Middle East
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She lost everything after supporting Israel To be a good Arab and a good Muslim part of it is to hate the Jews
August 7, 2026 — She lost everything after supporting Israel: ‘To be a good Arab and a good Muslim, part of it is to hate the Jews.’ Within five hours, Dalia Ziada was forced to flee Egypt, leaving behind her family and homeland. The Arab street’s response to Oct. 7 exposed a reality she had not wanted to believe, ... She lost everything after supporting Israel To be a good Arab and a good Muslim part of it is to hate the Jews
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Tremors felt in southern Israel after magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Egypt no damage reported
August 7, 2026 — Tremors felt in southern Israel after magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Egypt, no damage reported. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.4 and hit at a depth of 6 miles, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences.
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Saudi Arabia expects coordinated attacks by Houthis Iraqi militias official says
August 7, 2026 — Saudi Arabia expects coordinated attacks by Houthis, Iraqi militias, official says. Saudi Arabia had also observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations from both directions, the official said.
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A few concrete blocks will shape the fate of the entire Middle East
August 7, 2026 — A few concrete blocks will shape the fate of the entire Middle East. The Yellow Line is at the center of the debate over Gaza’s future, but its effects will be felt across the region. Meanwhile, a war lasting just a few weeks against Iran depleted US stockpiles, leaving the US military in a position ... A few concrete blocks will shape the fate of the entire Middle East
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Board of Peace issues first construction contract for Moroccan security force base in Gaza report
August 7, 2026 — Board of Peace issues first construction contract for Moroccan security force base in Gaza – report. The project is a 150-person military outpost for Moroccan soldiers, the source stated, who would rotate in from a base in Israel. As currently planned, it will be 100 by 120 meters in area.
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Hamas terrorists push Palestinians to kill Israeli-backed militia members Gazans tell Post
August 7, 2026 — Hamas terrorists push Palestinians to kill Israeli-backed militia members, Gazans tell ‘Post’ The call to assassinate figures in the armed militias follows the announcement of a roadmap for advancing to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.
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Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11 including a child as kingdom warns of escalation
August 7, 2026 — Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11, including a child, as kingdom warns of escalation. On Tuesday, the Houthis claimed to have struck Najran Airport in response to Saudi drone incursions over Yemen. Saudi Arabia did not comment on the claims at the time
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As Deal Nears to Open Hormuz Concerns Mount over IRGC Contol of Vital Shipping Lane
August 6, 2026 — As Deal Nears to Open Hormuz, Concerns Mount over IRGC Contol of Vital Shipping Lane. As the U.S. and Iran appear to be moving toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major concern is emerging: Tehran could gain unprecedented control over one of the world’s most critical oil checkpoints.
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UN alarmed by Irans surging use of executions to instill fear in population
August 6, 2026 — UN ‘alarmed’ by Iran’s surging use of executions to ‘instill fear’ in population. Rights chief says 56 people executed on security charges since -mid-March, 27 in cases linked to anti-regime protests; decries lack of fair trials, confessions given under torture
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Irans president says interaction with supreme leader is currently very difficult
August 6, 2026 — Iran’s president says interaction with supreme leader is currently ‘very difficult.’ The comments followed a report by Iran’s Tabnak media site on Monday saying that Khamenei warned Pezeshkian that he (Khamenei) would accept the Iranian president’s resignation if he resubmits it.
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US Iran and Oman near 60-day deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
August 5, 2026 — US, Iran and Oman near 60-day deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz. US, Iran and Oman are close to 60-day arrangement. Under the proposed framework, ships would travel through Iranian and Omani waters without paying transit fees, while mines would be cleared from strait within 30 days.
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Last Chance Latest Iran Talks Already at Impasse as Trump and Regime Sharply Differ on Opening Strait of Hormuz
August 4, 2026 — ‘Last Chance?’ Latest Iran Talks Already at Impasse as Trump and Regime Sharply Differ on Opening Strait of Hormuz. Iranian regime leaders are still denying they are holding talks with the United States over the Strait of Hormuz. And then Tehran launched an overnight attack on a U.S. military base in Kuwait.
