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Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

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(1)2nd core unit of Japanese ground troops arrives in Kuwait

(1)2nd core unit of Japanese ground troops arrives in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Members of the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) alight from their plane on arrival at Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait on March 13 before heading for Iraq to participate in reconstruction operations there.

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(2)2nd core unit of Japanese ground troops arrives in Kuwait

(2)2nd core unit of Japanese ground troops arrives in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - One of female officers in the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) speaks to reporters on arrival at Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait on March 13 before heading for Iraq to participate in reconstruction operations there.

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(2)2nd core unit of Japan ground troops heads for Iraq

(2)2nd core unit of Japan ground troops heads for Iraq

CHITOSE, Japan - One of two government planes carrying the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) troops takes off from the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 for Kuwait. The 190 troops, including 11 female troops, will be followed by the third and last contingent consisting of some 120 officers to be dispatched to the southern Iraqi city of Samawah later in March.

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(1)2nd core unit of Japan ground troops heads for Iraq

(1)2nd core unit of Japan ground troops heads for Iraq

CHITOSE, Japan - Family members wave flags as the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) troops leave the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 for Kuwait en route to Iraw to participate in reconstruction operations there.

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(4)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(4)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - Members of the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) march past their family members during a send-off ceremony at the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 before their departure for Kuwait en route to Iraq to participate in reconstruction operations there.

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(3)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(3)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - One of 11 female officers who have been included in the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) waves at her colleagues as she leaves the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 12 en route to Kuwait to participate in reconstruction operations in Iraq. The female officers are expected to engage in medical and signal communication operations in Iraq.

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(6)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(6)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - A member of the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) is presented with paper cranes during a send-off ceremony prior to departure from the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 for Kuwait en route to Iraq to participate in reconstruction operations there.

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(5)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(5)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - Eleven female members who are joining the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) pose for pictures before a send-off ceremony is held at the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 prior to their departure for Kuwait en route to Iraq to participate in reconstruction operations there.

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(2)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(2)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - Seen off by their families and fellows, members of the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) leave the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 en route to Kuwait to participate in reconstruction operations in Iraq. The 190 troops will be followed by the GSDF's third unit, consisting of some 120 officers, to be dispatched to the southern Iraqi city of Samawah later in March. With the third unit joining, the 550 GSDF troops will assemble in full force in Samawah.

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(1)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(1)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - Buses carrying members of the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) leave the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 en route to Kuwait to participate in reconstruction operations in Iraq. The 190 troops include about 10 female officers, who are expected to engage in medical and signal communication operations.

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(2)2nd core unit of Japanese ground troops arrives in Kuwait

(2)2nd core unit of Japanese ground troops arrives in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - One of female officers in the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) speaks to reporters on arrival at Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait on March 13 before heading for Iraq to participate in reconstruction operations there. (Kyodo)

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(2)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(2)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - Seen off by their families and fellows, members of the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) leave the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 en route to Kuwait to participate in reconstruction operations in Iraq. The 190 troops will be followed by the GSDF's third unit, consisting of some 120 officers, to be dispatched to the southern Iraqi city of Samawah later in March. With the third unit joining, the 550 GSDF troops will assemble in full force in Samawah. (Kyodo)

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(1)2nd core unit of Japanese ground troops arrives in Kuwait

(1)2nd core unit of Japanese ground troops arrives in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Members of the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) alight from their plane on arrival at Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait on March 13 before heading for Iraq to participate in reconstruction operations there. (Kyodo)

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(1)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(1)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - Buses carrying members of the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) leave the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 en route to Kuwait to participate in reconstruction operations in Iraq. The 190 troops include about 10 female officers, who are expected to engage in medical and signal communication operations. (Kyodo)

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(6)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(6)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - A member of the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) is presented with paper cranes during a send-off ceremony prior to departure from the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 for Kuwait en route to Iraq to participate in reconstruction operations there. (Kyodo)

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(5)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(5)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - Eleven female members who are joining the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) pose for pictures before a send-off ceremony is held at the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 prior to their departure for Kuwait en route to Iraq to participate in reconstruction operations there. (Kyodo)

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(4)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(4)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - Members of the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) march past their family members during a send-off ceremony at the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 13 before their departure for Kuwait en route to Iraq to participate in reconstruction operations there. (Kyodo)

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(3)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

(3)2nd core GSDF unit to leave for Kuwait

CHITOSE, Japan - One of 10 female officers who have been included in the second core unit of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) waves at her colleagues as she leaves the Chitose air base in Hokkaido on March 12 en route to Kuwait to participate in reconstruction operations in Iraq. The female officers are expected to engage in medical and signal communication operations in Iraq. (Kyodo)

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