The United States on Monday announced it was revoking its designation as a "foreign terrorist organization" of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group once linked to Al-Qaeda that toppled Syria's government in December."In consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I hereby revoke the designation of al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (and other aliases) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a memo.
Source: Al Monitor
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Haredi parties ramp up pressure after Edelstein IDF draft bill delayed
The boycott marked an uptick in the haredi parties’ pressure campaign, as they had previously refrained from boycotting the plenum on Monday.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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US must pressure Iran against rebuilding ballistic missile arsenal, Israel Katz says
Israeli military and intelligence resources must be even more concerned with the ballistic missile program than its nuclear program, the defense minister said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Freedom Flotilla Coalition prepares to sail second ship 'Handala' to Gaza
The coalition’s ‘Madleen’ ship made headlines in June when it attempted to sail to Gaza, with climate activist Greta Thunberg aboard.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Pro-Palestine protesters gather outside White House to protest Trump-Netanyahu meeting
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside the White House ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s meeting with President Trump, condemning US-Israel ties and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Katz: Continuing war in uncontrolled Gaza territory would unnecessarily endanger hostages
This contradicts statements from other ministers who called for a complete victory over Gaza and against a partial deal.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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UAE deal with Eurasian Economic Union will slash tariffs as bilateral trade soars over 50%
UAE looks to build trade relations with Eurasian Economic Union
Source: Arabian Business
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Sheikh Hamdan appoints new Dubai Land Department CEOs to lead real estate growth
Sheikh Hamdan strengthens Dubai real estate sector with key Land Department appointments
Source: Arabian Business
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As wildfires ravage Latakia, Syria seeks EU support: What to know
Syria has been combating massive wildfires in coastal Latakia province for six days.
Source: Al Monitor
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Middle East construction: Saudi Arabia’s building boom faces rising costs and labour crunch
Saudi Arabia’s construction boom is leading to rising costs in a building sector driving economic growth in the Kingdom
Source: Arabian Business
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