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asonline.asu.edu. Ahead of the United Nations UN General
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Assembly slated for September 2025, the president of France, Emanuel Macarron on
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Thursday issued a statement and said that France will recognize the state of Palestine at the UN coming meeting of
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heads of states as a way to put an end to the war in Gaza so that the civilian populations in the Palestinian city can
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be rescued. also describing the move as France's historical commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
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This the prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu within an hour issued a counter press statement and said that
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the state of Israel condemned the decision of France president to recognize the state of Palestine
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stressing that such move by France rewards terror and risks creating another Iran proxy that will be a launch
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pad to annihilate Israel. According to the president of France, Emanuel
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Macarron, true to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that
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France will recognize the state of Palestine. I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations
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General Assembly next September. The urgency is today for the war in Gaza to
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end and the civilian population to be rescued. Peace is possible. There is an
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immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. We must also
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guarantee the demilitarization of Hamas, secure and rebuild Gaza. At last, it is
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necessary to build the state of Palestine, ensure its viability, and allow that by accepting its
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demilitarization and fully acknowledging Israel, it participates in the safety of everyone in the Middle East. There is no
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alternative. The French want peace in the Middle East. It is up to us, the French, together with Israelis, the
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Palestinians, our European and international partners, to demonstrate that it is possible. In light of the
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commitments that the president of the Palestinian Authority made to me, I wrote to him my determination to move
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forward. Trust, clarity, and commitment. We will win peace, the French president
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stated in a swift reaction. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted and
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said, "We strongly condemn President Mran's decision to recognize a Palestinian state next to Tel Aviv in
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the wake of the October 7th massacre." Such a move rewards terror and risks
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creating another Iranian proxy, just as Gaza became. A Palestinian state in
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these conditions would be a launchpad to annihilate Israel, not to live in peace beside it. Let's be clear, the
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Palestinians do not seek a state alongside Israel. They seek a state instead of Israel. Meanwhile, it would
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be recalled that Daily Saba News Media on May 28th, 2025 reported that
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Indonesian President Proou Subanto said he would consider diplomatic ties with
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Israel only if it recognized a Palestinian state, speaking during talks with French President Emanuel Macarron
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in Jakarta. Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim majority nation, has no
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formal ties with Israel and has consistently called for a two-state solution to the decadesl long conflict.
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On various occasions, I have said that Indonesia sees the two-state solution and the freedom of Palestine is the only
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way to achieve the true peace, he told the news conference. I also emphasized
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that we must acknowledge and guarantee Israel's rights as a sovereign country that must be paid attention to and
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guaranteed safety. Indonesia has stated that once Israel recognizes Palestine,
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Indonesia is ready to recognize Israel and open the diplomatic relationship. In
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a joint statement, France and Indonesia called for progress on mutual recognition between Israel and the
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Palestinians at an international conference meant to resurrect the idea of a two-state solution next month, June
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2025, which Paris will co-chair. The conference should restore a political
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prospect of a peaceful settlement of this conflict which should allow for an irreversible path toward the realization
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of a Palestinian state and mutual recognition between Israel and Palestine. They said support for the
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Palestinian cause runs high in Indonesia and the issue regularly prompts protests. In 2023, FIFA stripped
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Indonesia as the under20 World Cup hosts after some prominent politicians called for Israel to be kicked out of the
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tournament and refused to host its team. On the other hand, Al Jazzer on the 18th
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of July 2024 reported that Israel's parliament has passed a resolution that
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overwhelmingly rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state. Israeli media reported the resolution
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passed in the Knesset with 68 votes in favor and just nine against it early on Thursday. It said that a Palestinian
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state would pose an existential danger to the state of Israel and its citizens,
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perpetuate the Israeli Palestinian conflict and destabilize the region. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's
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coalition with farright parties co-sponsored the resolution. Opposition leader Y lapid center left party left
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the session to avoid supporting the statement despite previously saying he favored a two-state solution. The Times
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of Israel newspaper reported Mustapa Barguti the secretary general of the
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Palestinian National Initiative slammed the passing of the resolution. No
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Zionist party from both the government and the opposition voted against the resolution. He wrote on X. This
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resolution represents a rejection of peace with Palestinians and an official declaration of the death of the Oslo
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agreement. Barguti posted the Oslo Accords, which were first signed between
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Palestinian and Israeli leaders in 1993, called for a viable and sovereign
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Palestinian state living side by side with an Israeli state. But Israel has
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continued to adopt policies such as building illegal settlements on Palestinian lands across the occupied
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West Bank and a complete blockade of Gaza. Palestinian Authority official
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Hussein al-Shik condemned the resolution on social media saying the Knesset's rejection confirms the racism of the
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occupying state and its disregard for international law and international legitimacy and its insistence on the
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approach and policy of perpetuating the occupation forever. Jordan's Ministry of
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Foreign Affairs said the resolution's approval was a dangerous violation of international law. Israel's continued
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efforts to deny the Palestinians an alienable right to their independent and sovereign state along the lines of June
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4th, 1967 with occupy Jerusalem as its capital does not bring security and peace in the
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region read a statement citing the ministry's spokesperson Sufian al-Quda.
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The Times of Israel quoted the resolution as saying, "It will only be a matter of a short time until Hamas takes
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over the Palestinian state and turns it into a radical Islamic terror base, working in coordination with the
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Iranian-led axis to eliminate the state of Israel." It added that a Palestinian
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state at this time would be a reward for terrorism and will only encourage Hamas and its supporters to see this as a
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victory. Referring to the Hamasled attacks on October 7th in southern Israel that triggered the current
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conflict. The decision however is not new for the Knesset which has previously
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rejected Palestinian statethood. A growing number of countries have recognized Palestinian statethood,
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including Spain, Slovenia, Norway, Ireland, and others. The resolution
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comes as Netanyahu is expected to address the United States Congress next week in Washington DC, which has caused
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divisions among Democratic Party lawmakers who have spoken out against Israel's conduct in its war on Gaza. On
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Wednesday, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gutirez said that Israel's policy in the occupied West
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Bank was dooming any prospect of a two-state solution. Through administrative and legal steps, Israel
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is changing the geography of the West Bank, Gutirez said in a statement read by his chief of staff, Courtney Ratray,
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during a meeting of the UN Security Council. Recent developments are driving
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a stake through the heart of any prospect for a two-state solution. He said, "We must change course. All
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settlement activity must cease immediately." The UN chief added that the settlements were a flagrant
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violation of international law and an obstacle to peace with Palestinians.
