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Kremlin says Russia is doing all it can to try to de-escalate Middle East...

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments when asked about the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia...

Hamas open for deal with Israel, Politburo member says — report

It is possible if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "vows to fulfill what has already been negotiated," the statement reads TEL AVIV - A high-ranking Hamas representative said...

Lebanon says at least 21 killed in Israeli strikes Sunday in south

Israel’s deadly drone attack at Burj Al-Shemali struck near a school run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees At least 1,620 people have been killed in...

Paris conference aims to rally military and humanitarian support for Lebanon

Paris also seeks to help restore Lebanon’s sovereignty and strengthen its institutions There have been recent tensions between the French and Israeli leaders

Senior Hamas official arrives in Russia, RIA reports

MOSCOW - A senior member of Hamas, the militant Palestinian group that controls Gaza, Mousa Abu Marzouk has arrived in Moscow on a planned visit, Russian state-run news agency RIA Novosti...

Wealthy Israelis offer rewards for release of Gaza hostages

Rewards reach up to $100,000 in cash or bitcoin JERUSALEM - Frustrated with the dwindling prospect of reaching a ceasefire deal in the year-long Gaza...

Iran says neighbors won’t allow use of their ‘soil or airspace’ for attack

Iran’s main envoy makes announcement as Israel weighs a potential retaliatory strike for Tehran’s October 1 missile attack KUWAIT CITY - Iran’s neighbors have promised...

US says THAAD anti-missile system is ‘in place’ in Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declined to say whether it was operational THAAD’s deployment, along with about 100 US soldiers, was meant to help defend Israel

Iran’s supreme leader says Hamas leader’s death will not halt ‘Axis of Resistance’

‘His loss is undoubtedly painful for the Axis of Resistance, but this front did not cease advancing with the martyrdom of prominent figures’ Iran’s Supreme...

Iran Guards chief warns will hit Israel ‘painfully’ if attacks Iranian targets

‘If you make a mistake and attack our targets, whether in the region or in Iran, we will strike you again painfully’ TEHRAN - ...