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Israeli Officer Investigated for Throwing Stun Grenade into Car in West Bank Raid

Israeli police investigate an officer who threw a stun grenade into a car during a West Bank raid. The incident, captured on CCTV, has raised concerns amid ongoing violence in the region.

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Qatar Holds Iran Legally Accountable for Attacks on Three Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Qatar holds Iran legally responsible after three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were attacked near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran blames the US and insists on managing the strait's reopening and imposing fees for safe passage.

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Massive Crowds Mourn Late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran

Tehran's streets are filled with crowds mourning Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in February amid the US-Israel war, as funeral processions pass through Enghelab Square.

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UK Charity Funds School at Center of Controversial Hebron Settlement Expansion

Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron, a UK charity, funded a school central to illegal Israeli settlement expansion in Hebron, raising concerns over peace and legality amid allegations of apartheid.

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Millions Attend Funeral Procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Millions gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, marking a significant moment following months of unrest and reflecting national unity amid regional tensions.

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Macron Safe After Explosions in Damascus During Syrian Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is safe after explosions in central Damascus during his visit to Syria. Several people were wounded, and the visit continues as planned ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey.

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Elbit Systems: Israeli Command System Identified 850,000 Targets in Gaza and Lebanon Wars

Elbit Systems revealed that Israel's Tzayad digital army programme identified 850,000 real-time targets during Gaza and Lebanon wars, raising concerns about civilian impact and AI's role in rapid military operations.

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Gaza Doctor Severely Injured in Israeli Detention, Lawyer Warns of Life Threat

Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya suffers severe injuries in Israeli detention, faces life-threatening conditions after 18 months without trial. Meanwhile, a Palestinian infant died following checkpoint delays to medical care, highlighting broader healthcare restrictions in occupied Palestine.

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Massive Crowds Gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral Procession

Massive crowds gathered in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession following his death in an Israeli air strike, as Iran mourns and regional tensions continue.

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Mass Funeral for Iran’s Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Underway Amid Regional Tensions

Millions gather in Tehran for a six-day funeral procession honoring Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, amid ongoing regional conflict and calls for retaliation.

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Tehran Hosts Funeral for Former Supreme Leader Amid Political and Emotional Tensions

Massive crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral of former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US-Israeli strikes. His successor son was absent; ceremonies will last six days across Iran and Iraq before burial in Mashhad.

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Calls for Trump’s Killing Amid Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Mass funeral ceremonies for assassinated Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei feature calls for revenge against Trump amid large public mourning and political displays in Tehran.

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