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American Iranian journalist jailed for months in Iran
Detention of Reza Valizadeh, former staffer of an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that’s overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media to increase tensions with the U.S. ahead of threatened strike on Israel
News Agencies
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10:29 | 11.03.24
Fearing a Trump win, Iran waits for US election results before striking Israel
Iran delays retaliatory strike on Israel for US election results, fearing further regional chaos might bolster Trump’s campaign; Meanwhile, tensions rise as both sides prepare for potential post-election confrontations
Lior Ben Ari
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12:23 | 11.02.24
Iraq tries to avoid regional fight as militias fire at Israel
Country is working to avoid being drawn into the growing regional conflict as Iran-backed terror groups launch attacks on Israel from Iraqi soil
Reuters
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09:37 | 11.01.24
Exiled cleric’s death likely to improve Turkish-US relations, analysts say
Turkish justice minister said there were 256 extradition requests for people in the US that Ankara believes are members of Gülen’s network and there are still diplomatic disagreements over the handling of those suspected of being his followers
The Media Line, Kristina Jovanovski
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19:20 | 10.31.24
Saudi-US bilateral accords 'not that connected' to Israel normalisation, Riyadh says
Country's foreign minister says 'moving ahead' with normalization efforts with Israel after negotiating with officials in Washington
Reuters
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18:08 | 10.31.24
From school teacher to international terrorist - Meet Hezbollah's new chief
He served as the Iranian proxy's number 2 for 34 years, and now Naim Qassem gets his 15 minutes of fame as head of the terror group, officially replacing Nasrallah; He is a Hezbollah co-founder and is also a former high school teacher
Lior Ben Ari
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22:33 | 10.29.24
New satellite images from Iran: Attack damaged Iran Revolutionary Guard missile base
New footage following Israel's retaliatory strike on Iranian territory reveals damage to the Shahroud base, where the IRGC launches satellites into space; Iran is 'still assessing the damage'
AP
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17:25 | 10.29.24
Iran plans to triple military budget, government spokesperson says
Budget increase submitted by the government to parliament for approval includes an estimated 200% addition, government spokesperson tells local media
Reuters
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12:33 | 10.29.24
Iran says two soldiers, one of which was an officer, were killed in Israeli strike
As the Islamic Republic contemplates whether to respond or swallow their pride, an announcement says two Iranian troops were killed during the Israeli strike; Al-Mayadeen, associated with Hezbollah, says this was 'a win for Iran'
Lior Ben Ari
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14:49 | 10.26.24
Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate sentenced to another 6 months in prison
Free Narges Coalition says Narges Mohammadi was sentenced on Oct. 19 to an additional 6 months in prison on the charge of 'disobeying and resisting orders'
Associated Press
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17:56 | 10.25.24
Caught between sympathy and fear: Egypt’s Christians confront the Gaza war
Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Christians are torn between support for Palestinian civilians and fear of Hamas, complicating their response to the ongoing war
Mina Nader and Jacob Wirtschafter/The Media Line
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21:03 | 10.23.24
U.S. proposal for northern cease-fire revealed, criticized for violating Lebanese sovereignty
Following discussions between U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein, and Lebanon's PM and parliament speaker, Hezbollah news service Al-Akhbar reveals the specifics of a fresh proposal aimed at resolving northern tensions; Plan involves extending international forces' jurisdiction north of Litani River, but Prime Minister Najib Mikati rejects Western oversight
Lior Ben Ari
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12:17 | 10.22.24
There are 1.2 million displaced people in Lebanon and the fear of sectarian conflict is growing
Lebanon is unable to cope with the masses of displaced people who left their homes because of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, and many of them are staying in tents; In a poor country unprepared for such a crisis, a full-blown sectarian conflict could rip the country apart
Lior Ben Ari
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08:57 | 10.22.24
Turkish cleric accused of staging coup against Erdogan dies in US
