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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Naomi Shemer, Israeli singer-songwriter (died 2004) was born. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1967, Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment was born. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

US Senator Lindsey Graham spearheaded historic Saudi-Israel normalisation push in final weeks: Report

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July 13, 2026

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US Senator Lindsey Graham spearheaded historic Saudi-Israel normalisation push in final weeks: Report

Graham maintained that the success of the initiative hinged on clearing two formidable domestic political obstacles: mobilising sufficient bipartisan consensus within Congress and ensuring the Israeli leadership was prepared to accommodate Riyadh's baseline stipulations.

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Syria welcomes US decision to initiate delisting from terrorism blacklist

Damascus, 8 July (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic welcomes the announcement by the United States of America, following today’s discussions between His Excellency President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic and His Excellency President Donald Trump of the United States of America, of the initiation of the process of rescinding Syria’s designation as a State []

Libyan News Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Al-Menfi: The American initiative on Libya is welcome if it is presented through national constitutional institutions

Al-Menfi / American Initiative / Libya / Welcome / Presented / Through / National Constitutional Institutions

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham spent his last few weeks pushing for Saudi-Israel peace. Here's why

US Senator Lindsey Graham viewed Saudi-Israel ties normalisation as the biggest achievement in a wider post-war plan for West Asia.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham spearheaded historic Saudi-Israel normalisation push in final weeks: Report

Washington DC [US], July 13 (ANI): In the final weeks leading up to his sudden demise, senior US Senator Lindsey Graham was actively spearheading a major diplomatic push aimed at brokering a historic normalisation pact between Saudi Arabia and Israel, according to a report by US media outlet Axios.The 71-year-old South Carolina Republican, who famously transitioned from a vocal critic of Donald Trump into one of

Libya Review

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· Jun 22, 2026

104 Libyan MPs Back US Initiative

A total of 104 members of Libya’s House of Representatives have now expressed support for a United States-backed initiative aimed at ending years of political division, unifying state institutions and paving the way for presidential and parliamentary elections. The endorsement includes a statement issued on Sunday by 57 MPs, following an earlier declaration on Friday [] The post 104 Libyan MPs Back US Initiative appeared first on LibyaReview.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

Sanaa government declares full support for Sayyed Al-Houthi’s address

SANAA, June 24 ((YPA) – The Sanaa government declared on Tuesday its full support for and commitment to implementing the directives made by Yemen’s Ansarullah movement leader Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi in his statement marking the Hijri year 1448 AH. In a statement, the government said the call comes at a critical stage in Yemen’s history, []

Attack the System

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· Jul 4, 2026

UN, MSM: Israel Is Deliberately and Genocidally Murdering Children

Kevin Barrett Jul 03, 2026 By Kevin Barrett, for American Free Press American mass media have historically demonized Palestinians and downplayed or covered up Israel’s crimes. But on June 24, Americans woke up to a CNN headline that must have made more than a few of them choke [] The post UN, MSM: Israel Is Deliberately and Genocidally Murdering Children first appeared on Attack the System.

Saudi Gazette

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· Jul 9, 2026

Saudi Arabia welcomes US move to remove Syria from terrorism list

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the United States' decision to begin procedures to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, where it has remained since 1979.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom's support for the positive steps being taken by the Syrian government to strengthen the country's security and stability, rebuild state institutions and fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people for a more stable and prosperous future.U.S. President Donald Trump informed Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the decision during their meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said lifting the designation would unlock international trade and investment, give Syria a chance to rebuild, and open up a new chapter for the Syrian people.

World Israel News

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· Jul 4, 2026

WATCH: Netanyahu sends America a celebratory Independence Day message

Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated the United States on its 250th anniversary of independence, reaffirming the deep bond and shared values both nations uphold in defending freedom around the world. The post WATCH: Netanyahu sends America a celebratory Independence Day message appeared first on World Israel News.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

Netanyahu blames ‘juvenile delinquents’ for blocking Khanna on West Bank visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed “juvenile delinquents” for stopping and harassing Rep. Ro Khanna’s (D-CA) delegation in the West Bank. In a Saturday post on X, Khanna said that while visiting the West Bank, he was stopped and detained by “Israeli settlers, brandishing American-made M4s.” He said that when the Israel Defense Forces arrived at []

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 29, 2026

Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation against Syria

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, condemned in the strongest terms the blatant Israeli attacks and repeated incursions into Syrian territory,

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Israeli Settlers Armed With US M4 Rifles Detain Congressman Ro Khanna in West Bank

US Congressman Ro Khanna was held for over an hour by armed Israeli settlers with American-made M4 rifles at Khirbet Zanuta in the West Bank, with his aide calling the US Embassy for help. The incident left Khanna more resolved to run for president in 2028 and to introduce H.Res.1092 calling for Magnitsky sanctions against Israeli ministers.

