Iraq dismisses PMF commanders, and on board a Jordanian aid drop to Gaza


Yasmeen Altaji
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Iraq has dismissed two senior commanders of the paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces over a deadly attack on a government building last month.

The National has boarded a Jordanian aid flight to Gaza.

Hundreds were arrested in London for marching in support of the banned Palestine Action group.

On this morning's episode of Trending Middle East:

Iraq dismisses two senior PMF commanders over attack on government building

Hundreds arrested in London for supporting Palestine Action

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent.

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