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Israeli bulldozers demolish part of the UNRWA headquarters compound in Jerusalem.

Israel Seizes U.N. Agency Headquarters in Jerusalem, Escalating Crackdown on UNRWA

Demolition of UNRWA compound marks new phase in Israel’s dispute with Palestinian refugee agency Israeli authorities on Tuesday seized the Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and oversaw the demolition of parts of its compound, intensifying a long-running campaign against the U.N. body that provides aid to Palestinian refugees. Flanked

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Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Force Agree to Merge After Clashes

The deal calls for an immediate cease-fire, following recent government gains that stripped the militia of key strategic assets. After weeks of intermittent fighting, the Syrian government and a Kurdish-led militia agreed on Sunday to an immediate cease-fire and the full integration of the militia into Syria’s national armed forces, according to state media and

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Iran’s Regime Faces Escalating Unrest in Its Most Serious Test Since 1979

Iran’s ruling establishment is facing its most severe internal test since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, as nationwide unrest collides with mounting external pressure and a state response of unprecedented force. What began as economic anger has evolved into a broader challenge to the political system itself, prompting authorities to unleash a sweeping security crackdown and

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Iran Says It Will Retaliate if the U.S. Attacks as Protests Continue

Iran has warned it will respond forcefully to any U.S. military action, as nationwide protests continued to spread despite an intensifying government crackdown that has reportedly left scores dead. Demonstrations, which began in Tehran over soaring prices, have now reached more than 100 cities and towns across all of Iran’s provinces. Protesters’ demands have widened

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