Middle East
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Irans Supreme Leader says cooperation with US not possible while it backs Israel
November 3, 2025 — Iran’s Supreme Leader says cooperation with US not possible while it backs Israel. As long as Washington continues to support Israel and to maintain military bases and interfere in the Middle East region, Iran will not cooperate with the US, Khamenei said.
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Hamas given 24 hours to withdraw from IDFs Yellow Line in Gaza US officials tell Post
October 31, 2025 — “That 24-hour window expired at 8 p.m. local time, at which point Israel will enforce the ceasefire and engage Hamas targets behind the yellow line,” the source stated.
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UN peacekeepers down Israeli drone in Lebanon Jerusalem says mandate breached
October 31, 2025 — UNIFIL troops shot down an Israeli drone near the Lebanese village of Kila on Sunday, prompting an explosion nearby; no injuries or damage were reported, but Israel said the act violated the peacekeepers’ mandate under UN Resolution 1701
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Gazas fragile ceasefire holding What Israel did not strike this week against Hamas analysis
October 31, 2025 — Despite the increased lethality in the IDF’s strikes against Hamas, Israel still shows commitment to the ceasefire and the urge to avoid a large-scale invasion of Gaza.
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Qatari PM blames Hamas for truce breach calls for calm
October 30, 2025 — Qatar’s Prime Minister says Hamas may relinquish Gaza control as Doha urges disarmament and mediators work to uphold a fragile truce amid renewed violence.
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Iran rebuilding ballistic missile manufacturing capabilities with Chinas support CNN
October 30, 2025 — Iran has purchased over 2,000 tons of sodium perchlorate since the 12-Day War, enough to produce fuel for over 500 ballistic missiles with nuclear capabilities.
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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon watch
October 30, 2025 — The IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, targeting a launcher and a tunnel shaft, citing violations of understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
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IDF Truce resumes in Gaza after Hamas attack Israeli reprisals
October 29, 2025 — “The IDF will continue to uphold the ceasefire agreement and will respond firmly to any violation of it,” it said.
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IDF carries out powerful strikes in Gaza following Hamas ceasefire breach PMO confirms
October 28, 2025 — IDF carries out ‘powerful strikes’ in Gaza following Hamas ceasefire breach, PMO confirms. Prime Minister Netanyahu immediately ordered the strikes after a security assessment with defense officials.
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German broadcaster says Gazan producer killed in Israeli airstrike was Hamas operative
October 28, 2025 — German broadcaster says Gazan producer killed in Israeli airstrike was Hamas operative. ZDF says it cut ties with Gazan production company after IDF provided evidence 37-year-old killed in October 19 strike was member of Hamas’s military wing
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Palestinian Authority caught hiding terror payments despite claims of reform
October 28, 2025 — The P.A. attempted to mask the fact that it is still making payments to terrorists after announcing it was stopping the practice last month, according to Palestinian Media Watch.
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Iraq heads to elections marred by violence at sensitive moment for Middle East
October 24, 2025 — Iraq heads to elections marred by violence at sensitive moment for Middle East. Vote comes as PM Sudani faces US pressure to disarm pro-Iran militias; incumbent faces challenge from former premier Maliki, while popular Shiite Sadrist Movement boycotting
