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What next as Israel steps up attacks on Iranian forces in Syria?

A spate of deadly Israeli air raids and other attacks have created a conundrum for Iran and its intentions in Syria. While Israel has worked to counter Iran’s efforts to extend its influence in Syria for a decade, recent developments indicate an increased push to eradicate the Iranian presence, raising …

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Demobilization of New Batch of Army Personnel

A batch of officers and other military personnel have been demobilized by the Ministry of Defense, reports Al-Watan. On Monday, the Ministry of Defense started implementing a decision to dismiss a batch of reserve officers, class officers, and reserve personnel.

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Gaith Fayyad Appointed First Assistant to Political Security Head

Brig. Gen. Ghaith Shafiq Fayyad Deeb has been promoted in the Political Security Division, despite being on the sanctions list writes Sowt Al-Asima. The Officers Affairs Branch of the Syrian regime’s Ministry of Interior issued a decision to appoint Brig. Gen. Ghaith Shafiq Fayyad Deeb, who is on the European …

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Syria: dozens killed in weekend of violence

At least 24 people killed and scores more injured in series of attacks in rebel-held areas of country At least 24 people have been killed and scores wounded across parts of rebel-held Syria after a weekend of violence that included several car bomb attacks.

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Triple car bombings in Turkey-occupied Syria draw UN condemnation

Bombings in Afrin, Azaz and a village near al-Bab claimed at least 18 lives this weekend. Three car bombings struck Turkey-occupied northern Syria on Saturday and Sunday, killing at least 18 people, including at least four children. More than 60 people were believed to have been injured in the three …

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Putin’s Envoy, Syria’s Assad Hold ‘Secret Meeting’ on Political, Military Arrangements

Russia’s special envoy for Syria has conducted a secret meeting with Assad and “guarantors” of the Astana process, according to Asharq al-Awsat. The Kremlin’s special envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev, who frequently travels to Damascus, carried out a secret visit to the Syrian capital at the end of last week. …

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China Accuses Philippines of Spreading Fake Info in Maritime Disputes

Beijing’s embassy here hit out at the Philippines on Monday for what it called “false accusations” about a new law allowing the Chinese coast guard to use force in South China Sea waters claimed by the Asian superpower. In a statement on its Facebook page, the Chinese Embassy in Manila …

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Government, IDF working on budget for potential Iran strike plan – report

On Wednesday, the security cabinet is set to meet to discuss tensions with Tehran, including concerns that the US could return to the JCPOA nuclear deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi, the Finance and Defense ministers and financial and military officials took part in a …

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