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Bringing you the news in a more digital way. Clearwater Police Department in
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Florida, United States, has confirmed that world wrestling champion Terry Boly, aka Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday
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morning around 11:17 a.m. after the personnel of the Clearwater City Fire and Police Departments responded to an
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emergency medical report at about 9:51 a.m. and administered first aid
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treatment of cardiac arrest to Hulk Hogan before he was rushed to Morton Plant Hospital where he was pronounced
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dead. According to the Clearwater Police Department, in a video press briefing held a few hours ago, the Clearwater
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Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 a.m. today in the
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1,000 block of Elorado Avenue on Clearwater Beach. The nature of the call
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was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident, Terry Boly, also known as Hulk
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Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire and Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where
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he was pronounced deceased. Major Nate Burnside briefed the press about the police and fire response to a medical
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call involving Terry Bonnie, also known as Hulk Hogan. A video of the scene
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outside Hogan's residence shows responders desperately trying to save his life as he was transported to an
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ambulance. In the clip, several paramedics appear to be conducting chest compressions as Hogan is wheeled to the
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emergency vehicle. It may be recalled that a few weeks ago, Hogan's wife, Sky,
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whom he married in September 2023, denied rumors he was in a coma, stating
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his heart was strong as he recovered from surgeries. Some local media in the
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United States had reported last month that Hogan was on his deathbed, but the
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reports were denied with statements that as at the time he was just dealing with the symptoms of a neck procedure he
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underwent in May 2025. The global sports icon, Hulk Hogan
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undoubtedly transformed professional wrestling into a family entertainment sports. Before Hulk, wrestling catered
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to a fairly narrow audience. Hulk's theatrics in the ring were magnetic for children and their parents, and it
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supercharged the sport. Hogan kickstarted a pop culture phenomenon with Hulkcommania after defeating the
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Iron Shake for the World Heavyweight Championship in 1984. A craze that never went away and his
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signature bandanna and handlebar mustache were often copied by fans in crowds for decades. In 1996,
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Hulk created the NWO New World Order and became Hollywood Hulk Hogan. It
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propelled him and professional wrestling to even more fame. Hogan had countless iconic performance which included a
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matchup against Dwayne The Rock Johnson at Wrestlemania X8 in 2002 and a face
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off with Andre the Giant at WM3 and had memorable feuds with Ultimate Warrior
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and Randy Savage. Hulk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
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He was removed in 2015 after a scandal erupted over racists comments while he
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was being secretly recorded during a sexual encounter. Gawker posted the clip and Hulk subsequently sued, winning the
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lawsuit. Hulk was inducted a second time in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020. This
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time as a member of NWO World Wrestling Entertainment. WWE
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released a statement on Hogan's death, saying, "One of pop culture's most recognizable figures." Hogan helped WWE
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achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's
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family, friends, and fans. Hulk was the star of the 2024 Republican National
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Convention when he set the room ablaze with theatrics. Hulk had an amazingly
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successful movie career beginning in 1982 with Rocky 3 playing the iconic
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character Thunderlips. He also starred in No Holds Bard, Suburban Commando, and
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Mr. Nanny. And there's More. Hogan starred in the hit VH1 reality show
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Hogan Knows Best with his family, Linda, Nick, and Brooke. in details. WWE in a
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statement on its website said legendary WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan passes
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away. WWE is saddened to learn that Terry Boly recognized globally as
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legendary WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away on July 24th at 71. One
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of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global
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recognition with the Hulkammania craze of the 1980s and reignited sports entertainment's popularity in the 1990s
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through his leadership of the New World Order in WCW. Whether he was a hero or villain, clad
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in red and yellow or black and white, the Hulkster was always one of the ring's most popular and enduring stars.
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Hogan abandoned a career in music with his Tampa, Florida based band Ruckus
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when he was discovered by WWE Hall of Famers Jack and Jerry Brisco. In 1977,
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Hogan began training with Hiro Matsuda, who intentionally broke Hogan's lower leg just to see if he was passionate
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enough to return to training in the ring or would instead return to playing bass guitar. A year later on August 10th,
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1977, Hogan had his first match against Brian Blair in Fort Meyers, Florida for
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Championship Wrestling from Florida. Hogan competed under a mask as Super Destroyer in Florida and then teamed
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with his friend Ed Leslie who would become Brutus Beefcake as brothers Terry and Ed Boulder in Alabama, Tennessee,
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and Georgia. It was after appearing on a local talk show in Memphis with TV's
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Incredible Hulk, Lou Fingo, that he began calling himself Terry the Hulk
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Boulder because he was so much larger than Fingo. He first appeared in WWE in
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1979 and was named Hulk Hogan by Vincent J. Mcmah as a villain. Hogan defeated
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the future million-dollar man Ted to be a in his first match at Madison Square Garden, challenged Bob Backlan for the
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WWE Championship, and collided with Andre the Giant 8 years before Wrestlemania 3 in August 1980 at New
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York City's Shea Stadium. After appearing in Rocky 3, Hogan spent the
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next 3 years competing for Vern Ganzau and Antonio Anokei's New Japan Pro
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Wrestling. Hogan then made the move to WWE where he defeated the Iron Shape to
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become to WWE Champion on January 23rd, 1984, beginning a pop culture craze that
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would be known as Hulkammania. For nearly a decade, WWE and Hulkmania's
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footprints grew together. WWE expanded to nationally syndicated television,
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then pay-per- purview with Hogan headlining in a litany of classics, including teaming with television's
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biggest star, Mr. T, at the first Wrestlemania and defeating Andre the
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Giant in front of more than 93,000 fans at Wrestlemania 3. All told, Hulk Hogan
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racked up an unprecedented five WWE Championships, main evented Wrestlemania
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eight times, and sold millions of t-shirts, toys, and anything else you can imagine, bearing the red and yellow
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before leaving WWE in August 1993. The Hulkster planned on putting his
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full-time sports entertainment days behind him and started a career as a television star on the syndicated
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Thunder in Paradise. However, it wasn't long until he was drawn into sports
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entertainment again. This time by Nature Boy, Ric Flair, and new WCW executive
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producer Eric Bishoff. Using Turner Broadcasting's budget, Bishoff signed
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Hogan to a sevenf figureure part-time contract. In his debut match, Hogan with
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Mr. T in his corner and Shaquille O'Neal at ringside defeated Flair for the WCW
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World Heavyweight Championship on the Bash at the Beach pay-per-view in Orlando, Florida. After 2 years of
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dominating his competition, Hogan did the unthinkable when he betrayed both WCW fans and WCW hero Sting, Lex Luger,
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and Randy Savage by joining the Outsiders Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to form the New World Order. The NWO was
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WCW's greatest weapon in the Monday Night War, pitting WCW's Nitro against
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WWE's Monday Night Raw. During his six years with WCW, Hogan won six WCW World
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Heavyweight Championships. Almost one year after the demise of WCW,
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Hogan, Hall, and Nash returned to WWE as the reviled NWO in February 2002.
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While his third stay in WWE lasted less than 2 years, Hogan was once again
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embraced by the WWE Universe during his match against The Rock at Wrestlemania
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X8 and later won his sixth WWE Championship from Triple H at Backlash
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2002. In 2005, the Hulkster was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by his Rocky 3
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co-star and friend Sylvester Stallone and appeared at Wrestlemania 21 the following night. In 2014, the Hulkster
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again returned to WWE and was the host of Wrestlemania 30. The historic event
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began with Hogan, The Rock and Stone Cold, Steve Austin, arguably the three
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most famous sports entertainers of all time, together in the ring to the delight of more than 75,000
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WWE fans from all 50 states and 37 countries at New Orleans MercedesBenz
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Superdome with millions more watching the first Wrestlemania to air live on WWE Network. There are few names more
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synonymous with sports entertainment than Hulk Hogan. As the larger than-l life icon was a central figure in
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WWE'SE's rise from a regional attraction to the worldwide entertainment leader,
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the Hulkster's superhuman size and undeniable charisma helped him reach heights once unthinkable in sports and
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entertainment. as Hogan packed 93,173 fans into the Pontiac Silver Dome for
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Wrestlemania 3, won six WWE Championships, starred in movies, and
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set the standard for what a WWE superstar could be. WWE extends its
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condolences to Balia's family, friends, and fans. The World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE stated, "What's
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amazing about Hulk? He had scores of surgeries as a result of wrestling injuries. He told Harvey during a taping
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of objectified he had no original body parts left.