Once close Erdogan ally, Fethullah Gulen built a powerful Islamic movement before being branded a traitor and forced into exile; at least 77,000 people arrested and institutions linked to Gulen shut down following 2016 failed coup attempt
Reuters
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11:13 | 10.21.24
Turkey says Israel pushing Iran to take 'legitimate steps'
Speaking in Istanbul during visit of Iranian counterpart, Turkish foreign minister says Israel opening new fronts and drawing Tehran into war
News agencies
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16:16 | 10.19.24
'Outrageous': Lebanon and Iran see rare disagreement over UN resolution
Lebanese government is outraged after Iranian official says in interview Tehran was willing to negotiate the implementation of UN Resolution 1701
Lior Ben Ari
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15:38 | 10.18.24
Iranian foreign minister visits Cairo day after Egypt's intelligence chief replaced
Araqchi reportedly arrives to Egypt to facilitate Iranian president's upcoming visit, raising concerns in Jerusalem; tensions heightened following departure of Egypt’s long-serving mediator, Abbas Kamel, amid crisis in Israel-Egypt relations
Itamar Eichner, news agencies
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14:05 | 10.17.24
Preparing to attack Iran: Guarantees to US, Russian pressure and the possible targets
It's been two weeks since Iran attacked Israel and there has been no response yet; US received guarantees that Iran's oil and nuclear facilities will not be the targets, at least this time; Russia is also pressing for a limited retaliation; Gallant: 'Our response will be precise, painful and surprising'
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun
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11:32 | 10.16.24
Murder, drugs and arms smuggling: Meet Maher al-Assad, Iran's man in Damascus
Syrian president's brother and commander of the elite Fourth Division plays a key role in advancing Tehran’s influence within the regime; even his sister-in-law accuses him of being equally complicit in crimes against the Syrian people
Lior Ben Ari
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01:00 | 10.16.24
Back from the dead? IRGC chief Qaani appears live on TV in Iran
After weeks of speculation regarding his fate, Iran’s Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani reappears at a funeral for a fellow terrorist; Rumors of his interrogation and heart attack swirl amid heightened regional tensions following Israeli strikes on key Hezbollah figures in Beirut
Lior Ben Ari, Reuters
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11:48 | 10.15.24
EU sanctions Iran for supplying drones and missiles to Russia
Sanctions are imposed on Iran's defense officials and airlines, freezing assets after earlier warning of swift response to Iranian military support for Russia's war on Ukraine
Associated Press
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22:28 | 10.14.24
Arab states shift humanitarian aid from Gaza to Lebanon
UAE's 'With You, Lebanon' campaign and Qatar's medical supplies highlight regional support, while aid deliveries face challenges amid reports of Israeli attacks on convoys
Lior Ben Ari
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21:39 | 10.14.24
Iran's Quds force chief suspected of ties to Israel, collapses in interrogation
Esmail Qaani reported to be under investigation in Tehran, suffers a heart attack during questioning; was rumored to have been killed in an IDF strike targeting Nasrallah's replacement as Hezbollah chief
Lior Ben Ari
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00:11 | 10.11.24
Gulf states urge US to stop Israel from bombing Iran's oil sites
Countries fear Tehran's possible retaliation against them should the conflict escalate after Iran warns them against allowing Israeli aircraft or missiles in their airspace
Reuters
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18:24 | 10.10.24
Israeli arrested after entering Lebanon with journalists deported to U.S.
Joshua Tartakovsky, who had previously visited Beirut on multiple occasions, was detained by Lebanese authorities after discovering an Israeli passport in his belongings; After the United States intervened, he was deported
Itamar Eichner
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12:57 | 10.10.24
The US plan to weaken Hezbollah and shift Lebanese politics; Qatar and Egypt: 'It will backfire'
The Biden administration believes Hezbollah is in disarray, providing an opportunity to alter Lebanese politics by encouraging Arab nations to support electing a new Lebanese president, a position vacant since 2022; However, Qatar and Egypt warn this move is unrealistic and dangerous, with a potential to ignite sectarian conflict and civil war
ynet correspondents
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11:17 | 10.10.24
Thieves in Beirut's Dahieh tied to street poles or hanged
'Exploiting the war and stealing from houses,' read social media posts showing how thieves punished
Lior Ben Ari
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01:23 | 10.10.24
Erdogan: Israel is a Zionist terrorist state
