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UN Calls on Israel to Stop New Settlement Construction in West Bank

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged Israel to "halt and reverse" its decision last week to build 800 new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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Israelis Raced in Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, Says Team Manager

Israeli drivers participated in the latest Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, a country with which the Jewish state has no formal diplomatic ties but hopes to normalize relations, their manager said Monday.

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Egypt, UAE Resume First Qatar Flights since 2017

The first direct flights since 2017 between Qatar and its former rivals Egypt and the UAE took to the skies on Monday, following the end of a regional crisis.

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Tunisia Arrests over 600, Deploys Troops after Riots

More than 600 people have been arrested and troops have been deployed after a third consecutive night of riots in several Tunisian cities, officials said Monday.

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Yemen Clashes near Hodeida Kill 150 in a Week

Some 150 Yemeni pro-government soldiers and Huthi rebels have been killed in a week of fighting south of the strategic port city of Hodeida, military sources said Monday.

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Emirates Airline Vaccinates Staff against Covid-19

Dubai-based airline Emirates on Monday launched a coronavirus vaccination programme for its staff based in the UAE, seeking to bolster the tourism sector.

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Israeli Warplanes Hit Gaza after Rocket Fire

Israel's military said Monday its fighter planes struck Hamas facilities in the Gaza Strip after Palestinians fired rockets at the Jewish state.

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Australian Father and Son Released from Qatar Detention

An Australian father and son have been released after almost six months in detention on unknown charges in Qatar, multiple sources said Sunday.

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U.S. Bomber Overflies Mideast for 2nd Time This Year

U.S. Air Force B-52H "Stratofortress" aircrews “successfully completed a presence patrol” in the Middle East on Sunday, marking the second such mission of 2021, the U.S. Central Command said.

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Israel Prison Service to Vaccinate Palestinian Inmates

The Israel Prison Service said Sunday it will begin vaccinating all incarcerated people against Covid-19, including Palestinians, following calls from right groups, Palestinian officials and Israel's attorney general. 

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