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Biden ending Trump OK for US oil company in Syria, says official

The Biden administration has decided it will not renew a waiver that allowed a politically connected U.S. oil company to operate in northeast Syria under President Donald Trump’s pledge to “keep the oil” produced in the region, according to a U.S. official familiar with the decision. Treasury Department rules prohibit …

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Shin Bet chief: Incitement against Israel’s new gov’t could end in bloodshed

Usually, Argaman would give such warnings privately to the political echelon who would decide how to notify the public. Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director Nadav Argaman issued a rare public warning on Saturday sounding alarm bells that the current atmosphere of incitement could lead to tragic bloodshed in Israel. …

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Shin Bet head’s warning reminiscent of ’95 prior to Rabin murder – analysis

It’s strange that Argaman and Hamburger released warnings just as, on the eve of Rabin’s assassination, Shin Bet head Karmi Gilon and the same psychologist released quieter warnings that didn’t work. The Shin Bet chief’s announcement regarding the need to lower the flames and incitement on social media, and his …

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