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IDF forces took over 95% of Quneitra – report

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Syrian Druze leader calls for constitutional foundations

Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of the Druze in the Sweida province in southern Syria, called for constitutional foundations including a separation of powers in a video statement.

He said Syria should have a regime that unites the will of the entire people, and leveled criticism at Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

Representative of hostage families addresses UN for 1st time

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IDF says settler activists crossed into Lebanon before being expelled

IDF chief to soldiers in Rafah: 'We are dismantling Hamas... to ensure the return of the 100 hostages'

"We are dismantling Hamas and targeting its infrastructure and forces so that there will never be another October 7th," IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi told soldiers in Rafah. "We are exerting pressure on Hamas daily, driving it into greater distress, to ensure the return of the 100 hostages—hopefully alive—and for those who are not, to provide them a proper burial in Israel. Our goal is also to return Israeli residents to their homes.

"I tell you this: the Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip are coming back to life.

Residents are returning, and as they do, our responsibility grows even greater—not less. It is our duty to provide a much stronger security framework so they can feel safe and secure here.

"You are contributing to the fight against Hamas, the return of the hostages, and the revival of these communities. Knowing this gives me the boundless strength to keep going, and I believe this is a shared mission for every soldier in the IDF—both active and reserve. Keep doing your incredible work. Thank you."

US demands Iraq dismantles Iran-backed militias, or else

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Sa'ar calls Irish president 'antisemitic liar' after pulling Dublin embassy

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