Middle East
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Hamas suffering from 'genuine leadership crisis,' reaching breaking point, senior official says
"Hamas is suffering from a genuine leadership crisis. The Al-Aqsa Flood attack backfired on us, submerging us in a sea of blood and crises," the official told the Elaph news service on Sunday, according to a report from by Israel Hayom.
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Netanyahu says he and Trump had 'very warm' phone call, including the need for 'victory' over Hamas
“It was a very friendly, very warm and very important conversation. We spoke about the need to complete Israel’s victory, and ... about the efforts we are making to free our hostages.”
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Secretary Blinken said the US has been in touch with Syrian rebels who overthrew Assad
"Our message to the Syrian people is this: We want them to succeed and we’re prepared to help them do so," Blinken said.
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Iran's nuclear program near bomb-grade, International Atomic Energy Agency says
Rafael Grossi told Reuters on Friday that Iran's production capacity is "increasing dramatically of the 60% inventory" and warned the regime could potentially expand the current level "seven, eight times more, maybe, or even more."
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Syrian Christians face uncertainty as rebels promise to respect their rights and Assad regime falls
Historically, changes in the status quo, even the end of a brutal dictatorship, have resulted in hardship for Christians.
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Bashar Assad and his family arrive in Moscow where they were granted asylum: reports
"Russia has granted them (him and his family) asylum on humanitarian grounds," Russian media has reported.
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Netanyahu celebrates fall of Assad regime, says its a historic day for Middle East
"The collapse of the Assad regime, the tyranny in Damascus, offers great opportunity but also is fraught with significant dangers," Netanyahu said.
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Syrians rejoice in streets with celebratory gunfire after half-century reign of Assad dynasty ends
Assad left instructions for peaceful transfer of power, but nervous neighbors plead for new rebel leaders to achieve stability and end violence quickly.
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Trump says Russia and Iran are now weaker following Syria being taken over by rebels
Late Sunday evening, Islamist rebels stormed the Syrian capital of Damascus, resulting in dictator Bashar Assad fleeing the country.
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Syrian rebels storm capital of Damascus, reportedly forcing Assad to flee
Assad’s family has ruled Syria for more than a half century but his hold on power has slipped during a 13-year civil war.
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US officials say Syria could fall in a matter of days; Trump says US should not get involved
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan referred to the rebels as a “a terrorist organization designated by the United States. On Saturday President-elect Donald Trump warned the U.S. not to intervene.
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Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy visited Israel, Qatar to discuss reaching ceasefire in Gaza
Witkoff met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the report said, noting that the official spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Israel blasts Amnesty International after report alleges genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
“The deplorable and fanatical organization Amnesty International has once again produced a fabricated report that is entirely false and based on lies,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.