release of 33 Hamas hostages and numerous Palestinian prisoners, and the opening of humanitarian aid corridors; the agreement was brokered by Qatar with t...

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