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DHS to Ramp Up Security Assistance in Qatar for World Cup
The event is slated to start in November, but security prep is underway.
Israel to Examine Bullet That Killed Abu Akleh, With Americans Present, Says IDF
Army spokesperson appears to dismiss Palestinian claims US experts would examine the shell that killed Al Jazeera correspondent; PA transferred bullet to US on Saturday.
Progressive Democrats Press Biden on Israeli E1 Settlement Plans Ahead of Trip
29 lawmakers urge administration to make clear that project cutting off Palestinian neighborhoods in East Jerusalem from Ramallah and Bethlehem is a ‘red line’.
IDF Intercepts Three Hezbollah Drones Approaching Israel’s Karish Gas Rig
The drones, which were launched from Lebanon, were shot down over the Mediterranean Sea.
Syria Says Israeli Jets Conduct Rare Daytime Airstrike on Southern Coast
Two civilians hurt after missiles strike in al-Hamidiyah near Lebanon border, state broadcaster says.
Amazon Restricts LGBT Product Sales in UAE After Government Pressure: Report
Amazon has restricted items and search results involving LGBT products and issues on its website within the United Arab Emirates.…
Biden Will Not Directly Ask Saudis to Increase Oil Production During Visit
“That's not the purpose of the trip,” Biden said.
Iran May Face New E.U. Sanctions if Nuclear Deal Collapses, U.K. Minister Says
If the Iranian regime doesn’t agree to a nuclear deal soon, the UK will consider “all options” with…
Taliban and U.S. Officials to Meet Amid Quake Relief Efforts
A powerful earthquake struck a rugged, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, flattening stone and mud-brick homes in the country's deadliest quake in two decades, the state-run news agency reported.
Ben & Jerry’s Denounces Unilever’s Move to Stay in Israel
Late Wednesday night, Ben & Jerry's tweeted their dissatisfaction with Unilever's announcement that they would continue selling ice cream throughout…