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deconfliction

American  
[dee-kuhn-flik-shuhn] / ˌdi kənˈflɪk ʃən /

noun

  • deconflictions
    plural
  1. the act of deconflicting; elimination or avoidance of conflict, such as between nations, agencies, or the statements or reports someone has made.


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The White House official said the deconfliction channel is open and already used by both sides.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

"Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran. 1st real test: Lebanon deconfliction cell," he wrote.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

The reported series of attacks this week comes as the two countries engage in deconfliction talks.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2025

Questions to COGAT, the arm of the Israeli military that implements government policy in the occupied West Bank and Gaza, regarding the system, known as deconfliction, were not immediately returned.

From New York Times Jun. 17, 2024

Human Rights Watch says the eight incidents it documented “reveal fundamental flaws with the so-called deconfliction system, meant to protect aid workers and allow them to safely deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance in Gaza.”

From Seattle Times May 14, 2024

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