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President Trump announced the deployment of about 200 international military personnel, including Egyptian, Qatari, Turkish, and Emirati officials, to oversee the Gaza ceasefire. The US will not send troops into Gaza but will establish a command center in Egypt to monitor compliance and support the transition to civilian governance amid ongoing tensions.
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Recent days have seen Hamas executing Palestinians accused of collaboration and resisting Israeli control, amid ongoing clashes and international calls for Hamas to disarm. The US and Israel are urging Hamas to stop violence, disarm, and adhere to a proposed peace plan, as tensions and violence persist in Gaza.
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Australia will send a liaison officer to Israel as part of a US-led international stabilization force supporting the Gaza ceasefire. The force aims to facilitate humanitarian aid, monitor compliance, and support the peace process, amid ongoing violence and diplomatic negotiations involving multiple nations.
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Since the October 10 ceasefire, aid into Gaza has increased but remains below expectations, with only about 24% of the agreed trucks entering. Restrictions and ongoing Israeli military actions continue to hinder humanitarian efforts, leaving residents in dire conditions amid ongoing conflict.
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As of November 11, 2025, the US-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) has fully assumed primary control over humanitarian aid into Gaza, sidelining Israel's previous dominant role. The CMCC, involving over 40 countries, aims to improve aid flow amid ongoing restrictions and security concerns. Meanwhile, Cornell University agreed to a $60 million settlement with the US government to restore federal funding amid investigations into alleged civil rights violations, affirming academic freedom but maintaining diversity programs.
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U.S. military and industry are rapidly developing autonomous and swarm drone technology, with recent deployments in the Middle East and increased domestic manufacturing efforts. These innovations aim to enhance battlefield mass, autonomy, and rapid production, reflecting a shift towards cheaper, disposable drones and autonomous systems amid global competition.
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Syria is focusing on rebuilding its military, following Iran's sudden withdrawal amid advancing rebel forces. The new government relies on loyalists and excludes religious minorities, raising concerns about sectarian tensions. The departure marks a significant shift in regional influence and military support.
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The US military reports increased cooperation with Syrian authorities, including joint operations against ISIS and efforts to integrate Kurdish-led forces with the Syrian government. These developments mark a significant shift in US-Syria relations amid ongoing regional instability.
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Storm Byron has caused at least 16 deaths in Gaza, including children, due to cold, flooding, and structural collapses amid ongoing Israeli restrictions. Displaced families face worsening conditions with floods, damaged shelters, and limited aid, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis worsened by ongoing conflict and blockade.
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On December 13, 2025, a lone ISIS gunman ambushed US and Syrian forces near Palmyra, Syria. Three Americans, including two service members and one civilian interpreter, were killed. The attacker was killed, and the incident marks the first US military fatalities in Syria since the fall of Bashar Assad last year.