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Gaza government calls on national committee to ‘urgently’ enter enclave

Gaza government calls on national committee to ‘urgently’ enter enclave

Media office says institutions are ready to transfer powers and cooperate fully to ensure uninterrupted services

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Last year 5 assassination attempts on Syrian president, 2 Cabinet ministers were foiled: UN
12.02.2026

Last year 5 assassination attempts on Syrian president, 2 Cabinet ministers were foiled: UN

UN secretary-general’s 22nd report warns that ISIS remains active in Syria despite counterterrorism efforts

Israeli forces stage new raid into Syria’s Quneitra countryside
12.02.2026

Israeli forces stage new raid into Syria’s Quneitra countryside

Troops set up temporary checkpoint, and search civilians before withdrawing, SANA news agency says

Israeli fire kills Palestinian, wounds 7 others in Gaza despite ongoing ceasefire
12.02.2026

Israeli fire kills Palestinian, wounds 7 others in Gaza despite ongoing ceasefire

At least 591 Palestinians killed, over 1,578 others injured in Israeli attacks since ceasefire, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry

Israel completes upgraded tests of David’s Sling air defense system
12.02.2026

Israel completes upgraded tests of David’s Sling air defense system

Tests simulated complex scenarios and emerging threats, says Israeli Defense Ministry

Syrian government takes control of strategic al-Tanf base vacated by US
12.02.2026

Syrian government takes control of strategic al-Tanf base vacated by US

US forces relocate to Jordan’s Tower 22 facility after nearly a decade at border base used to monitor Iran-backed groups and ISIS activity