Israel

Expanding role
Pakistan eyes strategic pivot in Middle East amid domestic pressures
Shafique Ur Rehman
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Supporters of Yemen’s Houthi movement watch a speech by the movements leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi displayed on a big screen, during a rally in Sana’a, July 6, 2025.
Houthis warn Israeli presence in Somaliland would be ‘military target’
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference at the Citadel of David Hotel, in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025.
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland sparks widespread outrage
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People inspect a damaged site after Israel’s military said it struck targets in two southern Lebanese towns, December 4, 2025.
Israel cites Quds Force threat in fresh strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon
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Ceasefire hanging by a thread
Israel signals retaliation as Gaza ceasefire frays
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Pope Leo XIV gestures after delivering the traditional Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi speech to the city and the world from the main balcony of St. Peters Basilica at the Vatican, December 25, 2025.
Pope decries Gaza suffering in unusually direct Christmas appeal
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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas holds a news conference at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, December 10, 2025.
Abbas defends reform drive amid donor pressure, street anger
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Deputy United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus speaks to members of the UN Security Council in New York City, September 18, 2025.
Security Council sees sharp exchanges between US, Iran on nuclear deal
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An expertise that extended beyond drones
Tunis court hands life sentences over killing of Hamas drone engineer
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A sign for Or Meir, an Israeli settler outpost near the Palestinian village of Deir Dibwan, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
From outposts to settlements, Israel tightens grip on West Bank
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Lebanese army members man a checkpoint in Marjayoun, near the border with Israel, in southern Lebanon.
Lebanon rejects Israeli claims linking army officer to Hezbollah
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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns speaks during a news conference with Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley, and Stephen Bendle, the convener of the Australian Gun Safety Alliance (AGSA), at the NSW Parliament, in Sydney, December 22, 2025.
Bondi attack spurs tough new gun, anti-terror laws in Australia
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An Israeli soldier holds a drink as he stands on rubble in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, December 8, 2025.
Israel signals permanent military presence in Gaza
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Leading challenger
Bennett revives Qatargate scandal in attack on Netanyahu leadership
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Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran.
Netanyahu to take Iran, Gaza and Hezbollah to Trump talks
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Women take a selfie at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, November 12, 2025.
Iran tests missiles amid concerns over programme expansion
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