Turkish president tells lawmakers from his ruling AK party that Hamas terrorists are 'freedom fighters who fight for the honor of the Muslim world' and warns Israel will turn against Turkey next
Ynet
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19:26 | 10.09.24
Gulf states must not allow use of airspace against Iran, Iranian official says
Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi warns Gulf states against allowing use of their airspace for attacks, while those states have reassured him of their supposed neutrality, as Gulf oil producers raise output in case regional escalation
Reuters
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19:09 | 10.09.24
Israeli man posing as an investigative journalist arrested in Beirut
Joshua Tartakovsky entered Lebanon using a British passport and presented himself as an investigative journalist, but after exhibiting erratic behavior he was detained by local police who found an Israeli passport among his belongings
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari
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17:05 | 10.09.24
Jewish Iranian lawmaker complains officials in Tehran compare Jews to 'Zionists'
Dr. Homayoun Sameh attacked Israel as usual, but this time he also criticized regime officials in Tehran; 'Some officials of our country mistakenly use the word 'Jew' instead of 'Zionist' in their statements, which casts a shadow over the Jewish community in Iran'
Itamar Eichner
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21:02 | 10.08.24
How Putin benefits from Iran and Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel
Russia’s alliance with Tehran grows stronger than ever as it distances itself from Israel, accusing it of killing 'Lebanese civilians' and siding with Hezbollah against Israel's ground offensive; in return, Moscow poised to receive drones and ballistic missiles
Yair Navot
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07:52 | 10.08.24
Saudi FM: 'No diplomatic relations with Israel without two-state solution'
Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud says that while normalization with Israel was imminent before October 7, their position has now shifted, saying that without a two-state solution and a divided Jerusalem, the Saudi government will not agree to formalize diplomatic relations with Israel
Itamar Eichner
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10:13 | 10.05.24
Nasrallah was pearl of Lebanon, Khamenei says
Iran's Supreme leader says October 7 massacre justified, missile strike on Israel, minimal response to its crimes; source says Nasrallah buried in temporary grave fearing Israeli attack on mass funeral
Lior Ben Ari, Agencies
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13:15 | 10.04.24
Iranian president at odds with hardliners on how to respond to Nasrallah's assassination
Regime in Tehran was dumbfounded by Nasrallah's death and immediate steps were taken to secure Ayatollah Khamenei, fearing he might be next, NYT reports; President Pezeshkian thinks an attack on Israel might prove detrimental to Iran's security, while hardliners in Tehran advocate for a powerful response
ynet correspondents
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10:48 | 09.29.24
Algeria says Morocco using 'Zionist intelligence agents'
Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses Morocco of taking advantage of the visa exemption regime to carry out 'actions detrimental to the stability of Algeria'
AFP
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00:16 | 09.27.24
Iran arrests 12 for collaborating with Israel, Revolutionary Guards say
IRGC official does not specify where and when arrests are made; says Israel and the United States are seeking to spread the Gaza crisis to Iran plotting against the country's security
Reuters
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21:12 | 09.22.24
Lebanon bans pagers and walkie-talkies on flights
General Directorate of Civil Aviation says ban applies to both checked luggage and carry-on items, with officials warning any such devices will be confiscated
Lior Ben Ari
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13:11 | 09.19.24
Iranian ambassador to Lebanon loses eye in explosive pager attack
Mojtaba Amani was carrying one of pagers that detonated, resulting in loss of one eye and severe injuries to another; his condition critical enough to require transfer back to Iran for further treatment
Ynet
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15:19 | 09.18.24
Hamza bin Laden’s return: Al-Qaida’s revival in Afghanistan sparks global terror fears
Terror group leader's survival and resurgence could signify al-Qaida’s most significant revival since the Iraq War, leading to worry across the world
The Media Line
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15:46 | 09.16.24
Courts the West while hosting Hamas: The emir’s bid to fit Into the Gulf
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani wasn’t first in line for the throne, but at 44, he’s over a decade into his role as Qatar’s Emir, balancing Arab conservatism with a controlled image; what’s his interest in Gaza, and how does a small Gulf state impact Olympic security?