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Bringing you the news in a more digital way. family of the late Nigeria former
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president Muhammadu Buuhari on Sunday issued and released a letter of appreciation to people who sent in
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condolence messages after the former Nigeria president died on Sunday July 13th 2025 at a London hospital. But the
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Boohari family mentioned several names they considered as notable people among those who sent in condolences which some
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of them did not attend the burial ceremony and apparently ignored. three former presidents of Nigeria that were
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major rivals to the late Muhammadu Buuhari's presidency despite the fact that former presidents Good Luck
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Jonathan GJ Ibrahim Vadamasi Babagida IBB and Alusagon Oasis OBJ were among
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the notable personalities in the society to send condolences early enough to the
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family and the nation at large exactly same day Buhari died while OBJ
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personally issued Video press released to mourn the death of Muhammadu Buuhari. GJ after issuing condolence message.
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visited the family of late Buhari in London the next day to console with the bereaveved family. And also IBB after
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mourning the demise of late president Muhammadu Buuhari sent his children led by Muhammad Babingida to Katina state to
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pay the family and the people condolence visit over the death of the late former head of state Muhammadu Buuhari that was
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ousted out of power as then Nigeria military head of state on August 27th
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1985 by IBB in a bloodless coup that led to the arrest and detention of Bhari at
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a prison facility in Benin city for almost 3 years. Alusagon Oasis took over
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as Nigeria head of state in 1976 after Buhari's close associate in the Nigeria
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military. Matala Muhammad was assassinated on February 13th, 1976.
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a military head of state which Bhari was part of the group of officers that overthrew the government of General
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Yakubu Gowan and installed the assassinated Matala Muhammad as head of state after the late Matala Muhammad led
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the 1966 Nigerian counter coup in overthrowing the military regime of
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Johnson Agui Aroni and played a major role during the Nigerian civil war and
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thereafter ruled Nigeria from the 29th of July 1975
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during which he made Muhammadu Buhari became the first governor of Borneo state following the division of the
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northeastern state into Baoi, Borneo and Gongola states on February 3rd, 1976.
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After a became military head of state, Buhari served as governor of Borneo from
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February 3rd, 1976 to March 15th, 1976.
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During the era of Matala, Buhari was previously appointed as the governor of the northeastern state from August 1st,
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1975 to February 3rd, 1976 until the division of the northeastern state and the
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subsequent creation of three states from the region. Obasanjo was a major political contender to Buhari after
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Nigeria returned to civil rule in 1999. Aubasanjjo defeated Boohari in the 2003
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election and led his political party candidates Umaru Musiadua Good Luck
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Jonathan to defeat Boohari in 2007 2011 respectively and in 2015 Oisanjo
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announced his neutrality in Nigeria politics following his resignation from the people's democratic party PDP ahead
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of the March 28th 2015 Nigeria general elections and Buhari defeated defeated
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the incumbent president Good Luck Jonathan to become Nigeria president in 2015 and subsequently reelected for
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second tenure in 2019. According to Oisanjjo, Buhari died at a
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time when Nigerians needed the totality of all those who have had experiences in running the affairs of the country in
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the past to bring their experiences and statesmanship out to salvage the current situation the country is faced with.
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Auba Sanjo in the less than 2 minutes video press release condolence message said that Buhari tried his best and was
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a big loss to the country adding that it is his prayers that God should forgive Buhari his inadequacies and accept him
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into his kingdom. Good luck Jonathan in a statement after visiting the Boohari
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family in London on July 14th, 2025 said, "I joined other sympathizers to
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pay a condolence visit to the family of late former President Muhammad Buhari in London this evening. I also visited the
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Nigerian house where I met with members of the federal government delegation who have come to accompany the remains of
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the former president to Nigeria for burial including vice president H Kashin
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Chhatima chief of staff to the president. Right honorable fee bajia and minister of foreign affairs ambassador
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Ysef Tuga. May Allah forgive the shortcomings of late president Buhari and grant himal Jana Ferdoros. On July
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13th, 2025, shortly after the announcement of Buhari's death, Good
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Luck Jonathan issued a statement and said, "It is with a heavy heart and profound sense of national loss that I
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received the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buuhari who died at the age of 82." President Buhari
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was a notable leader, patriot and elder statesman who served our beloved nation as both the military head of state and
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president to the best of his abilities. He will be remembered as a courageous leader, a disciplined officer and a
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committed public servant who made considerable contributions towards the peace and progress of our dear nation.
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The late president was deeply admired across the strata of society for his decency, integrity and exemplary life of
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service. As a leader, he was selfless in his commitment to his duty and served
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the country with character and a deep sense of patriotism. In his passing,
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Nigeria has lost one of its foremost leaders and I have lost a respected colleague and elder. His legacy will
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continue to endure in the hearts of all who value sacrifice, integrity, perseverance, and devotion to national
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ethos. On behalf of my family and the good luck Jonathan Foundation, I extend
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my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the good people of Katsina State and all Nigerians who
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mourn this great loss. May Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds,
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and grant him janatal ferdoros. This day newspaper on July 13th, 2025 reported
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that Nigeria, former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babingida has
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paid glowing tribute to former president Muhammadu Buuhari who died on Sunday in London at the age of 82 years describing
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his passage as the loss of a symbol. General Babingida in the tribute he personally signed and titled tribute to
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a brother friend and patriot Muhammadu Buuhari GCFR in Mina his country home
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declared his Bhari passing today is not just the loss of a former head of state
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or a two-term civilian president. It is the loss of a symbol. A man whose life embodied the transition of Nigeria from
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the old guard to the new republic. A man who even in retirement remained a moral
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compass to many and an example of modesty in public life. According to Babingida, the late former president,
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Buhari beyond the uniform and the public glare was a deeply spiritual man, a man
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who found solace in faith and who carried himself with the humility of someone who believed in a higher
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calling. We may not have agreed on everything as brothers often don't. But
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I never once doubted his sincerity or his patriotism. Babinga stated
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describing the deceased as my friend, my brother, my coursemate and a fellow
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soldier in the journey of nationhood. Babinga said Buhari stood out quiet yet
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resolute, principled yet humble, deeply patriotic and fiercely loyal to Nigeria.
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Through the years, we shared trenches and trials, dreams and disappointments, victories and moments of reflection. Our
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bond was forged not only by military training, but by a shared commitment to the ideals of service, discipline, and
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love for country, he said. The former military president expressed his condolences to his beloved wife Aisha,
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his children, grandchildren, and the nation he loved and served. He prayed Allah in his infinite mercy to forgive
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the deceased shortcomings, accept his deeds and grant him aljan naturatural ferdoros. Days after Bukhari was laid to
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rest, Babingida sent his children and other members of his family led by Muhammad Babingida on a condolence visit
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to Governor Diko Omaru Rada at the government house in Katsina following the passing of former President
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Muhammadu Buuhari. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, chief Imam of the IBB
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residence mosque, Al-Haji Ibrahim Aliu offered heartfelt prayers for the late president, describing him as a man of
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integrity whose life left a lasting impact on the nation. He prayed for Allah's mercy upon him and asked for
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strength and comfort for the people of Katsina state and Nigeria as a whole. Governor Rada thanked the delegation of
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former president IBB for their visit. Noting the long-standing bond between former President Babangida, the late
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president Buhari and Katsina state. He reaffirmed the deep sense of loss felt
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by the entire nation and emphasized the importance of unity and continued service to the people in honor of the
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late president's enduring legacy. The governor particularly prayed for former president Ibrahim Babangida's strong
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health in his continued service to the country. Muhammad Babingida was accompanied by his sister Hale Lima
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Babingida, a director at NEXim Bank, Muhammad Haruna Aminu Abu Bakr Al-Haji
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and the chief imam of the IBB residence mosque Al-Haji Ibrahim Aliu. The late
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president Buhari family in a press release on Sunday as signed and made available to the public by the former
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presidential senior special assistant to Muhammadu Buuhari on media and publicity. Garbashu said the most senior
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member of the Buhari family. The family of the late president Muhammadu Buuhari Malam Mammandara has on behalf of the
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family expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tonubu and his wife the first
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lady senator Remy Tanubu for their role and that of government of the federation before and after the passing of the
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former president. It is truly comforting to receive such support from the president and the vice president Kashin
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Chitima who went to the United Kingdom and here in Da for the days he and the
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ministers during the morning period. These have instilled confidence in all of us to face this loss with courage. We
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are deeply grateful to the president on his thoughtful gestures in declaring a public holiday and renaming the
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University of Miguri after Buhari. Our gratitude also goes to leaders of the
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various countries around the globe who either came in person, sent representatives, sent letters or placed
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personal telephone calls to commiserate with us. Of special note were those of the king of England, King Charles III,
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the secretary general of the United Nations, the deputy secretary general Amina Muhammad, the chairman of the
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African Union, and that of the committee of heads of state and government of Echoas countries, and our former head of
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state Abdul Salami Abu Bakar. Muhammadu Buuhari's demise is an irreparable loss,
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and its pain is beyond words. But the general reaction and kind expressions give us the strength to cope with the
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loss of our esteemed family member and former leader of the country. The family is equally grateful to vice president
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Kashim Chitima in his own person and his wife and to all state governors especially those of Katsina the host
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governor Dr. Diko Umarada, Professor Babagana Yumar Zulum of Boro State and
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all those who visited us in the UK and Dara from Adamawa, Kano, Quara, Lagos,
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Kaduna, Imo, Nasarawa, Bouchi, Sockto, Kebi as well as the several former
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governors including Mr. Peter Obi for the compassionate words of condolence.
