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American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq

American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq

As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the US is looking to roll back…
Bahraini civil society group under pressure after Israel visit

Bahraini civil society group under pressure after Israel visit

A Bahraini civil society group has defended sending a delegation to Israel as a gesture of tolerance and coexistence, state…
Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests

Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests

Israel’s defense minister called Sunday for a boycott of Arab businesses in an area where residents took part in violent…
Israel defence minister says hopes Palestinian protests waning

Israel defence minister says hopes Palestinian protests waning

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Sunday he hoped the violence that erupted in Palestinian protests against President Donald…
Israeli strikes kill 2 Hamas men after Gaza rocket attack

Israeli strikes kill 2 Hamas men after Gaza rocket attack

Israeli airstrikes killed two Hamas members early Saturday following a rocket attack on Israel, in the latest fallout from President…
Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision

Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision

Arab foreign ministers on Sunday demanded that the United States rescind President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s…
Iraq says its war against IS has ended

Iraq says its war against IS has ended

Iraq said Saturday that its war on the Islamic State group is over after more than three years of combat…
Israeli retaliation strikes kill two Palestinian gunmen in Gaza

Israeli retaliation strikes kill two Palestinian gunmen in Gaza

Israel launched fresh airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in response to rocket fire from the enclave and the…
European states push U.S. for detailed Middle East peace proposals

European states push U.S. for detailed Middle East peace proposals

Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and Italy called on the United States on Friday to put forward detailed proposals for peace…
Two dead in ‘Day of Rage’ over Jerusalem, Palestinian president defiant

Two dead in ‘Day of Rage’ over Jerusalem, Palestinian president defiant

At least two people were killed in clashes with Israeli troops on Friday when thousands of Palestinians demonstrated against US…
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