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Hamas confirms death of top military commander Mohammed Deif
Hamas has belatedly confirmed for the first time that its senior military commander, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike last year in Gaza's Khan Younis area.
Argentina's Milei seeks to establish right-wing international alliance
Argentina's President Javier Milei is working to establish an international ideological forum to combat what he calls a crumbling "global hegemony" of left-wing politics.
Hostage Agam Berger returned to Israel with two other Israelis and five Thai nationals set to be released
IDF soldier and hostage Agam Berger has been released from Hamas captivity in northern Gaza's Jabalya area and transferred to the Red Cross
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Musk urged to knock Turkish drones out of global market
US defence contractor also calls on DOGE supremo to take aim at Israeli, Chinese UAVs by boldly removing sluggish bureaucracy.
IDF Chief of Staff resigns over October 7 security failure
IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi has announced his resignation effective March 6, 2025, citing responsibility for the military's failure to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack.
IDF launches major operation in Jenin, four Palestinians killed
Israeli forces launched a large-scale counter-terrorism operation in Jenin on January 21.
Former Jordan official foresees regional challenges under Trump
Former Jordanian foreign minister Marwan Muasher has said the policies of new US President Donald Trump, including his earlier "Deal of the Century" peace plan, pose significant challenges in the Middle East.
UPDATED: Hamas military leader thanks Iran, vows resistance will continue
Hamas's military wing spokesman Abu Obeida praised the October 7 attacks on Israel as "unprecedented" and thanked Iran for its "continuous support" in a rare public address.
ISTANBUL BLOG: “Dog bites man” story as Erdogan arrests more mayors, but there’s more here than meets the eye
Two issues to watch: shape-shifting opposition politician Imamoglu and sad sight of boomers failing to solve Kurdish question.
Israeli military seizes large weapons cache in Syrian territory
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on January 15 that they have seized more than 3,300 weapons during operations in Syrian territory, including significant military hardware and missile systems from the defunct Assad regime.
Israel and Hamas reach agreement on hostage deal, Trump confirms
US President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on the evening of January 15 that a hostage deal was reached between Israel and Hamas for hostages who remain captive in Gaza.