The US and Iraqi governments announced the end of the international military coalition to destroy ISIS’s caliphate in Iraq and Syria, ten years after its establishment by the Obama administration. The coalition’s mission is set to conclude next year, but US military advisers will remain in Iraq to assist the government on counterterrorism efforts. The deadline does not necessarily mean an immediate withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.
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Leaders ‘should respect’ wishes of Palestinians to stay in Gaza: Palestinian UN envoy
Palestinian envoy to the UN, Riyad Mansour, emphasizes that Palestinians should remain in Gaza despite Trump's suggestion of resettlement, stating their homeland is Gaza and leaders should respect their choice. Trump's proposal was made during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, following an Israeli offensive in response to Hamas's attack that resulted in numerous casualties and widespread destruction. The UN reports a high number of displaced Palestinians and widespread destruction in Gaza, with many...
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