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Residents of Israel’s South Feel They Live on Ticking Time Bomb as Gov’t Fails to Address Terrorism

Posted on November 13, 2020November 13, 2020By Editor

The Israel Defence Forces are boosting their presence on the Gaza border in anticipation of a potential escalation by the Strip’s militants, who are marking first anniversary since the assassination of Baha Abu Al Ata, one of Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s top commanders. … Read More >Residents of Israel’s South Feel They Live on Ticking Time Bomb as Gov’t Fails to Address Terrorism

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Russian Military Reports 30 New Shelling Instances by Nusra Terrorists in Idlib

Posted on November 13, 2020November 13, 2020By Editor

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group* committed 30 shelling attacks in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone over the past 24 hours, the deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry’s Center for Syrian Reconciliation said at a daily briefing on Wednesday. … Read More >Russian Military Reports 30 New Shelling Instances by Nusra Terrorists in Idlib

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Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile is 12 TIMES over nuclear deal limit – IAEA

Posted on November 12, 2020By Editor

Iran has accumulated a low-enriched uranium stockpile that is 12 times greater than that allowed under the 2015 nuclear deal, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said. … Read More >Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile is 12 TIMES over nuclear deal limit – IAEA

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Israel Downs Hezbollah Drone Launched From Lebanon

Posted on November 11, 2020November 11, 2020By Editor

he IDF added that the incident posed no danger to the border communities or Israeli forces, adding that the force will, nevertheless, maintain “elevated readiness”. … Read More >Israel Downs Hezbollah Drone Launched From Lebanon

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Nusra Terrorists Shell Syria’s Idlib Deescalation Zone 33 Times

Posted on November 11, 2020November 11, 2020By Editor

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group* (formerly known as the Nusra Front, banned in Russia) committed 33 shelling attacks in Syria’s northern Idlib region over the past 24 hours, the deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry’s Center for Syrian Reconciliation said at a daily briefing on Tuesday. … Read More >Nusra Terrorists Shell Syria’s Idlib Deescalation Zone 33 Times

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Top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat dies from Covid-19 complications at 65

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020By Editor

The secretary general of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s Executive Committee, Saeb Eraket, has died after contracting coronavirus. He had previously been evacuated for treatment to Israel. … Read More >Top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat dies from Covid-19 complications at 65

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US Sanctions on Hezbollah-Affiliated Bassil to Directly Affect President Aoun, Ex-Minister Says

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020By Editor

The US sanctions against Gebran Bassil, the president of Lebanon’s Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) party and a key ally of Hezbollah, have a direct impact on Lebanese President Michel Aoun, Ghassan Atallah, the ex-minister for the displaced and a member of the FPM political department, told Sputnik. … Read More >US Sanctions on Hezbollah-Affiliated Bassil to Directly Affect President Aoun, Ex-Minister Says

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Iran Will ‘Punish’ US for Killing Soleimani Even if Trump Steps Down, Country’s Judiciary Chief Says

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020By Editor

In early January, top Iranian General Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike, which further exacerbated the Tehran-Washington tensions that have persisted since the Trump administration’s unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018. … Read More >Iran Will ‘Punish’ US for Killing Soleimani Even if Trump Steps Down, Country’s Judiciary Chief Says

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US Slaps Sanctions on Syria’s National Defence Forces, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020By Editor

Western sanctions were imposed on the Syrian government after the break out of the civil war in the country that has continued up to the present, though Damascus has managed to take back control over most of the country’s territory. … Read More >US Slaps Sanctions on Syria’s National Defence Forces, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources

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Iran deprived of 5 million flu vaccine doses this year due to US sanctions – deputy health minister

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020By Editor

Iran’s deputy health minister has warned of the public health impact caused by US sanctions, as the government tries to import vital flu jabs to vaccinate vulnerable people ahead of the winter months. … Read More >Iran deprived of 5 million flu vaccine doses this year due to US sanctions – deputy health minister