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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 13

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 13 of 186.

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  1. PoliticsMiddle EastConflictBorder Security

    Israeli Strikes in Gaza City Cause Injuries

    Multiple Israeli drone and airstrikes in Gaza City have resulted in injuries, including serious ones. The strikes targeted groups of civilians near Khadija mosque in the north and Al-Thirteen Street in the south of the city. Two people were wounded near Khadija mosque, while several others were injured, including critically, in the Al-Thirteen Street area. One civilian was killed in the southern Gaza City strike.
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  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    U.S. Advises Citizens in Israel to Consider Leaving Due to Tensions

    The U.S. Embassy in Israel has advised its citizens to consider leaving the country due to the potential for unexpected escalation in tensions. The U.S. State Department has also warned of significant escalation with Iran. The Israeli website Walla described the recent statement by the U.S. embassy in Jordan as another sign of an impending escalation in the Middle East.
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  4. PoliticsWarMiddle East

    Russian Anxiety Levels Surge to December 2022 Levels

    A recent poll by FOM shows that 57% of Russians believe their surroundings are predominantly anxious, up from 53% the previous week. This is the highest level since December 2022, with anxiety having been prevalent since April. The war in Ukraine was cited as the most notable event of the week by 43% of respondents. Political scientists attribute the increase in anxiety to the negative information agenda.
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  15. PoliticsJudiciaryElectionsMiddle East

    Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Conditions Elections on National Understanding

    Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated that Venezuela will hold new elections when 'all national political actors' reach an understanding. She ruled out foreign supervision and declined to set a timeline, emphasizing the need for national reconciliation and reduced political polarization before elections can be held. Rodríguez did not confirm if she plans to run for president.
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  16. WorldMiddle East

    Laos Police Raid 'Three Rivers Chinese City' in Vientiane

    Today afternoon, the 'Three Rivers Chinese City' (Three Rivers Market) in Vientiane, Laos, was raided by Lao police. It's unclear whether the raid targeted telecom fraud or other illegal activities. Official announcement is pending. Netizens reported that the apartment building has a door access control system, requiring an elevator card swipe. Property management did not notify residents.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Traffic Disruption on Avenida Francisco de Miranda for Tower Demolition

    The Chacao municipality has announced that vehicle traffic on Avenida Francisco de Miranda in Los Palos Grandes will be affected on Saturday, August 1, due to controlled demolition work on the facade of Torre Parque Ávila, formerly known as the HP tower. The demolition is necessary due to earthquake damage. Traffic control devices will be deployed to redirect drivers and pedestrians in the area.
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  20. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsrael

    Israeli Raids in Gaza Result in Multiple Martyrs

    Israeli raids on Gaza have resulted in multiple Palestinian martyrs, with reports varying from 3 to 5 deaths. The raids targeted different areas including Al-Sabra, Deir Al-Balah, Al-Nusairat, and Gaza City. The identities of some martyrs were confirmed: Mahmoud Mohammad Fatair, Hassan Ibrahim Qahman, Ali Amad Al-Taramis, and Saber Abu Rabee'. Hospitals in Gaza reported treating wounded individuals as well.
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