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A Wider War in the Middle East, From Hamas to Hezbollah and Now Iran
The main questions now are how much the conflict will escalate and whether the United States will get more directly involved in the defense of Israel. | Date: |
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Most Americans say Israel-Hamas war will lead to wider war: Survey
Most Americans said the Israel-Hamas war will lead to wider conflict in the region involving other countries, according to a survey released on Friday. Around 63 percent of Americans said the ...14 hours ago - Israel -
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A year of war in the Middle East
Hamas attack on Israel was horrific, but the response has inflamed the regionYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Is the Middle East on the brink of an ‘oil war’?
Israel is considering attacks on Iranian energy sites, for which Iran might then retaliate, affecting global suppliesYesterday -
Business - The New York Times
The Cost of a New War in the Middle East
An escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran could cause oil prices to spike and send a chill through the global economy.16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Beirut strikes reportedly target Nasrallah successor; 18 killed in Israeli strike on West Bank, officials say
Target in Lebanese capital thought to be Hashem Safieddine, say Israeli media reports; Palestinian media say death toll largest in single West Bank attack in 24 years . Lebanon’s ambassador to the ...2 days ago - Israel -
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Iran’s Ali Khamenei vows Hezbollah and Hamas will not back down
In rare public address, supreme leader defends missile attack on Israel and makes appeal for Muslim unity. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vowed that Hezbollah in Lebanon and ...Yesterday - Iran -
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Bets oil will hit $100 a barrel surge on fears of wider Middle Eastern war
Options traders have made record bets that will pay off if Middle East tensions push oil toward $100 a barrel.19 hours ago -
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Middle East latest: Two Hamas officials killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Hamas official Saeed Atallah Ali has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in Lebanon5 hours ago - Israel -
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The week that pushed the Middle East closer to all-out war
There have been many moments of extreme danger over the past year. This is the worst.Yesterday
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A Menace to Motorists, but the ‘Noble’ Moose Is Adopted by Newfoundland
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As Israel Attacks, Many Lebanese Feel Dragged Into War
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Israel Targets Hezbollah as Khamenei, Iran’s Leader, Warns of Retaliation
Israel is drastically widening its fight against the Lebanese militant group that is backed by Iran, whose supreme leader said that “any strike on the Zionist regime is a service to humanity.”20 hours ago - Israel -
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French Judge in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Trial Allows Video Evidence to Be Shown in Court
Gisèle Pelicot fought for the graphic videos made by her husband to be shown publicly in court, insisting they were essential evidence in a rape case against him and 50 other men.15 hours ago - France