WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Five countries have committed troops for an international security force for Gaza, the commander of the force said on Thursday during a meeting of President Donald Trump’s newly created Board of Peace.
“The first…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Thousands volunteered for Gaza security force
Two thousand Palestinians have applied to join Gaza’s transitional police force, Board of Peace high representative for Gaza Nickolay Mladenov said during the inaugural BoP meeting on Thursday in Washington, DC.In addition, five countries have…
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US readies warships, jets, tankers for potential weekslong Iran war
Pentagon assembles its largest Middle East strike force since 2003, adding F-35s, F-22s, tankers, electronic-warfare and command planes plus a second carrier.
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As Hezbollah vows to defend Iran, Lebanon braces for potential spillover
Lebanon once again finds itself preparing for Hezbollah’s involvement in a looming US-Iranian military confrontation.
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Iran, Russia hold naval drills as Araghchi briefs Saudi FM on nuclear talks
There are increasing indications a US military strike could be on the horizon as momentum toward a new Iran nuclear deal stalls.
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Trump says US will give UN money to make it stronger, more viable
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) – The United States will give the United Nations money to strengthen it and help make it viable, President Donald Trump told the opening meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday.
The U.S. is the biggest contributor to…
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Trump officials reportedly planning 5,000 person military base in Gaza
The Trump administration is moving forward with constructing a significant military base in southern Gaza as part of the peacekeeping efforts in President Trump’s plan for the region, The Guardian reports
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France says surprised by European Commission presence at Board of Peace
PARIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) – France said on Thursday it was surprised that the European Commission had sent a commissioner to the Board of Peace in Washington saying it did not have the mandate to represent member states, its foreign ministry…
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New Gaza administration committee starts police recruitment drive
By Pesha Magid and Nidal al-Mughrabi
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Feb 19 (Reuters) – A U.S.-backed Palestinian committee established to take over the civil administration of Gaza opened applications for a police force for the strip on Thursday, ahead of the…
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Iranian regime may target Kurdish groups if US attacks
As tensions in Iran in the region increase amid a US military build-up, there are many places that Iran could strike during a war. For instance, in the Gulf, many countries have been concerned about Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, where…
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