Jimmy Carter faced criticism for appearing weak during the Iranian hostage crisis, but he achieved significant diplomatic successes, including brokering the Camp David Accords and returning the Panama Canal to Panama. Despite his moralistic approach to foreign policy, Carter’s presidency was overshadowed by the Iran debacle, leading to his defeat by Ronald Reagan. However, his post-presidency efforts, such as winning the Nobel Peace Prize and founding the Carter Center, solidified his legacy as a peacemaker and advocate for global health and democracy.
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Israeli strikes hit Damascus, central Syria; monitor says 4 dead
Syrian state media reported that Israel conducted airstrikes near a defence research centre in Damascus and targeted central Syria, resulting in four deaths, according to a monitoring group. Israel stated it struck "military" capabilities in these areas to prevent weapons from reaching jihadist groups. The strikes have been ongoing since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, with Israel also calling for demilitarisation in southern Syria and facing criticism from Western countries for its actions. Full Article
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