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Aug 30 2019
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Why Iran and Israel are crossing each other’s red lines
Just hours after Israel said it had launched airstrikes in Syria to stop an Iranian “killer drone” attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured the occupied Golan Heights – the supposed target of the foiled Iranian barrage.
The premier’s visit last weekend came amid a two-day whirlwind of strikes that were either claimed by Israel or were attributed to it and were aimed at Iranian
Christian Science MonitorOct 01 2015
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Confusion hangs over start of US, Russia military talks on Syria
The Obama administration, scrambling to respond to Russia's air campaign over Syria and Iran's increased involvement, launched talks Thursday with Moscow military officials amid mounting confusion over the airstrike targets and criticism on Capitol Hill -- including one senator mocking the name of the so-called "deconfliction" talks.
"Unfortunately, it appears 'deconfliction' is merely
Jan 03 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Militias Mount Violent Protests at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Iran-backed Iraqi militias mounted two days of protests at the United States Embassy in Baghdad, destroying property and trapping diplomats inside, before dispersing Wednesday night as the U.S. began deploying additional military forces to the region.
The protests were in response to U.S. airstrikes over the weekend which reportedly killed at least 25 Kata'ib Hezbollah fighters, an
Henry A. BrechterApr 02 2016
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Obama: Drone strikes have become more precise
President Obama on Friday defended his administration's regular use of drones or other airstrikes to target terror leaders or training camps in Somalia, Libya and Yemen.
Obama acknowledged that in the past the strikes had sometimes inadvertently killed civilians, but procedures for approving such strikes has improved.
"There has been in the past legitimate criticism that the
USA TODAYOct 31 2023
Headline Roundup
Israel Bombs Refugee Camp in Gaza, Claims Hamas Leader Killed
Israeli forces bombed a refugee camp in Gaza on Tuesday as Israel’s incursion into the Hamas-controlled territory continues.
Details: The Hamas-run Interior Ministry stated that at least six airstrikes on the Jabaliya refugee camp near Gaza City killed over 50 people.
Key Quote: An IDF statement confirmed the strike: “A short while ago, IDF fighter jets, acting on ISA
Associated Press Reuters New York Post (News)May 18 2021
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Gaza Deaths Mount as Israel Says Hamas Leaders Are Its Target
Israel said Tuesday it was focusing on targeted killings of Hamas leaders in the Gaza Strip as it tries to quell the militant group’s operations there, defying growing calls for a cease-fire amid a rising civilian toll.
The Israeli military has launched hundreds of airstrikes in Gaza aiming at what it says are Hamas’s military infrastructure and personnel. It said it has killed senior
Wall Street Journal (News)Oct 10 2019
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Turkey’s Erdogan threatens to release millions of refugees into Europe over criticism of Syria offensive
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened Europe with a flood of refugees if the continent’s leaders call the Turkish invasion of Syria an “occupation” during a speech to local lawmakers Thursday.
“We will open the gates and send 3.6 million refugees your way,” Erdogan said, according to Reuters, while speaking to officials from his ruling AK Party.
A Turkish offensive
CNBCMay 14 2021
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Democratic divide over Israel on full display as Jewish state clashes with Hamas terrorists
Escalating violence between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas has cast a spotlight on deepening Democratic divisions over the Jewish state.
The party split played out in full view on social media this week after Hamas launched indiscriminate rocket attacks at Israel, which responded with airstrikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, reportedly killing some civilians. Israel is also dealing
Fox News (Online News)Sep 08 2014
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Destroying ISIS May Take Years, U.S. Officials Say
The Obama administration is preparing to carry out a campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria that may take three years to complete, requiring a sustained effort that could last until after President Obama has left office, according to senior administration officials.
The first phase, an air campaign with nearly 145 airstrikes in the past month, is already underway to
New York Times (News)Aug 11 2014
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Partisan divisions emerge over U.S. mission in Iraq
As the U.S. continues limited, targeted airstrikes for the third day in Iraq, political divisions around the scope of U.S. involvement are emerging in Washington. Top-ranking Democrats who appeared on political talk shows Sunday advocated for a limited mission and insisted that the Iraqi government must respond to the growing threat of the extreme militant group ISIS, which calls itself the
CNN (Online News)