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SITUATION REPORTS
Israel, Syria: Israel Strikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace in Damascus
May 2, 2025 | 18:46 GMT
U.S., Jordan: Washington Unfreezes Some Aid to Jordan
May 1, 2025 | 16:09 GMT
U.K., Yemen: U.K. Conducts First Airstrike on Houthis Under New Government
Apr 30, 2025 | 17:49 GMT
Syria: Druze and Sunnis Clash Near Damascus, Killing 13
Apr 29, 2025 | 15:48 GMT
Iran: Government Refrains From Blaming Israel for Massive Port Explosion
Apr 28, 2025 | 19:00 GMT
Syria: Kurds Call for Decentralized State, Damascus Rejects It
Apr 28, 2025 | 16:53 GMT
Palestinian Territories: Palestinian Authority Appoints Fatah Insider as Abbas' Nominal Successor
Apr 28, 2025 | 15:19 GMT
U.S., Saudi Arabia: U.S. Set To Offer Saudi Arabia $100B Arms Package
Apr 25, 2025 | 19:11 GMT

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