7 h. ago After Decades as Enemies, Syria and Israel Now Share a Common Foe

The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ground: antipathy for Iran.

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9 h. ago Setting Conditions for a Middle East That Can Benefit the United States

Setting Conditions for a Middle East That Can Benefit the United States  RealClearDefense

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41 h. ago Netanyahu Tells Trump, at Dinner, He Nominated Him for Nobel Peace Prize

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. President Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House on Monday night he had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize for his Middle East policies. The post Netanyahu Tells Trump, at Dinner, He Nominated Him for Nobel Peace Prize appeared first on Breitbart.

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44 h. ago U.N. Teams Deploy to Syrian Coastal Towns Threatened by Wildfires

The United Nations deployed teams to the Syrian coast on Monday as wildfires spread across Latakia province for the fifth day. The post U.N. Teams Deploy to Syrian Coastal Towns Threatened by Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

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44 h. ago Houthis Return to Maritime Terrorism, Threaten to Bomb Israel

The Houthi insurgents of Yemen, possibly the last combat-effective Iranian proxy force in the Middle East, are threatening to continue missile attacks against Israel after a devastating Israeli airstrike on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah. The post Houthis Return to Maritime Terrorism, Threaten to Bomb Israel appeared first on Breitbart.

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45 h. ago Netanyahu surprises Trump with formal Nobel Peace Prize nomination during historic White House meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his leadership in forging the Abraham Accords in the Middle East.

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51 h. ago How Washington’s Recklessness Turned Syria Into a Jihadi State on the Mediterranean

How Washington’s Recklessness Turned Syria Into a Jihadi State on the Mediterranean  Middle East Forum

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58 h. ago Muslim Leaders from Europe Meet Israeli President to Promote Peace

Muslim leaders from across Europe met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem to promote a message of peace on Monday. The post Muslim Leaders from Europe Meet Israeli President to Promote Peace appeared first on Breitbart.

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62 h. ago Netanyahu Arrives in Washington for Fateful, Hopeful Visit to Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington, DC early Monday morning for meetings with President Donald Trump that could prove to be fateful for Israel, the Middle East, and indeed the world. The post Netanyahu Arrives in Washington for Fateful, Hopeful Visit to Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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69 h. ago Israel Pounds Houthis in Yemen After Another Missile Intercepted

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched air attacks on the Houthi rebels in Yemen after the Iranian-backed terrorists fired another missile at Israel earlier Sunday, which Israeli air defenses managed to intercept. The post Israel Pounds Houthis in Yemen After Another Missile Intercepted appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Palestinian Sheikhs in Hebron Ask Israel for Separate Emirates, Not State

A group of Palestinian sheikhs in the holy city of Hebron has written to the Israeli government formally asking to be given sovereignty over the area as an emirate, and not as part of a larger Palestinian state. The post Palestinian Sheikhs in Hebron Ask Israel for Separate Emirates, Not State appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Hamas Attacks American Aid Workers with Grenade; GHF Responds

Hamas terrorists threw a grenade packed with ball bearings and injured two American aid workers with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) on Saturday morning, the latest attack on the successful aid group. The post Hamas Attacks American Aid Workers with Grenade; GHF Responds appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Report: Iranian Regime Clamping Down on Own People to Maintain Power

Following the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, the Iranian regime appears to be applying isolation and repression in an attempt to preserve its stranglehold on its own people. The post Report: Iranian Regime Clamping Down on Own People to Maintain Power appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago This July 4th, a family waits: American hostage’s father pleads for son's freedom from Hamas terrorists

As Americans celebrate independence, one father reflects on his son's captivity in Hamas tunnels and urges President Trump to free 50 hostages through a Middle East peace initiative.

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6 d. ago Russia Calls the Taliban an 'Ally' as Jihadist Ambassador Settles in Moscow

The Taliban terrorist organization’s official ambassador to Moscow, Gul Hassan Hassan, assumed his position in the Russian capital this week in representation of the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.” The post Russia Calls the Taliban an ‘Ally’ as Jihadist Ambassador Settles in Moscow appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Trump, First Lady Welcome Freed Hostage Edan Alexander to White House

President Donald Trump welcomed Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage to be freed from Hamas custody, to the White House on Thursday, where First Lady Melania Trump was also on hand to greet him. The post Trump, First Lady Welcome Freed Hostage Edan Alexander to White House appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Ukraine Identifies Upgraded Iranian Suicide Drones in Russian Attack

Ukrainian forensics expert Oleksandr Vysikan said on Thursday that Russia is upgrading Iranian suicide drones with more advanced technology to slip them past Ukrainian air defenses and deliver more powerful explosives. The post Ukraine Identifies Upgraded Iranian Suicide Drones in Russian Attack appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Turkey Welcomes Hamas Leaders as Terrorists Consider Ceasefire Deal

The government of Turkey offered a warm welcome to a delegation representing the jihadist terrorist organization Hamas on Wednesday, expressing support for its cause and accusing the government of Israel of "genocide" for engaging in self-defense operations against the group. The post Turkey Welcomes Hamas Leaders as Terrorists Consider Ceasefire Deal appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Why Syria plays a key role in Trump’s plans for Middle East peace

President Trump eases most sanctions against Syria in a move to reclaim regional leverage, counter Iranian influence, and support allies while seeking to create a more peaceful region.

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7 d. ago Iran Confirms Fordow Nuclear Site ‘Seriously and Heavily Damaged’

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Tuesday that the uranium enrichment facility at Fordow was “seriously and heavily damaged” by U.S. bombers on June 21. He said Iranian officials are still assessing the full extent of the damage. The post Iran Confirms Fordow Nuclear Site ‘Seriously and Heavily Damaged’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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