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Middle East and Africa 1 month ago
Israel to keep troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza 'security zones'
In a statement, Katz's office said the two men spoke overnight and the minister "emphasised Israel's determination to remain in the security zones in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon in order to protect Israel's borders and the communities near the border from the threats posed by jihadist forces".
Middle East and Africa 2 months ago
Macron safe, continuing visit after Damascus blast
Macron had left the hotel when the explosions took place, and is currently in the Syrian presidential palace for a meeting with his counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa and their respective delegations, followed by a one-on-one meeting with Sharaa, according to the French presidency.
Academia 5 months ago
PREMIUM
When the Middle East crisis reaches Southeast Asia
As the collapse of old regimes and escalating tensions reshape the Middle East, the walls containing extremist threats are beginning to crumble. Indonesia must act now to bridge the gap between global geopolitical shifts and domestic security before "strategic ambiguity" turns into a national crisis.
Academia 5 months ago
PREMIUM
Familiar interventions, graver consequences in a region in churn
As the Middle East undergoes a violent restructuring, the failures of Western-led regime changes offer a grim warning. For India, navigating this "region in churn" requires a masterclass in strategic autonomy and the pursuit of a new regional compact.
Middle East and Africa 1 year ago
Druze regain control of Sweida city after Syria announces ceasefire
Fighting nonetheless persisted in other parts of Sweida province, even as the Druze regained control of their city following days of fierce battle with armed Bedouin supported by tribal gunmen from other parts of Syria.
Middle East and Africa 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Indonesia condemns Israeli strikes in Syria, urges peaceful dialogue
Indonesia has urged dialogue to resolve all conflicts in Syria while condemning the Israeli military's recent strikes in Swedia and Damascas, which it has described as a “violation of Syria’s sovereignty”.
Middle East and Africa 1 year ago
Syria says pulling troops from Druze heartland after US request
The Syrian government earlier announced a new ceasefire in Sweida that would bring a halt to military operations there, after clashes that a war monitor said had left more than 350 people dead since Sunday.
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