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Israel elections chief says inquiry into irregularities will not undermine result

The head of Israel's Central Elections Committee said on Sunday that an ongoing investigation into alleged foreign funding in the country's recent vote would not call into question its result, noting that so far "suspicions remain suspicions". The Shin Bet security agency launched the inquiry last week, at the elections chief's request, to determine whether the Arab Israeli party Raam received…

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Jordan and Syria tout close ties, but border smuggling and strikes tell another story – analysis

A church attack in Karak, a Jordanian strike in southern Syria and a foiled 2 million-pill smuggling run have raised tensions in a region that also borders Israel’s Golan.

  • Jordan and Syria maintain close ties, but border smuggling persists.
  • Jordan intercepted two million pills recently, a longstanding concern.
  • Syria's Foreign Minister reaffirmed strategic relations, but challenges remain.

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