US president will host Sharaa in 1st-ever visit by a Syrian head of state to White House which says former jihadist has made ‘good progress’ towards peace in his country
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Iran releases two French nationals from detention
Iran has released two French nationals who were detained there for more than three years, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.
Cécile Kohler, 41 and her partner Jacques Paris, 72, have been released from Evin prison, Macron said on Tuesday,…
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Iran frees French pair held for over 3 years for allegedly spying for Israel, France
France’s FM says Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris staying at residence of French ambassador until deal secured to bring them back home after 1,277 day-long arbitrary imprisonment
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IDF investigating as video shows men firing in air near West Bank olive harvest volunteers
The men, in IDF fatigues, fired after drone hit and injured a volunteer helping with Palestinian harvest; US rabbis also present, prompting anger from non-Orthodox rabbinic groups
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Bomb threat halts flights at Washington’s Ronald Reagan airport, FAA says
Scare involved a United Airlines plane that was moved to an isolated area, passengers taken off; delays reported at DC airport
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Hamas hands Red Cross coffin it says contains Gaza hostage’s body
Hamas has handed over to the Red Cross in northern Gaza a coffin containing what the Palestinian group says is the body of a deceased hostage, according to the Israeli military.
The remains will be transferred to Israeli forces, who will take them…
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Not enough tents, food reaching Gaza as winter comes, aid agencies say
Only half the needed amount of food is coming in, according to the World Food Programme; Israel says it’s fulfilling obligations, after US publishes footage of aid theft
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Amsterdam Royal Concert Hall cancels Hanukkah concert over IDF cantor participation
Concertgebouw says Shai Abramson is ‘visible representative’ of Israeli army involved in ‘controversial war;’ Jewish organizers seek legal action to proceed with annual event
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Gaza security force responsibilities under debate
Gaza security force responsibilities under debate | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastIt is yet undetermined which nations will be involved in the International Security Force, nor what the force’s responsibilities will be.Children look…
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Norway pauses ethical divestment after US panned targeting of Israel-linked firm
Finance minister says fund won’t be able to invest in the world’s biggest companies if current guidelines continue, opposition socialists say move comes due to fear of Trump
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