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Israel threatens Yemen with 'plagues', vows to hold Mount Hermon

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has threatened Yemen with a 'Biblical' plague affecting firstborn children, following airstrikes on Sanaa

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26 August, 2025
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Kuwait's ex-defence minister jailed for seven years

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26 November, 2023
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Israel: Defence Minister visits occupied West Bank

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03 April, 2023
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US 'worried' extremist may become Israel defence minister

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10 November, 2022
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Turkey calls for 'ceasefire' between Russia, Ukraine

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11 October, 2022
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Ukraine crisis: UK defence minister cancels holiday

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13 February, 2022
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Tunisia's Defence Minister pressed by lawmakers on riots

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20 January, 2021
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Lebanon's defence minister blames deteriorating economy on Syrian refugees

The New Arab
15 December, 2019
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Iran unveils three new precision-guided missiles

The New Arab & agencies
06 August, 2019
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Saudi crown prince names his brother as defence deputy

The New Arab
24 February, 2019
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Iraq speaker seeks pardon for Saddam's defence minister

The New Arab
04 May, 2018
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German defence minister warns against IS 'safe havens'

The New Arab & agencies
15 January, 2018
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Arab bloc 'must apologise' to Qatar before dialogue

The New Arab
24 August, 2017
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Arab bloc 'must apologise' to Qatar before dialogue

The New Arab
24 August, 2017
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Israeli tank fire targets Gaza Strip

The New Arab & agencies
04 September, 2016
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Defence minister sacked as Iraqi forces retake Mosul town

The New Arab
25 August, 2016
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Israel talks up sectarian partition in Syria

The New Arab
15 February, 2016
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Saudi-led coalition strikes targets in Yemen's rebel held Sanaa

The New Arab & agencies
21 September, 2015
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France tightens bonds with Saudis with projects worth billions

The New Arab & agencies
23 June, 2015