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A Syrian Village and the Long Road to the White House
ByRoger Cohen November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

In 2019, President Trump sent U.S. commandos to a small village in Syria to kill the leader of Islamic State. On Monday, Syria’s president, a former associate of that leader, will take another step to strengthen his alliance with the White House.

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Iraqis Are Voting for a New Parliament. Here’s What to Know.
ByErika Solomon and Falih Hassan November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Iraq is caught in a power struggle between Washington and Tehran, with the Trump administration insisting that the next government disarm powerful Iran-backed militias.

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Syria’s President Meets Trump at White House for First Time
ByChristina Goldbaum November 10, 2025November 11, 2025

The visit by President Ahmed al-Shara is another step in the transformation of the former rebel leader once wanted by the United States as a terrorist.

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Hamas Hands Over Body of Hadar Goldin, Israeli Soldier Held Since 2014
ByAaron Boxerman November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Hamas returned to Israel the remains of Lt. Hadar Goldin, who was killed in a 2014 war in Gaza.

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As Aquifers Dry Up, Tehran Rations Water and Calls for Rain Prayers
BySanam Mahoozi and Erika Solomon November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

Facing Iran’s worst drought in 60 years, the country’s president warned that the capital might need to be evacuated, and some locals promoted cloud-theft conspiracy theories.

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Scores of Palestinian Militants Still in Israeli-Controlled Parts of Gaza, Officials Say
ByAdam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman and Natan Odenheimer November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

At least some of the fighters are believed to be in the enclave’s vast tunnel network, marooned behind the “yellow line” that Israeli forces withdrew to as part of the cease-fire.

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Defense Lawyers Demand Dismissal of Abuse Case Against Israeli Soldiers
ByIsabel Kershner November 2, 2025November 3, 2025

The chief legal officer of Israel’s military resigned after authorizing the leak of a video in the case involving grave abuse of a Palestinian detainee. That further politicized a fraught case.

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Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Stage ‘March of the Million’ Against Military Draft
ByIsabel Kershner October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Hundreds of thousands took to the streets of Jerusalem on Thursday to protest against efforts to end an exemption from military service for Israel’s Haredi religious students.

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say
ByLiam Stack October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

After what appeared to be the deadliest day since a truce deal was agreed on this month, Israel said the cease-fire had resumed.

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Netanyahu Orders Strikes in Gaza, as Israel Says Hamas Violated Cease-Fire
ByLiam Stack October 28, 2025October 29, 2025

The office of the Israeli prime minister said Tuesday evening that he had ordered “forceful strikes,” accusing Hamas of firing on Israeli troops and failing to return hostages’ bodies.

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