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Hussein al-Sheikh: Reformer or an Israeli-approved Abbas clone?

In a significant development amid one of the most turbulent periods in Palestinian political life, President Mahmoud Abbas, 89, has appointed senior official Hussein al-Sheikh as his deputy—his most direct move yet to address questions about his succession. The decision, announced during the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza, has stirred …

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New Israeli military orders say freeing captives held in Gaza is ‘least important’ priority

New orders issued to Israeli military commanders say freeing captives held by Hamas is the least important concern, focusing instead on control of Gaza. New Israeli military orders presented to commanders on Tuesday listed the rescue of captives held by Hamas in Gaza as the least important priority, the Israeli …

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Sudan: What is the Flamingo naval base, under attack by RSF forces?

The Flamingo naval base, where Sudan’s army has set up a temporary headquarters, is under heavy attack by the RSF militia The Sudanese army’s main naval base, Flamingo, has become the latest target of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, amid the ongoing civil war in the country. On Thursday, …

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