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News of October 5, 2026

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Germany Announces $1.5 Billion in Military Aid for Ukraine

Ukraine and Germany have signed a $1.5 billion arms deal to help counter a surge in Russian drone attacks, as a solidarity visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday coincided with fresh strikes and air-raid sirens in Kyiv. The aid for weapons includes combat drones and supporting Ukraine's battered energy sector, which Russia is targeting to cut off heating and power during the freezing winter months, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on his X account.

Asharq Al-Awsat English

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October 7 families join election race with hope of healing Israel

By Maayan Lubell and Emily RoseTEL AVIV, Oct 5 (Reuters) - One was inspired by her son's last stand trying to fight off attackers rampaging through a kibbutz. Another by her son's final words as militants tossed grenades into a bomb shelter packed with fleeing revellers from a music festival. A third by the brothers he campaigned to bring home from captivity in Gaza.

Al-Monitor

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Strike on WFP Aid Trucks in Sudan Kills One

One person was killed in an airstrike targeting a convoy carrying aid supplies in Sudan’s South Kordofan region on Saturday, the World Food Program (WFP) said. Meanwhile, tensions gripped Port Sudan following a horrible murder that shocked the city. In a statement issued on Sunday, the UN agency strongly condemned the aerial attack that hit two contracted trucks carrying WFP food commodities in South Kordofan.

Asharq Al-Awsat English

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For freed Israeli hostages, every moment is now precious

By Shir Torem and Hannah ConfinoTEL AVIV, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Taken with their children or alone. Held for weeks, months or years. Confined in captors' homes or Hamas tunnels as war raged above them. Israeli former hostages seized on October 7 say they now cherish even the smallest moments of freedom.Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack was Israel's single deadliest day. The militants rampaged through villages, a music festival and army bases, killing 1,200 people and dragging 251 hostages back to Gaza.

Al-Monitor

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Is Britain fuelling the war in Yemen?

Fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis is at its worst since the 2022 truce, and nearly 130,000 Yemenis have been displaced in recent weeks. Now UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved RAF refuelling for Saudi fighter jets. The government calls it time-limited and defensive.

Middle East Eye

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Yemen’s government calls for international support against Houthis

Yemen’s government calls for international support against Houthis The foreign minister of Yemen’s government is requesting the international community's backing against the Houthis. for more support to defeat the Houthis, saying it’s “in the world’s interest” for the country to be stable. "We call upon our brothers, friends, and the international community to support the Yemeni people, their state, and their national institutions in confronting the terrorist Houthi militia, which seizes thei…

Middle East Eye

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Watch: German police detain anti-genocide protesters on Unity Day

Watch: German police detain anti-genocide protesters on Unity Day German police were seen violently detaining several anti-genocide protesters during Unity Day demonstrations, as protesters gathered to condemn Israel’s genocide in Gaza and chanted “Free Palestine”. Footage shows officers forcibly removing and detaining protesters during the demonstration. A woman carrying an Israeli flag was also seen behind police lines. Protesters described her as a provocateur, while police appeared to pro…

Middle East Eye

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Gaza family mourns Christian mother and daughter

Gaza family mourns Christian mother and daughter Mary Abu Dawud and her mother Maysaa were among the five Palestinians killed in the al-Asala residential building, after three strikes hit the area at around 1.30am, according to Palestinian authorities and church representatives. "My mother was thrown against the wall by the force of the explosion, and my grandmother was engulfed in flames after the missile hit the house," 14 year-old Fuad told Middle East Eye. "Today, I lost the most precious…

Middle East Eye

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