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Your empathy has touched our hearts deeply and we are truly grateful for your kindness. We express our deep
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appreciations to former vice president Satiku Abu Bakr, architect Namadi
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Professor Yi Oenbajjo and Ambassador Babagana Kinjab as well as to the
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president of Senate Gods Akabio, the Speaker, House of Representatives, Honorable Tajini Navis, Deputy Senate
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President Barau Jibrin and the other leaders and members of the National and State Assemblies. We do sincerely thank
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the secretary to the government of the federation SGF senator George Shakum and
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his predecessor in office boss Mustapa the current chief of staff honorable fee
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bajia and his predecessor professor Ibrahim Gambari former and serving
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members of the cabinet in both administrations for their activities in these events and the comforting words.
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We are very pleased with the amazing gestures of our traditional leaders notably the Sultan of Socketto, the
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Shahu of Boro, the Amir of Guandu and the host Amirs of Katsina and Dara as
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well as the various amirs and chiefs from all over Nigeria and the neighboring countries who came in person
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or sent representatives. We have been honored by the large turnout of religious leaders, Islamic,
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Christian and of other faiths, community leaders, women, youth and politicians of
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various leanings whose surge in Dra was both challenging and reassuring. The family in Dra is also thanking past and
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serving security and intelligence, police and military leaders, permanent secretaries, and the rank and file civil
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servants, community groups and associations, civil society and the media. The family expresses its
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appreciation to the nation's business leaders who visited Darra in the persons of Alhaji Aliko Dangote Abdul Samad
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Ayaka Rabu Al-Haji Muhammadu Indi Al-Haji Dehiru Mangal Kola Adesina and
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Nasiru Dano. We also take this opportunity to thank the entire citizens
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of this country and those of other nations represented by their missions in Nigeria. All of Nigeria came out in
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force to bury Boohari and condole with us and pray for him. We are deeply grateful for the visits, the condolence
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messages and prayers on him. Bringing you the news in a more digital
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way. It has been a sad Monday in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh as one of the Bangladesh Air Force training planes
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crashed on students while they were taking test examinations and some of them attending regular classes at
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Milestone School and College with 19 victims already confirmed dead by local
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authorities while over 100 persons mostly students are hospitalized. This
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the head of interim government of Bangladesh Muhammad Eunis has assured the public that the government of
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Bangladesh will carry out investigation to ascertain the cause of the military plane crash as some of the victims were
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seen walking out from the burning flames with almost completely burned bodies. It
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was gathered that the plane crashed immediately after takeoff around 100 p.m. local Bangladesh time which was
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7:00 a.m. MGTM. According to Hindustan Times, a
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Bangladesh Air Force F7BGI training aircraft crashed into a college campus
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in Dhaka, killing at least 19 and injuring over 100 people. Local media
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reported that the leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatri League faced a brutal mob attack while donating blood
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to save the injured students of the milestone school plane crash. Military and a fire officials said the Bangladesh
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Air Force F7BGI aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and
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College in Dhaka's Atra neighborhood on Monday afternoon where students were taking tests or attending regular
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classes. Sedu Raman, a National Burn Institute official in Dhaka, told
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Bangladesh's leading English daily, the Daily Star, reported that the death toll rose to 16 within hours as reported by
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CNN. And a few hours later, the Daily Star updated its reports to 19 confirmed
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dead and 100 persons injured. Parents and relatives panicked at the scene as
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rescuers using tricycle rig shores or whatever was available transported the
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injured. Rafiqataha, a student of the school who was not present at the time of the crash, said,
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"According to the Associated Press report that Milestone School and College, with some 2,000 students, runs
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classes from elementary to 12th grade." "On Monday," she said. "Some students
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were taking tests while others attended regular classes. I was terrified watching videos on TV," said the
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16-year-old student. My god, it's my school. The Bangladesh Army's public
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relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F7BGI aircraft
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belonged to the Air Force. Fire official Lima Karnum stated by phone that at
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least one person died and four others were injured, though she did not provide further details. A third grade student
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was brought in dead and three others aged 12, 14, and 40 were admitted to the
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hospital. Bidden Saka, head of the burn unit at the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital where some victims were taken
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said according to Reuters news agency. Muhammad Eunis, head of Bangladesh's
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interim government said necessary measures would be taken to investigate
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the cause of the accident and ensure all kinds of assistance. The loss suffered
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by the air force, students, parents, teachers and staff and others in this
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accident is irreparable. he said. Ununice also announced that an emergency hotline has been activated at the
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National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in the wake of the crash. In quotes, Muhammad Ununice tweeted and
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said, "An emergency hotline has been activated at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery due to urgent
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needs following the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft at the Milestone School and College
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campus resulting in casualties. Hotline number 01949043697
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in the Dyber area of the capital at the milestone school and college campus. A
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Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed resulting in casualties. The
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bodies of those whose identities can be confirmed will be handed over to their families as soon as possible. The bodies
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of those whose identities cannot be immediately confirmed will be identified through DNA testing and subsequently
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handed over to their families. The honorable chief adviser is closely monitoring the treatment of the injured
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to ensure uninterrupted medical operations. The general public is specially requested to avoid unnecessary
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crowding in the hospital area. I express my deep grief and sorrow over the tragic
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incident of casualties caused by the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F7BG
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training aircraft at the milestone school and college campus in the Diabari area of the capital today. The loss
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suffered by the Air Force, the students, parents, teachers and staff of Milestone
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School and College as well as others affected by this accident is irreparable. This is a moment of
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profound pain for the nation. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and direct all concerned authorities
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including hospitals to address the situation with the utmost priority. The
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government will take necessary measures to investigate the cause of the accident and ensure all forms of assistance. The
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Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has called for donations for those injured.
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Bringing you the news in a more digital way. As multiple wars in the Middle East
41:52
appear unabated, Israel, the main defender and attacker on multiple waterfronts in the city of Gaza,
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Lebanon, Iran, Yemen, and now Syria, has ordered the Israel Aerospace Industries.
