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Podcast: Trending Middle East
Episode: Syria builds national army and Hajj begins today
Description: There has been more deadly violence near an aid distribution site in Gaza. Syria has recruited half of its planned national army. The Hajj pilgrimage begins today.
On this morning's episode of Trending Middle East:
At least 27 killed and 90 injured near Gaza aid distribution centre in Rafah
UN calls for investigation into Palestinian deaths near Gaza aid site as Israel pushes back
Syria has recruited half of planned 200,000-strong army, military sources say
Under pressure, Kurdish militia resumes integration talks with Damascus
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