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Three children among rising death toll in Beirut

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Three children among rising death toll in Beirut

Sat 21 Sept 2024 03:20 CEST

More fatalities have been confirmed after Israel's attack on southern Beirut on Friday. Among the 37 dead are 15 high-ranking Hezbollah members - but also several children

Iran vows revenge for "Israel's terrorist action"

Iran vows revenge for "Israel's terrorist action"

Thu 19 Sept 2024 01:04 CEST

Iran promises retaliation after the country's Lebanon ambassador was injured when thousands of applicants with ties to Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded. People in the region are holding their breath ahead of the Hezbollah leader's speech later on Thursday

Expert on the attacks: "Both sides are exaggerating"

Expert on the attacks: "Both sides are exaggerating"

Sun 25 Aug 2024 10:06 CEST

The attack on Israel from the Shia militia Hezbollah was expected – but the full extent is still very unclear. It may be that Hezbollah is lying or exaggerating, says Middle East expert Anders Persson

Israel launches major attack on Lebanon – this is what we know

Israel launches major attack on Lebanon – this is what we know

Sun 25 Aug 2024 08:13 CEST

Early on Sunday morning, Israel launched a large-scale attack on Lebanon. This is what we know so far:

Netanyahu after the attacks: The last word has not been said

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Netanyahu after the attacks: The last word has not been said

Sun 25 Aug 2024 04:36 CEST

The Israeli military (IDF) has carried out a "preventive" attack against what is described as Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. But the last word has not yet been said, warns Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

The Propaganda Video Intended to Instill Fear in Israel

The Propaganda Video Intended to Instill Fear in Israel

Wed 21 Aug 2024 06:01 CEST

Heavy vehicles loaded with robots thunder through dark tunnels. A hatch opens towards the sky

That's Why It's So Hard to Achieve a Ceasefire

That's Why It's So Hard to Achieve a Ceasefire

Tue 20 Aug 2024 06:00 CEST

It is described as the "last chance" to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and the terrorist-stamped Hamas when the mediators gather again for talks. If it fails, there is a risk that the region will be even more on the brink of a major war

Sources: Ceasefire Can Stop Iran's Revenge

Sources: Ceasefire Can Stop Iran's Revenge

Tue 13 Aug 2024 14:33 CEST

USA sends aircraft carrier to the Middle East

USA sends aircraft carrier to the Middle East

Mon 12 Aug 2024 05:25 CEST

The USA is sending an aircraft carrier and a robot-armed submarine to the Middle East to show support for Israel, in step with the increasing tensions in the region.

Sources: Hezbollah Ready to Strike First

Sources: Hezbollah Ready to Strike First

Thu 8 Aug 2024 10:54 CEST

More and more indicates that Hizbollah is preparing a revenge attack against Israel – without Iran. This is stated by high-ranking sources within the US intelligence community to CNN

Hamas appoints a new political leader

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Hamas appoints a new political leader

Tue 6 Aug 2024 21:25 CEST

Hamas has appointed a new political leader for the militant Islamist group to replace Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed last week in a suspected Israeli attack in Iran.

Biden in crisis meeting ahead of feared Iran attack

Biden in crisis meeting ahead of feared Iran attack

Tue 6 Aug 2024 03:56 CEST

The USA is preparing to support Israel's defense if Iran and its allies launch an attack. At the same time, President Joe Biden is considering how to respond to Monday's rocket attack that injured American soldiers in Iraq

American soldiers injured in rocket attack

American soldiers injured in rocket attack

Tue 6 Aug 2024 00:16 CEST

American personnel have been injured in a rocket attack against the Ain Al-Asad airbase in western Iraq, according to the US military.

Russian Ex-Minister Visits Iran

Russian Ex-Minister Visits Iran

Mon 5 Aug 2024 13:21 CEST

Israel prepares for severe Iran revenge

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Israel prepares for severe Iran revenge

Mon 5 Aug 2024 12:07 CEST

Israelis are preparing themselves for a multi-day retaliatory attack from Iran following the murders of two high-ranking militia leaders. This is reported by an Israeli source to NBC News

Israel prepares for severe Iran retaliation

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Israel prepares for severe Iran retaliation

Mon 5 Aug 2024 09:04 CEST

Israelis are preparing themselves for a multi-day retaliatory attack from Iran following the murders of two high-ranking militia leaders. This is reported by an Israeli source to NBC News

USA pledges continued support for Israel

USA pledges continued support for Israel

Mon 5 Aug 2024 07:52 CEST

The US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin has spoken with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant on Monday and reiterated the US's support for Israel, reports the newspaper Haaretz.

France and Jordan Urge: Stop the Escalation

France and Jordan Urge: Stop the Escalation

Sun 4 Aug 2024 05:55 CEST

Several appeals to refrain from a military escalation of the conflict in the Middle East are pouring in from an increasingly worried world. Israel's military is simultaneously urging all Israelis to be vigilant

Hezbollah and Israel Exchanged Fire

Hezbollah and Israel Exchanged Fire

Sun 4 Aug 2024 01:11 CEST

The Iran-backed militia group Hezbollah in Lebanon fired rockets at northern Israel on Saturday evening, in response to earlier Israeli airstrikes.

Mourners bid farewell to Hamas leader in Qatar

Mourners bid farewell to Hamas leader in Qatar

Fri 2 Aug 2024 09:07 CEST

The expectations were high at Hamas leader Ismail Haniya's funeral on Friday in Qatar, where he had long lived in exile.

Israel: "Gaza's Osama bin Laden" is dead

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Israel: "Gaza's Osama bin Laden" is dead

Thu 1 Aug 2024 10:30 CEST

Israel has killed Mohammad Dayf, one of Hamas' highest leaders in the Gaza Strip. This is confirmed by the defense forces IDF on X, previously Twitter

Funeral procession for Haniya underway in Tehran

Funeral procession for Haniya underway in Tehran

Thu 1 Aug 2024 04:58 CEST

A funeral procession for Ismail Haniya is underway in Tehran, after the Hamas leader's death in an assassination attempt yesterday. Haniya will then be buried in Qatar

Hezbollah confirms commander's death

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Hezbollah confirms commander's death

Wed 31 Jul 2024 18:25 CEST

Netanyahu: We are fighting against evil

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Netanyahu: We are fighting against evil

Wed 31 Jul 2024 05:18 CEST

Terror-labeled Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniya has been killed in Tehran. Hamas blames Israel for the death – and says that it "will not go unanswered"