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IA to mass-produce arrow missiles interceptors in a very large numbers with the Israel Ministry of Defense
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saying that the state of Israel has increased its defense spending for 2025 and 2026 to 42 billion new Israeli
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shekels, which is approximately 12.5 billion. During the 12-day war with Iran, there
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were multiple reports that Israel was running low on arrow missiles interceptors defense system. As Iran
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longrange missiles were seen hitting targets in Israel, aerospace observers
42:38
said the advanced arrow highaltitude defense systems are critical to countering long range ballistic missile
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threats like those launched from Iran during the 12-day war in June 2025.
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According to the Israel Ministry of Defense in a press statement on Thursday, the director general of the
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Israel Ministry of Defense IMOD Major General Reserveist Amir Baram signed a
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production contract to significantly accelerate the serial production of arrow interceptors at IIrael Aerospace
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Industries. As part of the deal, II will supply the IMOD with a significant
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additional amount of arrow interceptors. The deal was led by Moshe Patel,
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director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization, IMDO, within the
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Ministry's Directorate of Defense Research and Development, DDRD. The ARO system developed and
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manufactured in cooperation with the US Missile Defense Agency, MDA,
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demonstrated significant interception capabilities during the Swords of Iron War, especially during Operation Rising
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Lion. The system provides exoathmospheric and endoatmospheric interception capabilities against
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ballistic missile threats, protecting the state of Israel from strategic long range threats. The Arrow system
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integrates cuttingedge technologies and is considered one of the world's most advanced air and missile defense
44:06
systems. IA is the prime contractor for developing the arrow system and its
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interceptors through its MLM facility in partnership with the US company Stark
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Aerospace. Other partners include IAL and TAM divisions, Albert Systems, Toma
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and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The US Missile Defense Agency, MDA, is a
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major partner of the IMDO at the ministry's DDRD in the development and
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production of Israel's multi-layered defense systems, including the Arrow and David's Sling weapon systems and the
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production of Iron Dome defense system components. The strategic cooperation
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between the MDA and the IMDO helps ensure Israel's technological edge in
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air and missile defense. Also on Thursday, Israel Aerospace Industries
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IIAi in a statement said, "Israel is reinforcing its defenses on all fronts
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at full speed. In a major move to strengthen national security, the
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Ministry of Defense has signed a significant production contract with Israel Aerospace Industries, IIA, to
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fasttrack the mass production of arrow interceptors. This strategic step will
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significantly increase production and expand Israel's interceptor stockpiles, ensuring the country remains fully
45:28
prepared for both ongoing operations and future long range threats. The Arrow
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system designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside Earth's atmosphere proved its unmatched performance during
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the recent defense campaign, saving lives and preventing widespread damage.
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As the lead developer and manufacturer, IIAi is operating at full capacity in
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collaboration with trusted partners in Israel and around the world. Together,
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we're not only protecting the present, we're innovating for the future. Israeli
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based news media Jerusalem Post also on Thursday reported that the director
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general of Israel Defense Ministry Major General Amir Baram said that Israel will
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raise its defense spending by 42 billion new Israel shekels which is 12.5 billion
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this year and in 2026. the Finance and Defense Ministries said on Thursday,
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citing the country's security challenges. The budget agreement will enable the defense ministry to advance
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urgent and essential procurement deals critical to national security, the ministry stated in a press release. A
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long-term buildup plan starting in 2027 will be developed per Prime Minister
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Benjamin Netanyahu's instructions to strengthen readiness and technological superiority against distant threats, the
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ministry said. Additionally, mechanisms for the oversight of the defense budget
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will be strengthened, according to the statement. The director general of the ministry, Major General Amir Baram said
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that this move would allow the defense ministry to replenish consumed stocks of weapons and ammunition. Finance Minister
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Bezel Smotri, Defense Minister Israel Catz and Finance Ministry Director
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General Ilan Ram all welcomed the increase in defense spending. The challenges ahead are complex in distant
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and close arenas against enemies who openly declare their intent to destroy us. For this, absolute military,
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technological, and operational superiority is required. Katz said, "We
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had reported that shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned from the United States US on Sunday,
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where he had paid an official visit to the US President, Donald Trump, lawmakers, and other US government
47:50
officials. The misunderstanding between Bedawan and Drews tribes in the Swider region of Syria that started last Friday
47:58
took a new twist, evolving into a deadly conflict after a Drews man was robbed at
48:03
gunpoint on Friday by gunman suspected to be natives of Bedawin tribe. This
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Drews residence in Swider shortly on Friday mobilized went after the people of Bedawin, arrested and detained a lot
48:15
of natives from the Bedawin tribe, forcing the people of Bedawin to retaliate and the conflicts led to mass
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killings unabated. And on Tuesday, the Syria interim government soldiers entered Swider reportedly to restore law
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and order. But Israel-based media reported that the Syria interim government soldiers, mostly members of
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the Hayat Tahir al-Ssham, HTS, assisted and joined the Bedawin militias to kill
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the people of Drews and in a swift response the office of the Prime Minister of Israel in a press statement
48:47
on Tuesday said the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israel
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Minister of Defense Israel cats have authorized the Israel Defense Forces IDF
48:58
to attack Syria interim regime forces led by Syria interim president Ahmed
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Hussein al- Sharah Israel policy forum in a publication published in December
49:09
2024 stated that the new Syria presents fresh challenges for Israel stating that the
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Turkeybacked Sunni jihadist group he tahir al-Sham HTS was an al-qaaided's
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former Syrian branch and its leader Abu Muhammad al- Jolani Golani also known as
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Ahmed Hussein Al-Shar, who is the current interim president of Syria, was a member of an early version of the
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Islamic State, saying Jolan's chosen last name, also foreshadows conflict
49:40
over territory that his family hails from the Golden Heights, which Israel partly occupied after the 1973 war and
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annexed in 1981. Although President Al Sharah in nationwide broadcast on
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Thursday after ceasefire began around 900 p.m. on Wednesday night said that the protection of Drew's people is a top
50:01
priority in his interim government, but he's not afraid of Israel that bombed the Syria military headquarters and the
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military base near Syria presidential palace in Damascus on Wednesday that led to the death of five persons in addition
50:14
to more than 300 people killed less than a week. The new conflict ensued
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bringing you the news in a more digital way. Shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin
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Netanyahu returned from the United States US on Sunday where he had paid an
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official visit to the US president, Donald Trump, lawmakers and other US government officials. The
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misunderstanding between Bedawin and Drews tribes in the Swider region of Syria that started last Friday took a
50:49
new twist, evolving into a deadly conflict after a Drews man was robbed at gunpoint on Friday by gunman suspected
50:56
to be natives of Bedawin tribe. This Drews residents in Swider shortly on
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Friday mobilized went after the people of Bedawin, arrested and detained a lot of natives from the Bedawin tribe,
51:08
forcing the people of Bedawin to retaliate and the conflicts led to mass killings unabated. And on Tuesday, the
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Syria interim government soldiers entered Swider reportedly to restore law and order. But Israelbased media
51:22
reported that the Syria interim government soldiers, mostly members of the Hayat Tahir al-Ssham HS assisted and
51:29
joined the Bedawin militias to kill the people of Drews and in a swift response the office of the Prime Minister of
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Israel in a press statement on Tuesday said the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israel Minister of
51:43
Defense Israel cats have authorized the Israel Defense Forces IDF to attack
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Syria interim regime forces led by Syria interim president Ahmed Hussein
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al-Sharahu Israel policy forum in a publication published in December 2024
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stated that the new Syria presents fresh challenges for Israel stating that the Turkeybacked Sunni jihadist group he
52:08
tahir al-Sham HTS was an al-Qaeda's former Syrian branch and its leader Abu
52:15
Muhammad al- Jolani Golani also known as Ahmed Hussein al- Shar who is the
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current interim president of Syria was a member of an early version of the Islamic State saying Jolan's chosen last
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name also foreshadows conflict over territory that his family hails from the
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golden heights which Israel partly occupied after the 1973 war and annexed
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in 1981 although President Al- Sharah in nationwide broadcast on Thursday after
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ceasefire began around 900 p.m. on Wednesday night said that the protection of Drew's people is a top priority in
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his interim government. But he's not afraid of Israel that bombed the Syria military headquarters and the military
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base near Syria presidential palace in Damascus on Wednesday that led to the death of five persons in addition to
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more than 300 people killed less than a week. The new conflict ensued. According
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to Reuters reporters, war plananes swooped low over the Syria capital and unleash a series of massive strikes on
53:16
central Damascus. The cityscape was blanketed in smoke with a thick plume
53:21
rising from the defense ministry. We are acting decisively to prevent the entrenchment of hostile elements beyond
53:28
the border, protect Israeli citizens and prevent harm to Drew civilians, the
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Israel chief of general staff, Lieutenant General Al Zamir stated during a situational assessment at the
53:40
Syrian border after the IDF strikes on Wednesday. The attacks carried out by
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Israel this time on central Damascus following its military interventions in southern Syria constitute a deliberate
53:52
attempt to sabotage Syria's efforts to achieve peace, stability, and security.
