After months of delay, the Senate successfully passed a USD 95 billion package aimed at providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, CNN reported. The bipartisan effort marks a significant victory for President Joe Biden, congressional Democrats, and Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who has been a staunch advocate for […]
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Israel’s Foreign Minister lobbies EU ministers to impose more sanctions on Iran
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz directed the management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ representation to the European Union and the Israeli embassies in Europe to increase the campaign against Iran among the European Union countries in preparation for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting of the European Foreign Ministers to discuss the issue […]
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Israel fires missiles in retaliatory strike against Iran, says US official
Israel launched missile strikes against Tehran during early hours on Friday morning (local time), ABC News reported citing a senior US official. However, the official could not confirm whether Syria and Iraq sites were hit as well. The report came shortly after local sources reported blasts in Isfahan region in […]
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Israel ‘still intercepting cruise missiles’ in Iranian barrage
The Israel Defense Forces said its fighter jets were “still intercepting cruise missiles outside the country’s borders” in the early hours of Sunday morning as Iran fired drones and missiles in its first direct attack on Israel. According to the IDF, more than 200 missiles and drones had been launched. US military forces intercepted many drones, but did […]
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“Vicious cycle of attack and counter-attack will lead nowhere”: UNGA president on Iran’s attack on Israel
United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis said while expressing deep concerns on Sunday in response to the Iran’s attack on Israel, that this vicious cycle of attack and counter-attack will lead nowhere, but inevitably, to more death, suffering and misery. Francis said in a press release, “I am deeply concerned about the unfolding […]
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Israel closes schools, educational systems in wake of Iran’s airstrikes
Israel, in a move to protect its citizens, has announced to close all schools and other educational systems, effective Sunday, as the country’s defence forces remain on high alert following Iran hitting Israel with over 200 projectiles, the Jerusalem Post reported. Moreover, it further urged the Israeli civilians to be vigilant, to […]
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India calls for immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint in wake of hostilities between Israel, Iran
After Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Israel, India on Sunday expressed concerns highlighting the threat to the peace and security in the region. lndia called for an immediate de-escalation, urging all parties to exercise restraint, refrain from violence, and return to diplomatic negotiations, the Ministry of External Affairs […]
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Commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran, its proxies is “ironclad”: US President Biden
US President Joe Biden met with the national security team for updates on Iran’s attacks against Israel, further calling its commitment to Israel’s security against threats from proxies and Iran “ironclad.” In the wake of Iranian drone strikes on Israel last night, US President Biden held meeting with his national […]
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“Conflict with Israeli regime, stay away”: Iran warns US after drone strikes on Israel
Iran came out in defence of its retaliatory attack on Israel on Saturday in response to an attack on its consulate in Syria, saying that the “matter can be deemed concluded”. In a stern warning for Israel’s closest ally, Iran asked US to stay away from the ongoing conflict with […]
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Israel calls for emergency UNSC meet as Iran strikes its territory, demands ‘terrorist’ tag for its revolutionary guards corps
In the wake of the Iranian drone strikes on its soil in response to the attack on its consulate in Syria, Israel put in a request with the United Nations Security Council to immediately convene a meeting to unequivocally condemn Iran and designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as […]
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Israel apologises for deaths of aid workers, strikes on Hamas continue
As airstrikes on Hamas targets in Khan Yunis continued, the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday apologized for an attack on an aid convoy, saying the strike resulted from a “misidentification.” Seven workers from the World Central Kitchen were killed on Monday night when their convoy delivering food was struck in […]
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Israel’s Defence Minister in US says lack of Gaza victory could lead to war in North
Israel’s Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant is in Washington and spoke about his upcoming meetings with American officials. “I am now beginning my visit to Washington as a representative of the State of Israel, on behalf of the Government of Israel,” he said. “I came here to reflect the importance of strengthening the IDF […]
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Israel intensifies air strikes on Hamas, presses operations in hospital compound
Israeli fighter jets struck over 60 Hamas targets across Gaza during the last 24 hours, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday morning. Targets included tunnel shafts, terror infrastructure, and a launching area from where rockets were fired at the Israeli city of Sderot. Security forces also continued a raid on the Shifa Hospital compound […]
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US intelligence report raises concerns over Netanyahu’s political “viability” as leader of Israel
US intelligence community has highlighted concerns over the political future of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, indicating that his “viability as a leader” is “in jeopardy,” CNN reported. The annual report from the US intelligence community, presented to Congress, suggests that “distrust of Netanyahu’s ability to rule has deepened and […]
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Israel: Airstrike eliminates terrorist who killed Israeli officer in Gaza
The Israeli military eliminated the terrorist who killed a reserve officer, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday morning. IDF troops directed an airstrike on the terrorist who killed Maj. (Res.) Amishar Ben David. The 43-year-old Ben David was head of the Commando Brigade chief’s forward command team. He was killed on Friday in southern […]