MS NOW

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· Jul 11, 2026

Rep. Khanna says he was held by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank

When a translator told the settlers that Khanna was a U.S. lawmaker, they laughed and said they didn’t care, a spokesperson told MS NOW. The post Rep. Khanna says he was held by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank appeared first on MS NOW.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Why Lindsey Graham ‘Went Ballistic’ When Israel Tried To Turn Down Billions In U.S. Aid

THE BREAKDOWN: Following the sudden death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham at age 71 on July 11, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that the lawmaker once fiercely rejected a proposal to taper U.S. military aid to Israel down to zero. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed Sunday morning that the late U.S. Senator [] Why Lindsey Graham ‘Went Ballistic’ When Israel Tried To Turn Down Billions In U.S. Aid

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Graham: A war-mongering senator in graveyard of history

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Lindsey Graham was one of the foremost advocates of American military interventions in West Asia, the escalation of economic sanctions against Iran, and unconditional support for the Zionist regime.

The Media Line

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· Jul 10, 2026

US Begins Process To Remove Syria From Terrorism List, Signaling Major Shift in Relations 

[DAMASCUS] The United States on Wednesday officially began [] The post US Begins Process To Remove Syria From Terrorism List, Signaling Major Shift in Relations appeared first on The Media Line.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 11, 2026

Chabad rabbis from Florida met with Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a special and moving meeting with a delegation of Chabad emissaries and prominent rabbis from communities in Florida.

Calgary Sun

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· Jul 13, 2026

Letters, July 13, 2026: ‘Liberals tougher on Canadian protesters than autocratic regimes’

Hypocritical Liberals Brian Lilley’s article in Friday’s Sun (‘If Carney can avoid lecturing the Saudis — why not Trump?’) should get every reader thinking about the latest Carney virtue-signalling display over in Saudi Arabia. It was so politically mature and correct to declare that Canada will no longer judge and opine on how foreign governments []

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

The View under fire for opposition to open dialogue after Vance appearance

Journalist and author Jacqueline Toboroff calls out The View after JD Vance made a recent appearance on the program. “They are not rooting for America, we see it time and time again,” Ms Toboroff told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “They are not really open to free dialogue. “It’s what JD Vance said, it is probably easier negotiating with Iran than anyone on The View, just listening to it is insanity.”

Libertarian Institute

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· Jul 12, 2026

American Congressman Detained By Israeli Settlers with American Rifles in the West Bank

California Representative Ro Khanna says he was stopped by Israeli settlers armed with American rifles in the West Bank. The Congressman explained that when the IDF arrived, they sided with the settlers and continued his detention. “Israeli settlers, brandishing American made M4s, detained me other Americans on my trip to Palestine,” Rep Khanna wrote []

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 1, 2026

US – Saudi Arabia: Tense talks between Trump and Salman as Washington considers reducing military presence in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s initial refusal to support the United States in its operation in the Strait of Hormuz has caused a deep rift in relations, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report highlights a tense phone call between Trump and the Saudi crown prince, as well as signals from Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent Gulf visit The post US – Saudi Arabia: Tense talks between Trump and Salman as Washington considers reducing military presence in the Kingdom appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Hill

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· Jul 11, 2026

Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said on Saturday he was detained for over an hour in the West Bank earlier this week by Israeli settlers and that the detention continued with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers arrived on the scene. “Israeli settlers, brandishing American made M4s, detained me other Americans on my trip to Palestine,”...

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 2, 2026

Saudi’s strategy for Yemen: a stick for the southerners, a carrot for Europe’s defense ministries

Saudi Arabia’s Yemen policy master, Riyadh’s ambassador Mohammed al-Jaber, believes in stick-and-carrot diplomacy—he shows the stick to Yemen’s dissenters and the carrot to Europe’s defense ministries. And it’s a contradiction that now runs straight through Europe’s own legal order. Al‑Jaber is no ordinary envoy. Since 2014 he has combined the post of ambassador with a [] The post Saudi’s strategy for Yemen: a stick for the southerners, a carrot for Europe’s defense ministries appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Long War Journal

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· Jul 9, 2026

US moves to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism

The Trump administration initiated a rescission of Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism on July 8. The decision follows President Donald Trump's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara and comes amid broader US and European efforts to reintegrate Syria into the international community. The post US moves to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 8, 2026

US to remove Syria from terror blacklist, in new boost to Sharaa

The United States said Wednesday it will delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decades-old designation that severely impeded investment, in a new vote of confidence in leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. The United States has listed Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism since 1979.

ScheerPost

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· Jul 5, 2026

Former CIA Analyst: Trump’s Iran Deal Was a Surrender—Now Washington Wants to Rewrite It

Joshua Scheer As Washington celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson argues that the real story is unfolding thousands of miles away in the Persian Gulf. In this wide-ranging conversation with Glenn Diesen, Johnson contends that the Trump administration’s memorandum of understanding with Iran was driven less by diplomacy than by mounting energy []

Times of India

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· Jul 11, 2026

US lawmaker Ro Khanna says Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles detained him in West Bank

US Representative Ro Khanna reported being detained by armed Israeli settlers. The incident occurred while he was visiting a destroyed Palestinian village. Israeli security forces eventually intervened and dispersed the settlers. Khanna stated the trip strengthened his resolve for a presidential run. He also criticized US support for Israel and called for action against alleged genocide.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Military Incursions in Southern Syria

Riyadh, June 29 (QNA) - Saudi Arabia has condemned Israeli military incursions into Syrian territory and the shelling of the southern governorates of Quneitra and Daraa, describing the actions as continued violations of international law and regional stability.

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