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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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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
withdrawal, Russian forces took control of the facility and remained there until al-Assad was overthrown. It is not yet clear whether the new equipment and facilities sent by the US military have been sent to Kobani to rebuild the base. However, various reasons and motivations for increasing Washin ...
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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 ،
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 will allow for the travel of wounded individuals for treatment. The IRGC commended Hamas for su ...
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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 ،
withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The Israeli offensive in Gaza, launched on October 7, 2023, followed a historic operation by Hamas-led resistance groups in retaliation for Israel's ongoing atrocities against Palestinians. Since the onset of the conflict, the Israeli regime has killed at ...
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Israeli Media Disclose Details of Prisoner Exchange: Phase One Set for Sunday at 4 PM
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Israeli Media Disclose Details of Prisoner Exchange: Phase One Set for Sunday at 4 PM

Friday 17 January 2025 ،
withdrawal from the Philadelphi Axis and the establishment of a security zone between Gaza and Israeli settlements. Mediation resolved disputes over detainee lists, ensuring the deal's progression. The agreement has sparked criticism in Israeli media over discrepancies between Netanyahu’s ...
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UN Calls on Israel to Immediately Withdraw from Lebanese Territory
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UN Calls on Israel to Immediately Withdraw from Lebanese Territory

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
withdrawal. Lacroix welcomed a reported sequenced withdrawal plan for Israeli troops and the corresponding deployment of Lebanese forces but expressed concern over ongoing Israeli activities, including demolitions, airstrikes, and violations of Lebanese airspace. Lacroix highlighted the challenges ...
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Resistance Camp’s New Struggle Scenarios Post-Gaza War
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Resistance Camp’s New Struggle Scenarios Post-Gaza War

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, particularly the Netzarim and Philadelphi corridors, and the third and final phase will involve the “reconstruction of Gaza,” which could take anywhere from three to five years and will also include the return of the bodies of hostages killed durin ...
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Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Resigns From Netanyahu’s Coalition Over Gaza Ceasefire
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Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Resigns From Netanyahu’s Coalition Over Gaza Ceasefire

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
withdrawal from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, citing opposition to the recently approved ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The party criticized the deal as a capitulation and a betrayal of Israel's purported military achievements in the ongoing conflict. Despite their depart ...
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Biden’s Middle East Policy Called a ‘Disaster’ by Ex-UK Ambassador to Syria
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Biden’s Middle East Policy Called a ‘Disaster’ by Ex-UK Ambassador to Syria

Monday 20 January 2025 ،
withdrawal from Afghanistan as his only sensible policy, though it was heavily criticized by Washington's military establishment. Regarding Donald Trump, Ford suggested that while Trump’s future Middle East policies could reflect Biden's mistakes, he might still deliver unexpected resu ...
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Iran Calls for Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza
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Iran Calls for Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Palestinian territory. In his address to the UN Security Council, Saeed Iravani, Iran’s ambassador to the UN, commended the Palestinian people and their supporters for achieving the Gaza ceasefire agreement, describing it as a testament to their resilienc ...
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges
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Barzani’s Initiative for Future of Syrian Kurds: Aims and Challenges

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
withdrawal from the Iranian borders. So, Barzani can implement the same plan in northern Syria and force Ankara to stop operations against the Kurds by expelling the PKK. On the other hand, Barzani hopes that with the help of the administration of US President Donald Trump, he can force Turkey to r ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures