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7 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Turkey develops homegrown air defense system it calls Steel Dome
Turkey is building an integrated air defense system called the Steel Dome, designed to rely entirely on domestic technology and provide comprehensive coverage across Turkish territory.
London exhibition weaves Muslim history into European narrative
An exhibition at London's V&A East Storehouse features three large tapestries by artist Shahed Saleem exploring Muslim communities, European Islamic history, and contemporary anti-immigration policy.
55 members of Gaza family found dead under building rubble
Rescue teams in Gaza City recovered the bodies of 55 Palestinians from the Malka family beneath a collapsed building two years after they sought shelter during an Israeli bombing campaign.
Israeli settlers deploy flags across West Bank in show of control
Israeli settlers have deployed thousands of flags across roads in the occupied West Bank, a tactic local Palestinians say is designed to assert permanent Israeli presence and discourage Palestinian habitation.
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon and Beqaa Valley
Israeli warplanes struck the southern Lebanese town of Mifdoun and hit positions near Ain al-Tineh in the Beqaa Valley, according to Al Jazeera.
US election calendar constrains response to Iran conflict
The Trump administration is attempting to contain fighting with Iran until after November midterms, relying on economic pressure rather than military escalation while public opposition to the conflict grows.
In Hadramout, date harvest sustains farmers with limited alternatives
In the Hadramout region of eastern Yemen, small farmers have limited economic options beyond the annual date harvest, which provides both income and food security for families with few other resources.