Lior Ben Ari
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00:20 | 09.14.24
Islamists triumph in Jordan’s election, signal shift wway from Western-aligned policies
Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated Islamic Action Front emerges as largest opposition party with 31 out of 138 seats in lower house; Gaza war and Ben-Gvir threats to build synagogue on Temple Mount seen as contributing to Islamist party's rise
Lior Ben Ari
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21:03 | 09.12.24
White supremacist terror group plotted to assassinate Jewish senator
US Justice Department charges Dallas Humber and Matthew Allison, leaders of the transnational terror group Terrorgram, with 15 counts including soliciting murder, hate crimes and providing material support for terrorism in U.S. indictment
Daniel Edelson, New York
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09:55 | 09.11.24
Houthis claim to down 3 US drones in past 72 hours
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree says rebel forces' air defenses successfully downed an American MQ-9 drone while it was conducting 'hostile reconnaissance and combat operations'
Lior Ben Ari
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17:23 | 09.10.24
IAEA chief hopes for talks with Iranian president
Rafael Grossi says he wishes to gain headway with Tehran as nuclear diplomacy is largely being stalled between Iran and the U.S. ahead of presidential elections
Reuters
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22:20 | 09.09.24
3 dead in drone strike near Syria-Iraq border
Among the dead was a person affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and a child; Iran accuses Israel while Arab media reports suggest the U.S. is responsible for the strike
Lior Ben Ari
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23:33 | 09.05.24
Turkey claims arrested alleged leader of Mossad financial network
Istanbul police reports arrest of Kosovar national accused by Turkish intelligence of handling payments to Mossad operatives in Turkey; funds allegedly supported Israeli operations in Syria and targeted Palestinian politicians
AP, ynet correspondents
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13:36 | 09.03.24
As Iran threatens Israel, the danger of Tehran's long-vaunted missile program remains in question
The Iranian regime's fearmongering of a direct attack against Israel is put into question seeing the lackluster success of its previous assault in April
Associated Press
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11:31 | 09.03.24
Lebanese astronomer denies rumors of death
Abdel Latif's controversial predictions have gained her fame, including a prediction of a civil war in America
Ynetnews
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17:08 | 09.02.24
Some Lebanese who fear war is coming have an unusual backup plan: Moving to Syria
'It's necessary to have a backup plan' says resident of Dahiyeh, unnerved after airstrike on neighboring apartment killed Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukr
AP
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07:58 | 09.02.24
'We don't even know if our house is standing,' displaced Lebanese says
Some 112,000 residents of South Lebanon seek shelter in Sidon, Tyre, but tell Qatari outlet that they lack basic needs and school for their children, as they criticize Hezbollah
Lior Ben Ari
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15:45 | 08.31.24
Massive explosion causes fires in Yemen
Explosion in the southern city of Aden causes fire to spread to gas stores and local shops; at least five reported dead and 13 injured; social media posts show people escaping flames as the erupt
Lior Ben Ari
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11:24 | 08.31.24
US CENTCOM says killed 15 ISIS members in raid
Seven U.S. troops are also hurt; among the dead were key ISIS leaders," Iraq's military says without identifying them adding hideouts, weapons and logistical support destroyed in the raid
News agencies
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08:10 | 08.31.24
Severe floods in Yemen speed up spread of cholera epidemic
Dozens have died in deadly floods in Yemen, which have accelerated the spread of cholera in the impoverished country and caused massive damage; The situation is especially dire in areas controlled by the Houthis
Lior Ben Ari
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18:24 | 08.28.24
Iranian ambassador to Lebanon denies rumors defected to Israel
Iranian opposition claims Mojtaba Amaani defected after being gone from public eye; 'It is Israeli psychological warfare and fear of Iran,' envoy says in X post
Itamar Eichner
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12:33 | 08.28.24
'Neither UN nor US stopped smuggling of Iranian weapons to Houthis,’ Yemeni journalist says after airstrike on tanker
An attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia on the Greek oil tanker Sounion threatens an oil spill and severe environmental damage in the Red Sea
The Media Line
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20:17 | 08.27.24
Princess Iman, King Abdullah's first grandchild, is already a media star
Baby born on August 3 made her social media debut soon after she arrived in the world, with a constant flow of clips and photos posted by proud parents and grandparents
Lior Ben Ari
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17:44 | 08.26.24
Arab world mocks Hezbollah for damaging Israeli chicken coop in revenge attack
Hezbollah publishes photos of the damaged chicken coop in northern Israel and is ridiculed by Arab memes and tweets: 'For every Hezbollah commander, one Israeli chicken'
Lior Ben Ari
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15:58 | 08.26.24
Lebanese shaken by Israeli strike, 'It felt like the apocalypse'
Citizens in South Lebanon scramble for cover, Beirut airport in chaos as flights canceled leaving passengers stranded; Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati tells cabinet the pathway to de-escalation lies in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza
Lior Ben Ari
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21:31 | 08.25.24
Egypt warns visiting US general on Lebanon risk
President Al Sisi warns of the dangers of opening a new front in Lebanon, stresses the need to preserve Lebanon's stability and sovereignty
Reuters
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17:09 | 08.25.24
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