Middle East
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Apr- 2024 -23 April
Israel’s Strike on Iran: Limited Hit, Major Message
Israel's apparent strike on Iran was deliberately limited in scope but sent a clear warning to the country's leadership about Israeli abilities to strike at sensitive targets.
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22 April
Israel Vows to Increase ‘Military Pressure’ on Hamas in ‘Coming Days’
PM Netanyahu said Israel will increase "military pressure" on Palestinian militant group Hamas in a bid to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
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22 April
Rockets Fired From Iraq at US-Led Coalition Base in Syria
Rockets were fired from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a US-led coalition, according to Iraqi security forces.
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19 April
20 Syrian Pro-Govt Forces Killed in IS Attacks: Monitor
Islamic State killed 20 Syrian soldiers and affiliated pro-government forces in two attacks on Damascus-controlled areas of the war-torn country, a war monitor said.
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19 April
Explosions in Iran, US Media Reports Israeli Strikes
Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival.
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18 April
US Navy Debuts SM-3 Ballistic Missile Interceptor During Iranian Strikes
US Navy guided missile destroyers fired the Standard Missile-3 for the first time in combat over the weekend in response to Iran’s attack on Israel.
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18 April
Lebanon’s Hezbollah Targets Israel Base, Wounding 14 Soldiers
Lebanon's Hezbollah said it attacked an Israeli army base near the border, with the latest in a series of tit-for-tat strikes wounding 14 soldiers.
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18 April
Qatar PM Says Re-Evaluating Israel-Hamas Mediation Role
Qatar is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas after suffering criticism, its prime minister said.
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17 April
Israel-Hamas Talks on Gaza Truce ‘Stalling’: Mediator Qatar
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages have stalled, Qatar's prime minister said.
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17 April
More Warships Needed to Boost Red Sea Cargo Traffic: EU Admiral
The head of an EU force protecting cargo ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea said the operation had met its goals, but freight traffic cannot increase without more warships.
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