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Turkey government through the office of the foreign affairs ministry stated the Israel Defense Forces IDF had stated on
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Wednesday in a press statement that the IDF struck the entrance of the Syrian regime's military headquarters in the
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area of Damascus in Syria. The IDF continues to monitor developments and
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the regime's actions against true civilians in southern Syria. In accordance with directives from the
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political echelon, the IDF is striking in the area and remains prepared for various scenarios. On Tuesday, IDF said
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following the directive of the political echelon a short while ago, the IDF began
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striking military vehicles belonging to Syrian regime forces in the area of the Suea in southern Syria. This follows
54:46
yesterday evening's identification of Syrian regime convoys, including armored personnel carriers and tanks moving
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toward the area of a Soueda in southern Syria. The IDF struck several armored
54:59
fighting vehicles consisting of tanks, APCs, and MLRS, as well as access roads
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in order to disrupt the convoys arrival to the area. We continue to monitor the
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developments while remaining ready and prepared for various scenarios. One of the Drews people who crossed from
55:17
the Israeli occupied Golan into Syria in a speech in the village of Hadar was reported to have said, "I came here from
55:25
the occupied Golan despite the Israeli occupation and its army. What these takiri gangs, the gangs of Ahmed al-Shar
55:33
are doing cannot be accepted nor tolerated. We hold the Israeli government and the United States
55:39
responsible because they are the ones who brought al July here along with America, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
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Netanyahu can stop the war within an hour. We don't ask for protection from Israel or anyone. We are protected by
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God. Syria President Ahmed Hussein al-Shar in a televised nationwide
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broadcast on Thursday said protecting Jew citizens is a priority while rejecting any foreign involvement. In
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his first televised statement after Israeli strikes on Damascus, he said Syrians must be defended without
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inviting chaos or destruction, saying Israel seeks to create chaos in Syria.
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President al- Shar accused Israel of trying to destabilize Syria, saying,
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"The Israeli entity seeks to turn our land into a theater of chaos. The Syrian
56:29
people are always ready to defend the dignity." He claimed Israel intensified the situation through its actions,
56:36
especially toward the Drews population. Since the regime's fall, Israel has
56:42
aimed to dismantle Syria. We have chosen not to be dragged into direct confrontation to preserve national
56:48
security, he added. Instead of retaliation, Al-Shar announced that
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responsibility for local security would be given to tribal leaders and local factions. Office of the Prime Minister
57:01
of Israel on Tuesday have said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense
57:06
Minister Israel Katz have directed the IDF to immediately attack the regime
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forces and the weaponry that entered the swider area of the Drews mountain in Syria and that the regime intended to
57:18
use against the Drews, which was done in contravention of the demilitarization policy they decided on of preventing the
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entry of forces and weaponry that endangers Israel in the southern region of Syria. Israel is committed to
57:32
preventing harm being inflicted on the Drews in Syria. Owing to the deep covenant of blood with our Drews
57:37
citizens in Israel and their historical and familial link to the Drews in Syria,
57:43
we are acting to prevent the Syrian regime from harming them and to ensure the demilitarization of the region
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adjacent to our border with Syria. The Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
57:54
in a recorded video statement on Wednesday said and in quotes, "My fellow citizens of the Drews region, the
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situation in Swider, the situation in southwest Syria is very serious. The IDF
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is operating, the air force is operating, other forces are operating.
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We are working to save our Drews brothers and to eliminate the regime's gangs. And now I have one request from
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you. You are a citizen of Israel. Do not cross the line. You are endangering your
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lives. You can be murdered. You can be kidnapped. And you are hurting the efforts of the IDF. And that's why I'm
58:33
asking you, go back to your homes. Let the IDF act. ANED news. and Israel-based
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news media in details reported that Syrian regime forces began withdrawing
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Wednesday evening from the predominantly Drews southern Swider province following 5 days of intense clashes, Israeli air
58:52
strikes and mass crossber movement of Drews from Israel into Syrian territory.
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The withdrawal was part of a ceasefire agreement reached between the regime and senior figures in the local Drews
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leadership. The deal announced earlier in the day by Shik Ysef Jerbua, a
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prominent Drews cleric, calls for the full integration of Saidider into the new Syrian administration.
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However, it also requires the regime's military units, which were involved in heavy fighting in the region, to pull
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out and allow local Drews forces to take over internal security. Local media
59:29
reported that the pullback began around 9pm m under the terms of the agreement
59:34
which permits police forces affiliated with the regime to remain in the province and coordinate with local Drews
59:40
security elements. A mechanism was also established to regulate possession of
59:45
heavy weapons aimed at ending their use outside of official state frameworks.
59:51
Coordination with religious and community leaders was emphasized with sensitivity to the social and historical
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context of the Drews majority province. The ceasefire followed reports of atrocities during the fighting,
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including summary executions of civilians by regime forces and allied Bedawin militias, public humiliation of
1:00:11
Drews religious leaders, and the looting and burning of homes. A commission of inquiry is to be established to
1:00:17
investigate these incidents. Shikh Higmat al-Hijri, the community's top
1:00:22
spiritual authority in Syria, rejected the agreement outright, calling to continue the struggle until Schwider is
1:00:30
liberated. He said there could be no negotiation with the armed gangs calling
1:00:35
themselves the government and warned that anyone deviating from the unified community position would be held
1:00:41
accountable. A prominent local Drews militia, the men of dignity movement,
1:00:46
also opposed the deal and demanded a full withdrawal of all regime forces.
1:00:51
After the martyrdom of our best leaders and fighters, the movement will defend itself until the last fighter able to
1:00:58
carry a weapon unless the invaders retreat from all villages and towns, the group said. Reports of Wednesday
1:01:05
evening's withdrawal came shortly after the US State Department called on President Armad al-Shara's regime to
1:01:12
pull its forces out of Schwider to allow all parties to deescalate tensions.
