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Local Syrian reports identifying the two operatives eliminated by the IDF on June 28 in the Hader area of Quneitra Governorate, southern Syria, most likely
At the beginning of July, Syria’s Higher Committee for Elections announced the names of the 70 members of parliament appointed directly by President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Executive Summary The past thirty days (late May through late June 2026) have marked significant developments in the Iranian arena, ranging from the signing of
Executive Summary The months of May-June 2026 were marked by a significant acceleration across all axes of Turkish activity – military, economic, support for terrorism,
Between June 26–27, Hezbollah led Ashura commemorations across Lebanon, marking the tenth day of the month of Muharram, the day on which Shiites commemorate the
While the ceasefire is publicly perceived as a measure to reduce tensions, Lebanese reports published in recent days indicate that Hezbollah is using this period
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