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US seizes 4 Iranian gas tankers en route to Venezuela after threatening to disrupt deliveries – WSJ

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Washington has captured four Iranian cargo vessels on the high seas, taking hold of several fuel tankers on their way to Venezuela “without the use of military force,” the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. … Read More >US seizes 4 Iranian gas tankers en route to Venezuela after threatening to disrupt deliveries – WSJ

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Kushner After Israel-UAE Agreement: ‘Another Country Could Make Deal’ With Tel Aviv in Coming Days

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The United States has mediated a peace deal that will see Israel and the UAE fully normalise relations and establish diplomatic ties, according to a joint statement. Israel will also suspend plans to declare sovereignty over Palestinian territories. … Read More >Kushner After Israel-UAE Agreement: ‘Another Country Could Make Deal’ With Tel Aviv in Coming Days

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FBI to Join Investigation Into Catastrophic Beirut Blast, US Official Announces

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The World Health Organisation warned on 12 August that the huge explosion, which left as many as 300,000 people homeless, had a drastic effect on the country’s healthcare, leaving half of Beirut’s 55 medical facilities non-functional. This is especially dangerous as Lebanon has recently seen a surge in coronavirus cases … Read More >FBI to Join Investigation Into Catastrophic Beirut Blast, US Official Announces

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15 Years After Israeli Disengagement, Ex-Gaza Settler Opens Up On Life and Memories He Left Behind

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Yedidya Harush felt “mad” with the government for evacuating his settlement of Atzmona in August 2005 as part of then-PM Sharon’s disengagement plan. But 15 years down the line, he says the pull-out from Gaza didn’t break his spirit. … Read More >15 Years After Israeli Disengagement, Ex-Gaza Settler Opens Up On Life and Memories He Left Behind

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Trump says ‘historic’ Israel-UAE deal on diplomatic ties will ‘suspend’ Israeli annexation of Palestinian lands

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Israel and the UAE have restored diplomatic ties after inking a deal with the US that will see Tel Aviv temporarily shelve its annexation of the West Bank and Jordan Valley to focus on improving relations with its neighbors … Read More >Trump says ‘historic’ Israel-UAE deal on diplomatic ties will ‘suspend’ Israeli annexation of Palestinian lands