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US and Israel 'planted' media leaks alleging tensions before Iran attack: Report
According to The Washington Post, the US and Israel manipulated news reports to give a misleading impression of tension between their governments before launching an attack on Iran in June 2025. This ...
To Deter Turkey, Israel Mulls Joint Force With Greece, Cyprus
According to Amichai Stein's report for JPost, Israel is considering the formation of joint military forces or collaborative defense initiatives with Greece and Cyprus in response to perceived threats...
Death penalty bill to include Palestinians imprisoned for 7 October, Ben Gvir says
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has updated the 'Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill' to allow execution of Palestinian detainees accused of involvement in the October 7, 2023 attacks...
Palestinians 'drowning' as rain and wind uproot more Gaza tents
Heavy rain and strong winds have flooded and uprooted tents in the Gaza Strip, significantly worsening living conditions for Palestinians amidst an Israeli blockade that limits supplies of shelters. A...
UN rights chief calls on Israel to end 'apartheid system' in West Bank
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released a report documenting that Israel's actions towards Palestinians in the occupied West Bank constitute an apartheid system and systematic d...
Trump administration reviewing Israel's 'military edge' as it eyes Gulf arms deals, sources say
The Trump administration is reviewing Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME) as it considers significant arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Qatar that could upset the military balance in the Middle East...
Gaza 'dying slowly' amid collapsing buildings and severe cold
At least 31 Palestinians have died due to harsh winter conditions in Gaza since the start of the season. Six more deaths occurred over the past day, including one child who succumbed to exposure. Anot...
The Evolution of American Policy in Eastern Mediterranean (2000-2025): Energy, Alliances and New Strategic Balance
An analysis detailing the shift in American policy towards the Eastern Mediterranean over two decades focusing on energy security, alliances with regional powers, and reshaping strategic balance invol...
Palestinian child killed by Israeli forces in northern Gaza
A Palestinian child was killed by Israeli forces in Jabalia, northern Gaza, according to sources at Al-Shifa hospital. The death toll in Gaza since the ceasefire on October 10, 2025 has risen to at le...
Health ministry says storm-related collapses killed 19 in Gaza
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that three more deaths occurred due to building collapses caused by recent storms in Gaza over the past two days, including one civilian and a four-year-old gi...
More than 500 Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in large-scale incursion
Over 500 Israeli settlers invaded the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem with security forces protection, performing religious rituals and conducting provocative tours. This incursion is si...
Gaza genocide death toll tops 71,266 with more bodies recovered
The Palestinian health ministry reported that the death toll from what it describes as Israel's genocidal war on Gaza has reached 71,266. Over the past two days, four individuals were killed and anoth...
Five Israeli settlers arrested after they injure an eight-month-old in attack on Palestinian town
Five Israeli settlers were arrested after attacking homes and property in Sair, occupied West Bank, on Wednesday. The attack resulted in injuries to an eight-month-old girl's face and head. This incid...
Gaza health ministry reports five deaths in 24 hours
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported five new deaths over the past day, including one recent killing and four recovered bodies. Since the start of the ceasefire, Israel has caused a tot...
Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
According to NBC News, US President Donald Trump will be briefed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the potential threat of Iran expanding its ballistic missile program. Israel is conc...
Israeli shelling killed five-month-old baby
An Israeli attack on a school being used as a shelter for displaced families in Gaza during a wedding resulted in six deaths, including a five-month-old baby. An Israeli tank fired at the second floor...
Boeing to make up to 50 new F-15 fighter jets for Israel
Boeing has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $8.6 billion by the US Department of War to supply F-15IA fighter jets to the Israeli Air Force, including an option to increase the order fr...
Elbit Systems supplies DIRCM systems for NATO transport aircraft
Elbit Systems announced on January 5, 2026, new contracts worth approximately $150 million to supply its Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) systems to European aircraft fleets. The contracts in...
Israel seizes equipment for operating a well in West Bank town
Israeli forces raided Qarawat Bani Hassan in the occupied West Bank, seizing equipment needed for an artesian well’s operation. This action is part of a broader campaign against Palestinians to restri...
Israel systematically targets families of Palestinian journalists: Report
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reported that Israeli attacks on journalists have escalated beyond targeting them directly to include systematic attacks on their families in order to deter journ...
Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in 48 hours, eight bodies recovered
The Palestinian health ministry reported that over the past 48 hours, 12 Palestinians have died and eight bodies were recovered from rubble, bringing the total number of deaths to 649 since the ceasef...
UN chief warns he could refer Israel to world court over action against UN Palestinian refugee agency
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a warning to Israel via a letter stating that he could refer the country to the International Court of Justice if it fails to repeal laws targeting t...
Turkey hunts for new security alliances as regional tensions rise
Turkey seeks new military cooperation agreements and allies amid rising regional tensions, aiming to build a security structure with potential partners across the Gulf. Turkey is considering joining S...
Yoav Gallant says Israel should steer Iran protests 'with an invisible hand'
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has called for Israel to guide Iran's ongoing protests from the background and maintain readiness to act when necessary. He stressed that Israel must show ...
US may provide up to $2bn for Israeli tanks: Report
The United States may provide up to $2 billion in military aid to Israel to fund the construction of tanks and armored personnel carriers, according to US Army documents reported by Haaretz. This boos...
IAI signs contract to deliver expansion of Germany’s Arrow 3 procurement
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a significant contract with Israel's Ministry of Defense worth approximately USD 3.1 billion for the expansion of Germany’s Arrow 3 missile defense system ...
