Middle East
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Apr- 2025 -17 April
Israel Says 30 Percent of Gaza Turned Into Buffer Zone
Israel announced Wednesday it had converted 30 percent of Gaza into a buffer zone as it pressed its unrelenting military offensive, vowing to maintain its blockade on humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged territory.
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16 April
US Approves Rolls-Royce Engine Sale for Israeli Eitan Armored Vehicles
The US State Department has approved the foreign military sale of engines for the Israel Defense Forces’ Eitan 8x8 armored personnel carriers.
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16 April
Oman Selects Indra’s Long-Range Lanza 3D Radars
Oman has chosen Indra's Lanza three-dimensional (3D) long-range radars to enhance the Royal Air Force of Oman’s (RAFO) capabilities.
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16 April
Israel Says Killed Hezbollah ‘Commander’ in South Lebanon
Lebanon said an Israeli strike Tuesday left one person dead in the south as Israel said it killed a Hezbollah "platoon commander," its latest raid despite a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed group.
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16 April
Hamas Raises Fears for Hostage at Center of Latest Gaza Truce Offer
Hamas said Tuesday that after an Israeli strike it had "lost contact" with the captors of an Israeli-American hostage in Gaza, whose release reportedly takes center stage in Israel's latest proposal for a renewed ceasefire.
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15 April
Blast Kills Lebanese Soldier Dismantling Mines in Tunnel in South
Lebanon's army said a soldier was killed and three others wounded Monday in an explosion in the country's south, where President Joseph Aoun said they had been dismantling mines in a tunnel.
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15 April
EU Announces $1.8B in New Aid for Palestinians
The European Union on Monday announced a new three-year financial support package for the Palestinians worth up to $1.8 billion.
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14 April
In the Red Sea, the US Is Sending a Message — But Is It Loud Enough?
The US must sustain pressure on the Houthis to restore maritime security, reassure regional allies, and counter the growing influence of China, Russia, and Iran.
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14 April
Iran FM to Head to Moscow, Discuss US Nuclear Talks
Iran's foreign minister is to visit ally Russia this week to discuss nuclear negotiations with the United States, ahead of a new round of talks between the foes planned for Rome.
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14 April
Powerful South Syria Armed Faction Says to Integrate Into Government Forces
A powerful armed faction in southern Syria led by defected military officer Ahmed al-Awdeh on Sunday announced that it was dissolving itself and integrating into the government's armed forces.
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