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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Israel Launches Strikes on Syria, Deploys New Missile
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Israel Launches Strikes on Syria, Deploys New Missile

Monday 16 December 2024
Qatar, the UAE, Egypt, and Iraq, condemned Israel's actions. The Israeli regime’s increased aggression comes in the wake of Syria’s recent government collapse, with reports suggesting Israeli and Western support for anti-Damascus militants. Tel Aviv has announced plans to boost illeg ...
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
Qatar. The two countries have so far had an active role in Syria developments and Cairo can realize its interests through work with them. RT Arabic reported that Egypt FM held several contacts with various regional and international sides to coordinate stances and share views on Syria situation.&nbs ...
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Netanyahu’s Push for Longer War Can Kill More Prisoners
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Netanyahu’s Push for Longer War Can Kill More Prisoners

Sunday 29 December 2024 ،
Qatar, the Hamas-Israel ceasefire and prisoner swap deal talks have entered a sensitive stage. But despite the claims of progress, it seems that the Israelis as ever are setting up roadblocks ahead of the end of war. Hamas official Osama Hamdan on Friday said that we proposed an initiative that inc ...
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
Qatar, which has welcomed the developments in Syria, other important Persian Gulf monarchies such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia do not consider the increase of influence of Turkey and the Muslim Brotherhood in the Arab world to be to their advantage, and the remarks of the advisor to the president of ...
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Qassam Brigades Strike Five Israeli Battle Tanks in Northern Gaza
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Qassam Brigades Strike Five Israeli Battle Tanks in Northern Gaza

Saturday 4 January 2025 ،
Qatar, Egypt, and the United States mediating indirect talks between Israel and Hamas. However, Israel’s reluctance to agree to a long-term truce remains a significant obstacle, prolonging the nearly 15-month conflict that has devastated Gaza.
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
Qatar, known as Al-Udeid Air Base, built in 1996. Other countries where the US has military presence include Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Iraq. Despite a parliamentary bill calling for official US withdrawal from Iraq, Pentagon still holds about 2,500 forces in Iraq.  The ...
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IRGC calls Gaza Truce a ‘Devastating Defeat’ for Israel and a Major Victory for Palestinians
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IRGC calls Gaza Truce a ‘Devastating Defeat’ for Israel and a Major Victory for Palestinians

Thursday 16 January 2025 ،
Qatar and Egypt, is set to begin on Sunday and will last for 42 days. It involves a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and the facilitation of the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes. Additionally, the agreement wil ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Palestinian Resilience and Patience Compelled Israel to Retreat
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Palestinian Resilience and Patience Compelled Israel to Retreat

Thursday 16 January 2025 ،
Qatar and Egypt, was announced late Wednesday by Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The agreement, set to take effect Sunday, spans 42 days and is divided into three phases. The deal, which aims to end Israel's brutal onslaught in Gaza, includes a large-scale pri ...
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Outlook of Ansarullah-Israel Confrontation after Gaza Ceasefire
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Outlook of Ansarullah-Israel Confrontation after Gaza Ceasefire

Monday 20 January 2025 ،
Qatar and Egypt, the other guarantors of the ceasefire, have no power to stop the Israeli regime from continuing the conflict. In the past 15 months, Arab countries have only issued political statements in support of the people of Gaza, and Netanyahu practically does not care about the guarantees of ...
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Hamas Offers to Free Four Israeli Women for 200 Palestinian Prisoners
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Hamas Offers to Free Four Israeli Women for 200 Palestinian Prisoners

Wednesday 22 January 2025 ،
Qatar, a key mediator in the agreement, has called on the UN to adopt a resolution ensuring the ceasefire’s success and opposing actions that undermine a lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, including territorial annexation and violations of religious sanctities.

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures