Middle East

Gaza Civil Defence Agency Says Israeli Strikes Kill 14

Gaza's civil defense agency said that Israeli strikes killed 14 people in the north and south of the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.

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Israeli Strikes on South Lebanon Targeting Hezbollah Kill Four

Four people were killed in separate Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, as Israel said it had targeted two Hezbollah members.

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Syria Troops Quit Druze Heartland After Violence Leaves Nearly 600 Dead

Syrian troops on Thursday pulled out of the Druze heartland of Sweida following days of clashes that killed nearly 600 people.

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Israel Bombs Syria Army HQ After Warning Damascus to Leave Druze Alone

Israel said it bombed Syrian army headquarters in Damascus after warning the Islamist-led government to leave the Druze minority alone.

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Drone Attacks Hit Three North Iraq Oil Fields: Kurds

Explosive-laden drones hit three oil fields in Iraq's Kurdistan region, a day after a similar attack halted operations at a US-run field.

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Monitor Says Syrian Forces, Allies Execute 19 Druze Civilians

A war monitor accused Syrian government forces and allied groups of killing 19 Druze civilians in "field executions" around Sweida.

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Israel Military Says Striking Syrian Govt Forces in Sweida

Israel's military said it was striking military vehicles belonging to government forces in the Sweida area of southern Syria.

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Israel Military Says Striking Hezbollah Targets in East Lebanon

Israel's military said it was striking targets belonging to Hezbollah's elite Radwan force in eastern Lebanon in latest attack despite a ceasefire.

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Drone Downed Near Iraq Airport Hosting US Troops: Kurd Forces

A drone packed with explosives was shot down near Arbil airport, which hosts US troops from the international anti-jihadist coalition.

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Syria Deploys Forces After Dozens Killed in Bedouin-Druze Clashes

Syria deployed security forces in the province of Sweida after 50 people died in clashes between Sunni Bedouin tribes and Druze fighters.

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