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Daily Brief: Morning — August 9, 2026
The Piaz Morning Brief for Sunday, August 9, 2026. 7 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Overnight, reports from The New Arab confirm a new deal between Damascus and Moscow. This agreement extends Russia's military footprint in Syria, formalizing access to critical naval and air facilities for decades to come. In this brief: 1. Syria and Russia Solidify Military Base Agreements, Bolstering Regional Presence (The New Arab) 2. Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed Gaza Plan, Exposing Deeper Fissures with Trump Administration (Al-Monitor) 3. US-Israel Disagreement on Gaza Withdrawal…
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