The Israeli prime minister received a sharp warning from the United Arab Emirates just over a week before the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks - but took no action, Haaretz writes. Benjamin Netanyahu denies the report.
WorldHamas says no to all proposals for a temporary ceasefire, says a high-ranking leader within the extremist movement.
WorldIsrael has carried out attacks on Iran in several waves during the night, including against the country's weapons factories. The attack is said to be a response to Iran's recurring attacks on Israel. Those who threaten the state of Israel will pay a high price, says the Israeli military's spokesperson Daniel Hagari.
WorldIsrael has carried out attacks on Iran in several waves during the night, including against the country's weapons factories. The attack is said to be a response to Iran's recurring attacks on Israel. Those who threaten the state of Israel will pay a high price, says the Israeli military's spokesperson Daniel Hagari.
WorldSeveral shocking turns of events – but the latest year's war follows the same pattern as many previous ones. Military victories in the Middle East become short-lived, if they cannot be converted into political progress, says analyst Alexander Atarodi. Every time someone has tried to upset the balance of power in the region, it has resulted in catastrophe.
WorldThe verbal exchange was harsh at a crisis meeting in the UN Security Council. Israel's UN envoy wondered what a country would do if it was hit by a "rain of robots". Iran's UN ambassador, in turn, accused Israel of genocide and violation of Iran's sovereignty.
WorldIran is walking a delicate tightrope as the violence between Israel and Hezbollah escalates. The challenge consists of backing allied Hezbollah – without being drawn into a full-scale war.
WorldIran 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.
WorldHeavy vehicles loaded with robots thunder through dark tunnels. A hatch opens towards the sky. To dramatic tones, a launchpad is prepared for attack. Hezbollah's propaganda video provides a rare glimpse into the movement's secret tunnel network – which Israel estimates to be significantly larger, and a much worse threat, than Hamas' equivalent in Gaza.
WorldIt 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.
WorldHe is Israel's enemy number one, constantly hunted and hidden in Gaza's tunnels. But Yahya Sinwar has been extremely close to being caught, claims Israel. The coffee was still warm, says Brigadier General Dan Goldfuss.
WorldHamas is still keeping its distance from the new negotiations on ceasefire in Gaza. USA is nevertheless talking about a "promising start" to the talks in Doha on Thursday.
WorldIt is described as the last chance for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but Hamas does not intend to participate unless Israel first stops its military offensive. This is reported by American media ahead of the talks on a ceasefire planned in Qatar on Thursday.
WorldA possible Iranian revenge action can be days away, according to Israeli intelligence. The White House is on the same line and says that an Iranian attack can come at any time this week.
WorldThe 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.
WorldIran does not have support among neighboring countries for a large-scale military retaliatory action against Israel. The country is now reconsidering the execution and scale of its counterattack, according to sources, who say that the response instead may be directed against individual individuals.
WorldA merchant vessel has been attacked four times outside Yemen within 24 hours, according to the British maritime security firm Ambrey.
WorldGothenburg Mosque dismisses two imams from their assignments following an internal investigation, writes the mosque on Facebook.
SwedenMore 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.
WorldIran warns airlines to avoid the country's airspace for three hours on Thursday, according to Egypt's civil aviation department.
WorldThe terrorist-stamped organization Hamas leader Ismail Haniya was buried in Qatar last week. At the same time, a prayer was held for him in Gothenburg's mosque, reports the website Doku.
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