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Intelligence digest: Middle East, 25 November – 1 December 2012

The Middle East shown on a globe (Photo: Source and context unknown)
The Middle East shown on a globe (Photo: Source and context unknown)

Security news and strategic analysis from across the Middle East.

Headlines for the week ending 1 December 2012:

  • Palestinians win upgraded UN status; Israel responds with financial sanctions and plans for new East Jerusalem settlement.
  • Afghan Taliban attack US base in Jalalabad.
  • Iran planning indigenous S-300 missile system.
  • Pakistan tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
  • Syria cluster bomb attack reportedly kills 10 children.

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Source: Open Briefing (United Kingdom)