Iraq urges Arab support for Palestine at Riyadh summit amid Gaza, Lebanon crises

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday to participate in the Second Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, focused on addressing the ongoing crises in Gaza and Lebanon.

Nov. 11, 2024

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Sudani congratulates Trump, expresses desire for stronger ties

Iraqi PM Sudani held a phone call with US President-elect Trump, during which they expressed desire to strengthen bilateral ties beyond security concerns

Nov. 09, 2024

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Hezbollah’s new leader pledges continued resistance, support for Gaza in first address

In his first televised address as Hezbollah’s new secretary-general, Sheikh Naim Qassem committed to continuing the group’s resistance against Israel and reaffirmed support for Gaza.

Oct. 30, 2024

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Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims fresh drone attacks on Israel, defying government

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed they targeted “an important target” in Israel’s southernmost coastal city of Eilat “using drones" in the early hours of Friday

Oct. 25, 2024

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‘The decision of war and peace’ with Israel is vested in Iraqi government’s hands: PM Sudani

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani’s remarks came during a meeting with tribal leaders from Wasit province, eastern Iraq, a day after an official from the Iran-backed Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba said the final decision to enter war with Israel using Iraq’s soil was vested in their hands, not the Iraqi government

Oct. 24, 2024

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German foreign minister warns humanitarian situation in Lebanon ‘becoming more desperate’

"Hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing with their last belongings, children are being separated from their parents, hospitals are working at the limit of their capacity,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said.

Oct. 23, 2024

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Israel says killed Hamas politburo chief in Gaza strike

Sinwar’s death could open the door for new possibilities regarding a ceasefire, as he was reportedly in charge of Hamas’ negotiations over the release of the Israeli hostages.

Oct. 17, 2024

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Washington says ‘opposed to’ Israel’s bombing campaign in Beirut

The US State Department said that Washington has expressed its opposition to the nature and scope of the recent Israeli bombing campaign in Beirut, calling for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and a ceasefire in Gaza

Oct. 16, 2024

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Iraqi govt urges international community to step up efforts to end ‘Zionist aggressions’ in Lebanon and Gaza

The Iraqi government on Tuesday renewed its call on the international community to ramp up their efforts in bringing the “Zionist aggressions” in the region to an end

Oct. 08, 2024

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