1:01:17
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed shortly afterward that an agreement had
1:01:22
been reached which he said could bring the crisis to an end as early as tonight. The agreement includes specific
1:01:29
steps required from all sides. He said, "This will require all parties to
1:01:35
deliver on the commitments they have made, and this is what we fully expect them to do." A comment likely referring
1:01:40
also to an end to Israeli air strikes. Control over Schwider remains a central
1:01:46
issue in the ongoing tensions. The province is home to Syria's largest Drews community, numbering about 700,000
1:01:54
and has long feared persecution under the al-Shar regime, which has been accused of seeking to return the Drews
1:02:00
to pure Islam and dismantle their traditional way of life. In April,
1:02:06
violent clashes erupted between Drews fighters and regime forces, resulting in
1:02:11
more than 100 deaths. That round of fighting ended with a ceasefire in May,
1:02:16
and since then, Drew's forces had maintained security control in the province. The latest round of fighting
1:02:23
has so far claimed more than 300 lives, according to the UK-based Syrian
1:02:28
Observatory for Human Rights. That figure includes 69 Drews fighters and 40
1:02:34
Drews civilians, 27 of whom were reportedly executed. It also includes
1:02:40
165 regime soldiers and 18 Bedawin militia members. The violence began late
1:02:47
last week after Bedawin gunman robbed a young Drews man from Swider. In response, local residents detained
1:02:54
several members of Bedawin tribes, escalating tensions. On Tuesday, as
1:02:59
fighting continued, Al-Shara's forces entered the provincial capital, claiming they aimed to restore order. But
1:03:06
according to reports, they joined in the clashes and were involved in attacks against the Drews population. Drew's
1:03:13
leaders appealed to the international community, describing the situation as a campaign of extermination.
1:03:20
Israel responded with a series of intensified air strikes aimed at forcing Syrian forces out of Schwider. Among the
1:03:27
targets was the Syrian military headquarters in Damascus, hit in a strike broadcast live on Syrian
1:03:33
television, killing five. A military site near Al- Shara's presidential
1:03:38
palace was also struck and an Israeli military source told Reuters the attack was a direct message to the regime.
1:03:45
Israel will not allow a military buildup on its border with southern Syria and it will not allow the massacre of Drews in
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Syria. the official said. We have reported that the Israel Prime Minister
1:03:57
Benjamin Netanyahu has commended and praised the efforts of personnel at the Israel Institute for Intelligence and
1:04:04
Special Operations known in Hebrew word as Mossad over the fall of Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria early December
1:04:12
2024. apparently corroborating the statement issued by the Iran Supreme
1:04:17
Leader Ayatollah Kami in late December 2024 that the fall of President Al-Assad
1:04:23
regime was a plan orchestrated by Israel and the United States US under the
1:04:29
leadership of then President Joe Biden. This Israel Prime Minister Benjamin
1:04:34
Netanyahu at the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly on October 1st, 2013 said that Iran
1:04:42
directly participated in Assad's murder and massacre of tens of thousands of innocent men, women, and children in
1:04:49
Syria, used chemical weapons against its own people. And in 2010, the ousted
1:04:54
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had accused Israel of avoiding peace. and
1:05:00
Syrian Foreign Minister Willie Nuam warned that in the event of a future war, Israeli cities would be targeted by
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Syrian missiles, an action Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believed to
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be the underground work of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatolli. He had accused
1:05:17
several of being the root cause of war in the Middle East. Specifically stating at the 68th session of the UN assembly
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that some 2500 years ago, the great Persian king Cyrus ended the Babylonian
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exile of the Jewish people. He issued a famous edict in which he proclaimed the
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right of the Jews to return to the land of Israel and rebuild the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. That's a Persian decree.
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and thus began an historic friendship between the Jews and the Persians that lasted until modern times. But in 1979,
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a radical regime in Tehran tried to stamp out that friendship as it was busy
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crushing the Iranian people's hope for democracy. It always led wild chance of death of the Jews. Now, since that time,
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presidents of Iran have come and gone. Some presidents were considered moderates, other hardliners. But they've
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all served that same unforgiving creed, that same unforgiving regime, that creed that is espoused and enforced by the
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real power in Iran, the dictator known as the supreme leader, first Ayatah Homini and now Ayatollah Kami. We have
1:06:27
reported that in April 2025, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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traveled to the United States, US, and held meetings with President Donald Trump, only returned from the official
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trip and intensified more aggressive military campaigns in Gaza and staged a military confrontation with Iran, which
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led to the killing of almost 1,000 Iranians in a 12-day war with the Islamic country. This on Tuesday, Prime
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Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet members that he will travel to
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the US next week to hold very important security meetings with President Donald Trump and the US lawmakers amongst
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others while specifically telling the cabinet members that the details of the scheduled meetings are things he cannot
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reveal at the briefing. We had reported that the United States US President
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Donald Trump has accused members of the Israel House of Assembly known in Hebrew word as Knesset of apparent politically
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witch hunting the Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu with corruption case
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President Trump had described as nothing but political witch hunt saying the Knesset prosecutors should let Benjamin
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Netanyahu go that he's a war hero who have worked with the US to eliminate
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Iran nuclear threats. And currently he has a big job to do with negotiations of peace deals with
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Iran and Hamas stressing in a question manner how possible is it for the Israel
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prime minister to sit in court all day long. This the prime minister lawyer had
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filed a 2-week delay of the case citing national security demands following the
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12-day Israel Iran war. But the court sitting in Jerusalem rejected the
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application on Friday. And Benjamin Netanyahu, who has spent 20 years as
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Israel prime minister, was expected to be in court on Monday for cross-examination in the corruption case
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that started with police investigation in 2016 and the court trial commenced in
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2020. But a report from some foreign media quoting the prime minister
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political party licicket a few hours ago indicated that the court on Sunday has
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postponed the case and cancelled it from holding this week. Similarly, some members of the Knesset had accused the
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prime minister of trying to use the regional war with Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran to secure end to the corruption
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charges. We have reported that thousands of mourners on Saturday put on mostly
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black and black clothes and rallied from Engab Square to Razardi Square in Tehran, the Iranian state capital to
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honor the country top military commanders, nuclear scientists, four little children and four women among the
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hundreds of people killed during the 12 days war the Islamic country had with Israel and the United States. US with
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the mourners chanting anti-US and Israel songs while the Iran Supreme Leader Ali
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Kami was not seen at the funeral with reports indicating that he has remained out of public space and still taking
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cover in a well seccured hideout since on Tuesday. The ceasefire between the two countries had been broken, and the
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synagal ceremony was the arrival and appearance of two top senior Iranian military
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officers previously declared killed by Israel. Ali Shankhani, senior adviser to
1:09:48
Supreme Leader Ayatakami and Ezel Khani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary
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Guard Corps, IRGC Kuds force, which Israel Defense Forces, IDF had claimed
1:10:01
to have assassinated with an air strike on the 13th of June 2025 during the
1:10:06
start of the Iran Israel war. However, Iranian state media contradicted the IDF
1:10:12
report on the 20th of June that the officials are still alive and they were in stable condition after recovering
1:10:18
from severe injuries from the strike. We had reported that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has listed
1:10:26
what the troops of Operation Rising Lions achieved in a 12-day war with the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating that
