Syrian Druse Pilgrims Pay Rare Visit to Israel
As part of an effort to deepen its influence in southern Syria, Israel has been seeking stronger ties with the Druse religious minority that holds sway there.
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Israel to occupy Syrian southern territory for ‘unlimited time’, says minister
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Rondale Moore visiting the Vikings
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Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group
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Ignore the row: this Oscar-winning film offers a vision of a shared Palestine forged in solidarity | Kenan Malik
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Syrians mark anniversary of civil war by celebrating the ouster of Bashar Assad
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Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza
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A Syrian war monitor says the death toll rises to more than 600 in recent violence
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Marking 14 years since start of Syrian civil war
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Trump to make rare, in-person speech at Justice Department
President Trump will deliver a rare, in-person speech at the Department of Justice Friday afternoon where he's expected to discuss his vision for the agency. CBS News Department of Justice ...CBS News - 1d -
U.N. Accuses Israel of Targeting Reproductive Health Facilities in Gaza
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Ex-Falcons wide receiver visiting with Minnesota Vikings
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Texas pass rusher to visit Nebraska next month
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Report: Panthers gave Adam Thielen a pay raise
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Musk outlines DOGE work in rare TV interview
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
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Why Trump is visiting the Justice Department
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Four-star edge rusher to visit Georgia football
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Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says
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Israel and Lebanon Agree to Talks on Border, Long a Source of Tension
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UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.BBC News - 2d -
Trump rails against prosecutions, touts Jan. 6 hostages in visit to DOJ
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Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disease
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WATCH: Nashville Zoo welcomes rare clouded leopard cub
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US relies on rare foreign policy provision to try to deport Mahmoud Khalil
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