BAGHDAD: Iraq is currently holding more than 5,000 ISIS members transferred from Syria, the Justice Ministry confirmed on Friday. Spokesperson Ahmed Laibi said the group includes over 270 Iraqi nationals, more than 3,000 Syrians, and other foreign nationals. All detainees are held in a single prison facility and will face investigation and prosecution under Iraqi […]
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Israel lobbies US over F-35 deals and Iran, Gaza files
Israel is lobbying in Washington to influence US decisions on Iran, the Gaza Strip, and regional military deals, including halting F-35 fighter jet sales to Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Officials held high-level meetings to discuss Gaza, Iran, and bilateral cooperation with Washington. Israeli leaders stressed the importance of maintaining the country’s military technological edge amid […]