Gaza Rafah crossing signals hope for Gaza Egypt ties
The Rafah terminal on the Gaza Egypt border showcases a $1.4 million facility aimed at easing travel and goods flow to Egypt. Ismail Haniyeh urged open borders while Egypt weighs security and regional stability amid Hamas ties and U S pressure.
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Hezbollah Keeps Gaza Stance Narrow Amid Conflicts
Hezbollah remains on the sidelines in Gaza with cautious rhetoric. It offers quiet support to Palestinians but avoids a military option to prevent regional backlash and damage to its Syrian-rebel image. Analysts warn any move could worsen Lebanon’s tensions and Arab street perceptions.
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Rebels seize base and supply cache near Aleppo in Syria
Rebels overran the 46th Regiment base west of Aleppo after a two month siege and seized tanks, armored vehicles, trucks of munitions, mortars and rockets. The haul, loaded onto several trucks, boosts rebel capability while signaling increased organization in the fight against Assad's forces.
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Britain may exit EU as euro crisis reshapes bloc
As the eurozone crisis deepens Britain faces pressure to drift toward leaving the European Union. A 2015 referendum debate heats up amid talks of EU reforms and a possible European government, with Britain resisting deeper integration and pursuing opt outs on crime and justice.
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