Proche et Moyen-Orient

Israel’s October 7 Intelligence Failure: Did Netanyahu Ignore Warnings from UAE and Egypt?

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An explosive new investigative report published by the daily newspaper Haaretz details unconfirmed warnings delivered to Israeli leadership regarding the October 7 attacks, upending political debates ahead of upcoming legislative elections. According to the reporting, based on an upcoming book titled Hostages: 843 Days of Abandonment by journalists Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval, foreign leaders—including … Read more

UK, France, and Canada Ban Trade with Israeli Settlements in West Bank

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The United Kingdom has escalated its diplomatic and economic pressure against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, triggering immediate retaliatory measures from Tel Aviv. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced via social media that the U.K. will prohibit all trade exchanges with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing growing concerns over regional stability … Read more

How Syria Is Using the Strait of Hormuz Crisis to Become a Middle East Energy Hub

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The total blockage of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, has created an unexpected transit opportunity for Syria, according to recent international reporting. As the critical global trade artery remains severely disrupted, Damascus is positioning itself as a vital energy corridor connecting … Read more

Russia and Iran Launch Secret Program to Develop Supersonic Missiles Targeting US Navy

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Russia has provided Iran with advanced military technology through a secret, multi-year program designated as “C430L,” according to reporting by the Financial Times. The cooperative project, which reportedly began in 2023, aims to equip Iran with capabilities to develop missiles capable of flying at multiple times the speed of sound. According to former CIA military … Read more

Israel Backs Armed Palestinian Militias in Gaza, Haaretz Investigation Reveals

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An investigative report published on August 27 by the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz reveals a developing network of armed Palestinian militias operating inside the Gaza Strip with the backing of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency. According to the investigation—which drew on satellite imagery, social media footage, United Nations documentation, … Read more

How Trump’s War on Iran is Draining the US Navy Budget

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Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran has driven the United States Navy into a severe financial crisis, forcing the service to transfer funds from payroll accounts and defer non-emergency maintenance on shore facilities to cover mounting combat costs, according to official documents and defense reports. The conflict, which began on February 28, immediately strained military … Read more

US Missile Stocks Plummet as Iran’s Attrition Tactics Strain US Defenses

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Following a military campaign of roughly forty days, the United States suspended major combat operations against Iran to pursue diplomatic avenues, according to official statements and reports from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Operation Epic Fury and the High Cost of Air Defense Launched in February, the military campaign designated as Operation … Read more

Beirut Port Explosion: Lebanon Marks Anniversary as Pressure Mounts for Long-Awaited Justice

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Six years after a catastrophic explosion devastated the Port of Beirut, Lebanon marked a solemn anniversary on Tuesday, August 4, as families of victims and state officials renewed demands for accountability and judicial progress. The August 4, 2020 disaster killed more than 235 people, injured over 6,500 others, and leveled vast neighborhoods of the Lebanese … Read more

Iran Prepares Massive Funerals for Ayatollah Khamenei as a Show of Regime Resilience

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Iran will begin a six-day series of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, July 4, in Tehran, according to state reports. The events follow the death of the religious leader in late February during an Israeli-American strike. Officials expect up to 20 million people to gather in the capital for the … Read more

US-Iran Talks in Switzerland with Qatari and Pakistani Mediation Seek 60-Day Peace Agreement

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The U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, is set to visit the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain from June 23 to June 25, according to a statement from his office. The trip, which will focus on discussions surrounding the U.S.-Iran agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, comes amid broader regional tensions and diplomatic efforts … Read more