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Saudi, Turkish FMs discuss Israeli strikes on Syria
Saudi Gazette
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July 16, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone call on Wednesday with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan to discuss escalating regional security concerns, including the latest Israeli airstrikes on...
Israel launches ad campaign warning citizens against spying for Iran
Iran International
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July 16, 2025
Israeli authorities say they have uncovered more than 25 cases of Iranian recruitment over the past year, with more than 35 people indicted on serious security charges. “The campaign carries significant national importance, especially in the...
Israeli Bombing of Syria Undermines Peace and Stability, U.S. Politician Says
SANA
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July 16, 2025
Washington, SANA-Republican Congressman Joe Wilson called for an immediate halt to Israeli airstrikes on Syria, describing them as a “suicidal operation for Israel” that undermines prospects for peace and stability. “I support President Donald...
Syrian gov’t forces begin withdrawing from Sweida as Israel vows to protect Druze
The Times of Israel
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July 16, 2025
Syria announced it had begun withdrawing its army from Druze-majority Sweida city on Wednesday night after agreeing to a new ceasefire that it said would bring a complete halt to its military operations there, even as some Druze leaders rejected...
Israel and US to forge $200m tech hub for AI and quantum science development
The Times of Israel
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Israel and the US are advancing a strategic initiative to create a joint science center for artificial intelligence and quantum innovation at an investment of $200 million. The center will serve as a hub to promote technology-driven cooperation...
Second Israeli ultra-Orthodox party to quit government in blow to Netanyahu
Yahoo News
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A key partner in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government says it is quitting, dealing a major blow to the Israeli prime minister that could leave him heading a minority coalition in parliament. The ultra-Orthodox Shas party said on Wednesday that it was...
Israeli drone startup Xtend secures $70 million Series B amid global demand
Ynet
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July 16, 2025
Israeli drone company Xtend has solidified its position in Israel’s booming defense industry sector, securing contracts with the IDF and the U.S. Army while supplying tactical and intelligence drones to Europe and the conflict-ridden Ukrainian...
Is the new ‘Superman’ movie about the war in Gaza? Viewers clash over political subtext
The Times of Israel
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July 16, 2025
JTA — An amateur film critic named Evan gave the new “Superman” movie five out of five stars. Writing on the Letterboxd platform, they praised the film’s “unique visual identity” and called director and screenwriter James Gunn “the best comic...
Israel Needs to Leverage its Military Success
The Times of Israel
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In a private discussion earlier this week I raised the point that Israel (and by association the US as well) is making a mistake in not capitalizing on our military success by converting it into lasting diplomatic changes as well. Our government...
Zohran Mamdani’s dad’s deep links to controversial SJP group and incendiary anti-Israel stance at keynote speech exposed
New York Post
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July 16, 2025
Zohran Mamdani followed in his father’s path by setting up a branch of a US radical Muslim group at his elite alma mater in Maine, The Post has learned. The Democratic mayoral nominee co-founded a branch of Students for Justice for Palestine at...
Israel’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite War
Atlanta Jewish Times - Georgia
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July 16, 2025
War is expensive. It’s a lesson Israel learned early in its history, but it’s also a lesson that has been driven home since the attack by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Israel’s monthly military spending, according to the Stockholm International Peace...
Silencing justice: How Israel targets international law to escape accountability
Press TV
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Naqaa Hamed Press TV, Ramallah As international outcry grows over Israeli actions against Palestinians, so does the regime’s campaign to silence those calling for accountability. The latest target is UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese...
‘Syrian president doesn’t need Israel as an enemy’ – American Jewish leader
Channel 4 News
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July 16, 2025
We spoke to Rabbi Abraham Cooper, an American Jewish leader who recently returned from meeting Syria’s President and has spoken of his hopes of improving relations between Israel and the new Syrian government.
US calls on Syrian government forces to leave flashpoint area
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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The United States on Wednesday called on Syria's government forces to leave a flashpoint southern area to ease tensions with Israel, which has cited the communal violence to attack the army headquarters in Damascus. "We are calling on the Syrian...
Israel Shows Flexibility in Gaza Ceasefire Talks—but Netanyahu Plans to Resume War After Deal
Watan
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July 16, 2025
Watan-On Tuesday evening, Israeli Channel 13 reported that notable progress had been made in Doha-hosted negotiations toward reaching a prisoner exchange and ceasefire deal in Gaza. According to sources familiar with the talks, Israel has shown...
Israeli settlers beat American to death in West Bank; US says it’s aware
Al Jazeera
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Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have beaten to death a 20-year-old United States citizen, the victim’s family members and rights groups have said. Settlers attacked and killed Sayfollah Musallet in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah,...
Israel strikes Syrian military targets
Bangladesh Post
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At least 21 Palestinians have been killed in the latest carnage at the GHF aid distribution centre in southern Gaza, with most of the victims reported to have died in a stampede. Gaza’s Ministry of Health has disputed the allegation from the...
Opinion: Yes, Mr. President, they’re still talking about Jeffrey Epstein
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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July 16, 2025
"Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?" President Trump shot back at a reporter during a Cabinet meeting. "This guy's been talked about for years. ... I mean, I can't believe you're asking a question on Epstein at a time like this, where...
Syria condemns Israeli strikes in Damascus, calls for UN action
Xinhua News Agency
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DAMASCUS, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Syria on Wednesday condemned the Israeli airstrikes that struck government buildings in the capital Damascus, calling them a "blatant violation" of national sovereignty and international law. In a statement released...
‘It's a misunderstanding, can de-escalate within hours’: Rubio on Syria-Israel crisis escalation
The Economic Times
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July 16, 2025
Israel launched major airstrikes on Damascus on July 16, hitting Syria’s defense ministry and targeting areas near the presidential palace. The strikes came in response to Syrian attacks on Druze communities in southern Syria. An Al Jazeera...