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Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, citing threats from Syria
JERUSALEM - Israel agreed on Sunday to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights while saying threats from Syria remained...
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Two charged over deadly Iran-linked drone strike on US troops in Jordan
BOSTON - U.S. prosecutors on Monday charged two men with illegally exporting sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a drone attack...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


UN chief welcomes aid commitments by new Syrian authorities
UNITED NATIONS - United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher met with the commander of Syria's new administration, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and newly...
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Russia says Syrians must decide future of their country
Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it was up to Syrians to determine their own future and called for an "inclusive" government...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Israeli team in Doha talks on potential Gaza deal, official says
DOHA - An Israeli technical team is in Doha for working-level talks with Qatari mediators on "remaining issues" in a Gaza ceasefire and...
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Palestinians mourn dead after Israeli strike on Gaza's Khan Younis
CAIRO/GAZA - Relatives of Palestinians killed by Israel in Khan Younis gathered around their white-shrouded bodies on Monday before...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Family of US activist killed in West Bank says Blinken offers no prospect of US inquiry
WASHINGTON - The family of a Turkish-born American human rights activist killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank pleaded with...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Trump says Turkey holds the key to Syria's future
PALM BEACH, Florida - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that Turkey will "hold the key" to what happens in Syria, where...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


EU should ease Syria sanctions in return for 'positive steps', top diplomat Kallas says
BRUSSELS - The European Union should be ready to ease sanctions on Syria if the country's new leadership takes "positive steps" to...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Trump again warns Hamas to release hostages soon, or 'It's not going to be pleasant'
WASHINGTON -President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he had a "very good talk" with Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, about...
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Explainer-What is the significance of the Golan Heights?
The Israeli government decided on Sunday to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights while saying threats from Syria remained...
Dec 17, 20244 min read


UN Syria envoy says UN plans to offer all kinds of help to Syrian people
DUBAI- The United Nations intends to offer all kinds of help to the Syrian people, UN Syria envoy Geir Pedersen told Syrian rebel leader...
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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