occupation
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It lay on the medieval spice route between Asia, the Middle East and Europe, and its strategic position made it a target for colonial occupation, most importantly by Italy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Lebanese officials hope the talks result in a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah, as well as avert a renewed, long-term Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The first attempt in 1872 contained 17 questions and was essentially a house register - recording who lived where, along with basic markers such as age, religion, caste and occupation.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The president called the occupation off after U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
There are groups of people in the Resistance who produce regular news-sheets and distribute them so that people can still find out the truth about this war and the occupation.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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