Iraq launches ‘Imposing Sovereignty’ operation in western desert after Israeli base reports

In a Monday statement, Iraq’s Joint Operations Command stated that there is an “exaggeration in statements made without knowledge of the facts,” affirming that “there are no unauthorized forces or bases currently present on Iraqi soil.”

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Iraq denies presence of foreign bases

In a statement, the Joint Operations Command stated that there is an “exaggeration in statements made without knowledge of the facts,” affirming that “there are no unauthorized forces or bases currently present on Iraqi soil.”

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Iran says Iraqis alone should decide future government, warns over alleged Israeli activity

Iran’s foreign ministry said Monday that Iraqis alone have the right to choose their political system and leaders, criticizing US pressure on Baghdad while warning Tehran takes seriously reports of alleged Israeli military activity inside Iraq during the war with Iran.

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Iraq parliament to host security authorities over alleged Israeli base

Iraq’s parliamentary security and defense committee said it will host senior security officials to discuss reports of alleged foreign military activity near the border areas between Karbala and Anbar, following reports claiming Israel had set up a military base in the country.

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Reports of Israeli military base in Iraq a ‘security scandal’: Senior Badr official

“We did not find during the search operations in April and May any presence of this force or other unauthorized forces,” said Lieutenant General Saad Maan, head of Iraq's Security Media Cell.

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Over half of Lebanon's population dependent on humanitarian aid, says EU official

"For a ceasefire to lead to peace, courage is needed – political courage to address the root causes of this conflict," said EU crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib.

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Gaza aid flotilla disembarks in Greece after Israeli interception

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defined the interception of the humanitarian fleet a "total success," describing participants as "Hamas supporters."

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Gaza aid flotilla says vessels intercepted by Israeli forces near Greece

The official Flotilla Instagram account issued an update saying that the boarding crew pointed "lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons" at occupants and ordered them to get on their hands and knees.

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Lebanese president says complete halt of Israeli strikes needed before negotiations

"If Israel believes it can achieve security through violations and the destruction of border villages, it is mistaken," said Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. "It has tried this before, and it yielded no results."

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