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US intelligence confirms Daesh’s Khorasan branch behind Iran blasts: Reuters

Communications intercepts collected by the United States confirmed that Daesh’s Khorasan branch carried out twin bombings in Iran that killed nearly 100 people, Reuters reported on Friday citing US intelligence sources. The sources said the intelligence comprised communications intercepts, without providing further details. Wednesday’s bombings were the deadliest of their …

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The Turkish police, in a major operation, detained 33 individuals suspected of spying for Israel

Turkish police are conducting a large-scale operation in eight provinces, including Istanbul, where 33 individuals have been detained so far on suspicion of international espionage for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, reports Anadolu. The operation is carried out as part of an investigation led by the Department for the Investigation …

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Deterrence between Israel and Hizbollah Must Hold

Thus far, October’s exchanges of fire between Hizbollah and Israel have stayed within the sides’ red lines. Still, with an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza looming, risks are tremendous. A Gaza ceasefire, while improbable, is the only way to rule out a broader war. Since 8 October, the second day …

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Diplomacy Must Prevail in Israel-Hizbollah Conflict

Thus far, Hizbollah and Israel have avoided a disastrous escalation on the Israeli-Lebanese border as the Gaza war rages. But trouble lies ahead. Western-led mediation remains the best way to restore security to the frontier. The latest round in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has ushered in a new phase in the …

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