Mideast News Stories
Israel pledges response to Iran strikes as allies push restraint
Israel's armed forces chief has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack against the country, even after appeals for restraint poured in from world leaders fearing wider regional conflict. During six months of war between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hamas in Gaza, Iran's proxies...
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How far did the US go to intercept Iran’s retaliation against Israel?
Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles marked the culmination of a tense two weeks in which Washington engaged in whirlwind efforts to prepare for the expected retaliation. American aircraft downed dozens of drones and missiles when Iran launched the attack on...
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UN Chief Cuterres: Middle East, World can’t afford more war
António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, urged self-restraint from both Iran and Israel during an emergency session of the Security Council, warning of the real danger of a devastating full-scale war in the Middle East. The UN Security Council convened on Sunday at the request...
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Israel, Iran trade accusations at Security Council meeting
An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, on Sunday. Reuters Israel and Iran accused one another Sunday at the United Nations of being the main threat to peace in the Middle East, each calling on the Security Council to...
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Israel, Iran and the Gaza endgame
No victims, very little damage, over 90% of drones intercepted. Iran’s attack on Israel was a mighty show of force of Israeli defense, a blessing in disguise. US President Joe Biden wanted Israel to call off further retaliations, and Israel complied. There might have been backdoor talks between...
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UN Security Council set to meet after Iran’s attack on Israel
The United Nations Security Council was set to meet later today after Israel requested it condemn Iran's attack and designate the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation. Iran's Fars news agency quoted a source as saying Tehran was closely watching Jordan, which might become the next target is...
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Israel pounds Gaza as Iran attack threat puts region on edge
Residents reported heavy Israeli fire in central Gaza on Friday, with regional tensions soaring after Iran threatened reprisals over...
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Iran aims to contain fallout in Israel response, won’t be hasty: sources
Iran has signalled to Washington that it will respond to Israel’s attack on its Syrian embassy in a way that aims to avoid major escalation, as Tehran presses demands including a Gaza truce, Iranian sources said. ......
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Netanyahu has launched a war Israel can never win
On 7 April the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), marking six months since the start of the war, announced that the 98th Commando Division had been withdrawn from southern Gaza after a battle in the city of Khan Yunis had been “concluded”. The division will now “recuperate and prepare for future...
photo: AP / Fatima Shbair
UN Security Council fails to reach 'consensus' on Palestinian membership
UN Security Council members failed to reach a consensus on Thursday on a bid by Palestinians for full UN membership. The effort is now likely headed for a more formal council vote. The Palestinians have had observer status at the world body since 2012. They have lobbied for years to gain full...
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