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Protests rock Egypt after Morsi seizes new powers
Demonstrators storm Brotherhood HQ in Alexandria, pelt Port Said office
with stones, and call for Egyptian president's ouster in Cairo.
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Gaza confrontation showcases new Sunni bloc
Operation Pillar of Defense and the means by which it was concluded have
showcased the arrival of a new player in Middle East strategy and
diplomacy.
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'Over 40,000 killed since start of Syria conflict'
More than 40,000 people have been killed in 20 months of conflict
between Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces and those fighting for
his overthrow.
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Egypt Brotherhood leader blasts peace with Israel
The top leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood denounced peace efforts
with Israel and urged holy war to liberate Palestinian territories.
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Anti-Israel Protesters Target Synagogue in Venezuela
Leaders of the Jewish community in Venezuela said about 50 anti-Israel
protesters gathered outside the country's largest synagogue.
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Iran courts closer ties with Jordan, Egypt
Iran made very public overtures to both Jordan and Egypt this week in
what can be seen as its ongoing attempts to extend its influence in the
region.
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Iran: Israeli Ceasefire a Sign of Weakness
Despite Gaza's main terrorist groups losing huge numbers of weapons and
launch sites in Israel's Operation Pillar of Defense, Iran and Hamas
have been spinning the week-long battle as a victory for their side.
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IDF chief of staff: As the dust settles, Hamas will realize the price it has paid
IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz said that all the objectives
laid out ahead of Operation Pillar of Defense were met successfully
during the eight days of fighting.
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EU diplomats aim for Iran nuclear talks next month
The world's top military powers and Iran aim to restart talks on nuclear proliferation in December or January.
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High Alert in Judea, Samaria
The IDF is on alert in Judea, Samaria (Shomron) and Jerusalem on Friday over threats of further terrorist attacks.