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Israel will now pursue the path of making peace with nations in the Middle East and compensate those that suffered
1:10:40
damages. Specifically stating that all the buildings destroyed by Iran ballistic missiles will be rebuilt a new
1:10:46
by the Israeli government for the victims. adding that without the immense achievements in Gaza, in Lebanon, in
1:10:53
Syria, and against the said terrorism in Judea and Samaria, Israel would not have
1:10:59
been able to reach Tehran made the statement on Tuesday evening after Iran President Massud Peskin announced an end
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to the 12 days tensed and frightening military campaigns that the United States, led by President Donald Trump,
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took side with Israel and officially and openly got itself involved in the war on
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Saturday 21, 2025 when US special military troops flew several B2 bombers,
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fighter jets, and attacked three Iranian cities of Foro, Natans, and Isvahan with
1:11:30
allegations that the Iranian nuclear facilities in the cities have been destroyed. allegations several media
1:11:37
reports and authorities in Tehran have dismissed. But in retaliation to the US invasion of the Iranian territory, the
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Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps IRGC launched six missiles into Qatar on
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Monday with the intention to destroy US military base in the Qatari capital of
1:11:55
Doha known as US Al-Buade air base. But according to Qatar state media, Doha
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News, all the missiles were intercepted. We had reported that the head of the Christian Catholic Church, Pope Leo I
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14th, has appealed to all actors involved in the ongoing war in the Middle East and beyond to end the
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battles because, according to the Pope, war only amplifies or creates more problems and no amount of military
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victory can compensate the pains of mothers, the stolen futures and the fear of children, emphasizing that war does
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not solve problem. We had reported that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
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Netanyahu has commended President Trump of the United States US over the night
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attack the US military for the first time for years carried out on Iranian cities of Fordo, Natans and Isvahan
1:12:46
saying like him and President Trump do say that peace comes through strength. The US troops acted with a lot of
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strength while bombing the nuclear facilities in the three cities of Iran. We have reported that the United States,
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US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US military troops have attacked nuclear facilities in the
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Iranian cities of Fordo, Natans and Isvahan on Saturday night, June 21st,
1:13:12
2025 according to US local time of Pacific Standard Time PST, which was
1:13:18
already early morning night on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 for countries on
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Greenwich Meantime, GMT. saying the US military attacks on Iran
1:13:29
was completely successful as White House published photographs of President Trump and his cabinet members said to be
1:13:36
watching the US operations in Iran nuclear sites. Although no authority in
1:13:41
Iran has issued any statement over the attacks and some of the media in Iran are yet to give update on the conditions
1:13:48
of things in the three cities but an apparent military insider media of Iran armed forces. Daily Iran military
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tweeted that residents in the vicinity of Fordo reported no indication of a major explosion while also adding that
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the deputy political editor of Islamic Republic of Iran broadcasting
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was on live TV program in the station saying Iran has already evacuated three
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nuclear sites some time ago. This Israel Defense Forces IDF earlier on Saturday
1:14:20
night posted an aerial view. Recorded video of the Israeli troops bombing a location said to be Isahan nuclear site
1:14:27
facility said the Iranian uranium enrichments recon conversion were taking place. We have reported that 22 persons
1:14:35
suspected to be spies have been arrested in the Iranian province of M with an apparent military insider media that
1:14:41
operate with a verified exocial media handle. Iran armed forces stating that
1:14:46
the 22 individuals were linked to Israeli intelligence services and police authority in according to AFP confirmed
1:14:54
the arrest of the 22 persons the police said are Israeli spies. This Israel
1:15:00
Defense Forces IDF in a statement issued on Saturday morning said that Israeli
1:15:05
troops in a precise attack killed the commander of the Palestine Corps of the Kuds force Sedadi in we had reported
1:15:14
that the India ministry of external affairs in a statement issued on Tuesday says the government of India has moved
1:15:21
India students in Tehran out of the Iranian capital city due to safety concerns following the continuous
1:15:27
exchange of air bombard. arments between Israel and Iran. While at the same time, the government of India advised other
1:15:34
citizens in Tehran that can afford their own transport fair to leave the Iranian capital city immediately, adding that
1:15:41
some citizens of India have been evacuated out of Iran completely through the border with Armenia. this the India
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embassy in Israel had on Sunday advised persons of India origin not to move unnecessarily in Tel Aviv and they
1:15:55
should obey safety instructions from the Israeli authorities and home front command. We had reported that the
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ongoing military campaigns between Israel and Iran on Monday did not spare journalists as the Islamic Republic of
1:16:08
Iran broadcasting III building in Tehran was hit by Israeli missile with the
1:16:14
Israel Defense Forces IDF saying that the media was one of the Israeli military targets to block the military
1:16:21
communications of Iran armed forces which the Iran armed forces immediately
1:16:26
retaliated with ballistic missiles fired into Israel. and IDF in a statement
1:16:32
issued late hours on Monday confirmed that millions of Israeli residents are currently running into bomb shelters
1:16:39
with air raids sirens sounding across several places in Israel. A video currently trending on social media
1:16:46
showed the TV host Sahara fleeing the studio when the station was hit by a
1:16:52
missile during a live broadcast. Although there are reports from Iran that the state media resumed normal
1:16:58
operations minutes after the attack, but there are unconfirmed reports that some journalists were killed in the attack as
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part of the building was completely on fire. This international news agency
1:17:09
Reuters put the total deaths recorded so far since the war began on Friday at
1:17:15
248. Quoting Iranian source of Iran suffering 224 deaths and Israeli source saying
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Israel has recorded 24 deaths. We have reported that not less than 100 persons,
1:17:29
mostly civilians, have been confirmed dead less than 48 hours since on Friday,
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early morning night, Israel and Iran began new massive waves of offensive military campaigns that have forced
1:17:41
commercial airplanes to avoid the troubled Middle East airspace as the two countries fly missiles of mass
1:17:47
destruction in the air corridors, with local media confirming Iran ballistic missile killed 10 persons and injured
1:17:54
more than 20 others at a single building struck at Batyam City in Israel as the
1:17:59
angry Iranian soldiers launched a massive all-night continuous air bombardments campaign against the state
1:18:06
of Israel that earlier on Friday began the new offensive military campaign when it flew fighter jets to strike Iranian
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military homes, nuclear weapon facilities, killing Iran nuclear weapon scientists, military leaders, including
1:18:21
Iranian chief of staff and commander of the Islamic Revolution utionary guards corps IRGC alongside almost 60 civilian
1:18:29
death casualties. This President Donald Trump of the United States, US in a
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statement issued on Friday, shortly after Israeli attack via his personal verified social media handle on his own
1:18:43
truth social media platform, praised and boasted about the military strength and
1:18:48
capability of Israel, saying things will only get worse for Iran because he gave
1:18:53
them a chance to make a deal, but they ignored the chance. adding with some level of mockery that the Iranian
1:18:59
hardliners who spoke bravely are now dead as a result of the Israel attack on Iran, saying with emphasis that the US
1:19:06
produces the best level military equipments anywhere in the world and Israel already has a lot of the US
1:19:13
military leather equipments, adding that Israel knows how to use the weapons and
1:19:18
more will be giving to them. And in another statement issued also through the truth social media platform on
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Saturday, shortly after the unprecedented military parades to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of
1:19:32
the United States Army, President Donald Trump threatened to unleash the full strength and might of the US armed
1:19:39
forces to attack Iran at a level never seen before if Iran dare attack us in
1:19:44
any way, shape, or form. Claiming that the US had nothing to do with the Israeli attack on Iran. Reacting
1:19:51
earlier, Iran Supreme Leader Imm say Ali Kami said Iran will retaliate. Israeli
1:19:57
attack with a strong response of no mercy. Just as Iranian President Massud Peshkian said, Israeli attack on Tehran
1:20:05
on Friday killed military commanders, nuclear scientists, women, and children
1:20:11
while wishing President Donald Trump and US armed forces happy birthday on
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Saturday. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Iran made an
1:20:22
attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump twice, adding that Israel attacked the military and nuclear facilities in
1:20:28
Tehran on Friday because Iran was building intercontinental nuclear weapons that could be used to destroy
1:20:34
Israel and any other country in the world.
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