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    US military accuses Iran of ‘egregious ceasefire violation’ after missile strike on Kuwait

    The attack on Kuwait, which the U.S. Central Command said happened late Wednesday night, was the latest flare-up to shake the fragile ceasefire. WASHINGTON — The U.S. military on Thursday slammed Iran for violating a fragile ceasefire after Kuwait reported coming under attack in the latest flare-up that threatened ongoing negotiations to end the war. U.S. Central Command said that Kuwait had intercepted missiles launched by Iran late Wednesday night, calling the Iranian attack on one of America’s top allies in the Persian Gulf an “egregious ceasefire violation.” Kuwait had earlier announced an attack on its territory, and Iran said…

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    US military posts video of deadly strike against suspected drug boat in the Pacific

    The Pentagon inspector general’s office said the review was “self-initiated.” It will not probe the legality of the strikes. WASHINGTON — The U.S. military on Wednesday struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in an unspecified part of the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men. U.S. Southern Command posted video on social media showing a boat resting on the water before being struck by an explosion. The last few seconds of the video show smoke and fire rising from the boat. A day earlier, U.S. forces had launched a strike on an alleged drug vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing…

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    Israel says strikes killed Hamas military leader just days after his predecessor died

    At least five people were killed and 12 injured in Tuesday’s strike on the eve of Eid al-Adha, a major Muslim holiday, according to local hospitals. GAZA STRIP, — Israel said Wednesday it targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas’ military wing during airstrikes in Gaza City less than two weeks after killing his predecessor. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz and the Israeli military said the strikes, which were carried out on Tuesday, killed Mohammed Odeh. This story continues below. Family members of a man called Mohammed Odeh said he was killed in the strike, but…