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Syria's New Leader Declares Iranian Militias a Regional Threat

Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa declared Iranian militias a regional threat following their departure after the December ouster of Bashar al-Assad; he is currently working to rebuild Syria's international relations and secure aid for reconstruction while facing significant political and eco...

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Trump-Netanyahu Meeting Follows Gaza Ceasefire, Aims at Israel-Saudi Deal

Donald Trump's upcoming White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu follows a Gaza ceasefire; experts suggest their relationship is professional, with Trump's key role in achieving the ceasefire and his aim to broker a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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Fifteen Palestinian Prisoners Arrive in Turkey Under Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Fifteen Palestinian prisoners, released in the Gaza ceasefire agreement, arrived in Turkey on February 4, 2025, via Egypt, following the release of 583 prisoners; Turkey is providing them refuge, with the relocation facilitated by Turkish and Egyptian efforts and indicating a broader trend in future...

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Netanyahu Seeks Trump's Backing Amidst Gaza Ceasefire Controversy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the Gaza ceasefire, which has led to the release of hostages and prisoners, but faces strong domestic opposition within Netanyahu's government; this meeting follows an ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu.

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Iran's Nuclear Acceleration and Heightened Tensions at Davos

At the 2025 Davos meeting, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi revealed Iran's uranium enrichment has sharply increased, exceeding 30 kg per month, raising concerns about its nuclear ambitions; this follows a public spat between Israeli President Herzog and Iranian Vice President Zarif, and the new Trump admin...

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Israel Delays Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Prioritizing Trump Meeting

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in effect since January 19th and set to expire March 1st, faces uncertainty as Israel delays negotiations, prioritizing a meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump instead, raising concerns about the deal's future and the safety of rem...

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Conflicting Statements on Resettlement of Palestinian Prisoners

Hamas claims Pakistan will host 15 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli custody, but Pakistan's Interior Ministry denies knowledge of the agreement; several other Islamic countries are also considering hosting these prisoners, while President Trump's suggestion that Arab nations host Palestin...

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Israel Criminalizes Denial of October 7th Massacre, Renames Event

The Israeli Knesset passed a law imposing a five-year prison sentence for denying the October 7, 2023, massacre, now called the 'Shemini Atzeret Massacre', a move linked to Prime Minister Netanyahu's efforts to reframe the Gaza war and boost his approval ratings, currently below 40%.

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HTS Seizes Syria, Transitional President to Visit Turkey

Following a 12-day offensive, the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of Syria on December 8th, 2024, ousting President Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Moscow. HTS leader Ahmet Hüseyin eş-Şara, declared transitional president, will visit Turkey on February 4th, 2025, to discuss Syria's future wi...

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70 Palestinians Killed in Israeli West Bank Operation

Israeli forces have killed 70 Palestinians, including 10 children, in the West Bank since the start of 2024, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health; Operation Iron Wall, launched after a Gaza ceasefire, has displaced thousands and caused widespread destruction.

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Israel Demolishes Buildings in Jenin, Prompting PA Condemnation

Following a Gaza ceasefire, Israel launched Operation "Iron Wall" on January 21st, 2025, demolishing at least 23 buildings in Jenin refugee camp by February 2nd, prompting condemnation from the Palestinian Authority and a request for UN intervention.

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Arab League Rejects Trump's Plan to Relocate Palestinians

Major Arab nations and the Arab League rejected US President Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan, calling it a threat to regional stability, following 15 months of Israeli bombardment in Gaza that left over 47,000 dead and 110,000 injured; meanwhile, Israel continues a large-sc...

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