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Iraq seeks Saudi, Syrian ties as it faces pressure to rein in Iran-backed militias - analysis

Iraq’s militias have threatened US forces and Israel in the past. They have kidnapped journalists and carried out hundreds of attacks on the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.

  • Iraq seeks to strengthen ties with Syria and Saudi Arabia amid militia pressure.
  • Iraq's new law aims to control militia arms by end of September.
  • Iraq's Prime Minister meets Saudi defense ministry, seeking resolution.

Settler violence rises, Israelis, foreigners question the cost of government inaction - editorial

When Israelis go to the polls in October, one of the primary questions they need to ask themselves is whether they want a government that will continue to allow extremism to run unfettered.

  • Settler violence against Palestinians escalates in Israel.
  • US Ambassador Mike Huckabee denounces extremist settlers' actions.
  • Serious incidents of nationalist crime by settlers increase 63% in 2026.

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