Iranian Armed Forces Ready to Respond to US-Israeli Attack
Iran has stated that its armed forces are prepared to respond to any potential military attack from the United States and Israel. The announcement underscores Iran's defensive readiness in light of re...
Exclusive-Israel poised to launch defence privatisations in months, says government official
Israel plans to privatize two major defense companies, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, as early as the second quarter of 2024. Director Roi Kahlon of the Governm...
Germany increases Arrow missile defence deal to $6.1 billion as American interest grows
In mid-2023, Germany announced its intention to purchase the Israeli-made Arrow missile defense system with a budget of approximately $6.1 billion, following US approval. The first operational use of ...
Israel's recently appointed UK ambassador banned from leaving state
Tzachi Braverman, who was recently appointed as Israel's ambassador to the UK and serves as Benjamin Netanyahu's chief of staff, has been detained by Israeli police following allegations of obstructin...
Israeli-backed group kills a senior Hamas police officer in Gaza, threatens more attacks
An Israeli-backed Palestinian militia reportedly killed Mahmoud Al-Astal, head of the criminal police unit in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Hamas described the attackers as 'collaborators with the...
Iran attack imminent? Missiles around Syria’s coast on alert
Reports suggest that military forces are increasing their defensive capabilities and missile readiness levels around Syria's coastal regions near Iran. This surge in activity raises concerns over a po...
Iran mobilises mass rallies and says US and Israel fuelling protest violence
Iran has organized large pro-government rallies across several cities to counter nationwide protests that have been ongoing for over two weeks. Iranian officials claim the United States and Israel are...
Israel and Germany sign security pact citing threat from Iran and allies
Israel and Germany signed a security pact in Jerusalem on Sunday, focusing on threats posed by Iran and its regional allies, including Hamas and Hezbollah. The agreement underscores Germany's commitme...
Iran edges closer to a revolution that would reshape the world
The Islamic Republic of Iran faces significant internal challenges due to economic difficulties exacerbated by sanctions and external military actions from Israel against both Iran and its regional pr...
DAC Clears Induction of More Israeli SPICE-1000 Bombs for Precision Strikes While DRDO Refines Indigenous Gaurav
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement and induction of additional SPICE-1000 precision-guided bombs from Israel to enhance the offensive capabilities of the Indian ...
Bahrain opposition leader Ebrahim Sharif given six-month sentence for Israel criticism
Ebrahim Sharif, a prominent Bahraini opposition leader and activist, has been sentenced to six months in prison and fined 200 Bahraini dinars ($530) for criticizing the country's relationship with Isr...
Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if U.S. attacks
Iran warned on Sunday that it would retaliate against Israeli military targets and U.S. bases if the United States attacks Iran. The warning comes as Israeli sources report heightened alert levels in ...
Israel raises alert level as U.S. weighs action in Iran unrest
Israeli officials have increased security alerts amidst concerns over possible direct U.S. intervention in Iran due to ongoing anti-government protests inside the country. The heightened alert level r...
In Gaza hospital, patients cling to MSF as Israel orders it out
Israel plans to exclude 37 humanitarian aid organizations from operating in Gaza as of March 1, citing these groups' failure to provide comprehensive information about their Palestinian employees. Thi...
Iran will target US, Israel if Trump strikes over protest
Tehran has warned that Iran will retaliate against both Israeli and US military targets if the United States decides to strike Iran amid internal protests. This comes as Israeli officials have put the...
Israel planning renewed Gaza offensive in March, report says
According to a reported statement from an Arab diplomat and Israeli media, Israel's military plans to launch a new offensive against Gaza in March with the goal of seizing more territory and pushing t...
Israel's Netanyahu hopes to 'taper' Israel off US military aid in next decade
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his intention to reduce Israel's reliance on American military aid and eventually achieve full independence from such assistance within the next 10 ...
Off-duty Israeli soldier shoots dead Palestinian citizen over road dispute
An off-duty Israeli soldier shot and killed Sharif Hadid, a 27-year-old Palestinian citizen of Israel, near Haifa in northern Israel following a road dispute on Highway 6. The incident resulted in the...
JK Rowling shares post saying 'Iranians are rejecting Islam'
British author J.K Rowling shared on X a statement made by Canadian activist Goldie Ghamari which claimed that Iranians are rejecting Islam and Sharia Law. Her post drew attention to the ongoing prote...
Aipac donor on cusp of reaping billions from US abduction of Maduro
Paul Singer, a major Republican donor and AIPAC supporter, stands to profit significantly if the US government finalizes its plan involving Venezuelan oil assets post-US abduction of President Nicolás...
Iron Fist APS selected for integration onto European CV90 IFV fleets
Elbit Systems has been contracted by BAE Systems Hägglunds to integrate Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) onto European CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), with a contract value of USD 150 ...
Israeli forces fire live rounds and teargas as they storm Birzeit University
On January 6, 2026, Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, firing live ammunition and tear gas at students and staff during a solidarity event for Palestinian prisoners. O...
Netanyahu Warns Iran Through Putin That Israel Does Not Want Escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has conveyed a message to Iran through Russian President Vladimir Putin, indicating that Israel does not seek an escalation of tensions. The communication ref...
Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah and Hamas in Lebanon strikes
Despite an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli military continues with frequent airstrikes in Lebanon, claiming these operations are directed at Hezbollah or sometimes Hamas target...
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