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Sep 1
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Hamas leader dead, and Syrian forces att...

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Mohammed Sinwar, the presumed leader of Hamas in Gaza, is dead. Syrian security forces have killed several gunmen in the coastal Alawite heartland. Sudan's paramilitary commander is now the head of a parallel government.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Latest: Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Sinwar

Sudan's RSF chief Gen Mohamed Dagalo sworn in as head of parallel Darfur-based government

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent; and Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.

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