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At least 35 rockets fired from Gaza into Israel after Jerusalem clashes
Rocket fire from Gaza into Israel followed violent clashes in Jerusalem involving far-right Jewish groups and Palestinians. Israel responded with strikes on Hamas-operated targets in the Strip.
Israeli Air Force warplanes launch airstrikes against Syria after a S-200 missile landed away from the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center in Southern Israel.
Israeli Air Force warplanes launch airstrikes against Syria after a S-200 missile landed away from the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center in Southern Israel. The IDF says the missile was launched from southern Syria. Residents in both central Israel and the West Bank report loud explosions.
Israeli Air Force jets and helicopters strike Hamas-linked targets in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for earlier rocket fire targeting southern Israel.
Israeli Air Force jets and helicopters strike Hamas-linked targets in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for earlier rocket fire targeting southern Israel. The IDF says that an armaments production facility and a tunnel used to smuggle weapons were hit.
U.S. to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by 11 September
President Joe Biden announces the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan by 11 September, citing the need to end a prolonged military presence.
Afghan Army Special Operations Division reportedly says that 110 Taliban members have been killed in the last 24 hours in Afghanistan
The Afghan Army Special Operations Division reportedly says that 110 Taliban members have been killed in the last 24 hours in Afghanistan.
EU initiates infringement procedure over UK's Northern Ireland Protocol extension
The European Union has formally notified the United Kingdom of its intent to begin an infringement procedure regarding the UK's unilateral extension of a grace period under the Northern Ireland Protocol beyond April 1.
Fiji urges Micronesia to reconsider Pacific forum departure
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama calls on Micronesia and other Pacific leaders to reverse their decision to leave the Pacific Islands Forum, citing shared interests and climate change cooperation.