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Electronic Attacks: This is What We Know

Hundreds, likely thousands, of people seekers have exploded in a coordinated attack in Lebanon. Then came reports where walkie-talkies and other electronics are said to have exploded and killed another 20 people.
Electronic Attacks: This is What We Know

New wave of explosions – death toll rises in Lebanon

At least 20 people have been killed and over 450 people injured in a second wave of explosions in Lebanon, according to the country's health department. Israel's defense minister announces that the country's war focus has shifted northwards – and says that a "new phase" has begun.
New wave of explosions – death toll rises in Lebanon

Israel warns USA: War in Lebanon near

Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel will "do what is needed to guarantee security" against Lebanon. His defense minister warns that a war is near.
Israel warns USA: War in Lebanon near

Netanyahu: The Corridor Must Remain Closed

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met a critical press corps at a stage when internal protests in Israel are increasing in strength. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will retain control over the controversial Philadelphia corridor between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
Netanyahu: The Corridor Must Remain Closed

Gallant: Netanyahu's line "morally reprehensible"

The pressure increases further on Israel's beleaguered leader Benjamin Netanyahu. He strongly signals discontent with the UK's decision to halt part of its arms exports to Israel.
Gallant: Netanyahu's line "morally reprehensible"

The UK restricts arms exports to Israel

The United Kingdom will stop exporting certain military equipment to Israel, since it is not considered possible to ensure that the equipment is not used in violation of humanitarian law in Gaza. .
The UK restricts arms exports to Israel

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

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

Pentagon: Ready to Support Israel's Defense

The USA is ready to support Israel's defense. This is stated by the country's defense headquarters Pentagon after reports of large-scale attacks between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Pentagon: Ready to Support Israel's Defense

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

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

Blinken: Cooperation on Polio Vaccine for Gaza

Israel and the USA will cooperate to implement a mass vaccination of residents in Gaza against polio. This was stated by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to reporters in Tel Aviv.
Blinken: Cooperation on Polio Vaccine for Gaza

Hamas: Hostage Killed, Two Injured in "Incidents"

Hamas claims to have killed an Israeli hostage and injured two more, in two separate incidents in Gaza. .
Hamas: Hostage Killed, Two Injured in "Incidents"

USA sends aircraft carrier to the Middle East

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. .
USA sends aircraft carrier to the Middle East

Biden in crisis meeting ahead of feared Iran attack

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.
Biden in crisis meeting ahead of feared Iran attack

USA pledges continued support for Israel

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. .
USA pledges continued support for Israel

UN Organization Accuses Israel of Prisoner Abuse

The UN Human Rights Office accuses Israel of subjecting prisoners to torture-like methods. The allegations come at the same time as several Israeli soldiers are being investigated for abuse – which has led to protests in support of the soldiers.
UN Organization Accuses Israel of Prisoner Abuse

The Latest Developments in the Middle East

Here is a summary of the latest developments in the Middle East:.
The Latest Developments in the Middle East

Israel launches attack on Hezbollah commander in Beirut

Israel has carried out an attack targeting a leading commander within Hezbollah in Lebanon's capital Beirut. At least three civilians have been killed and over 70 injured in the attack, according to Lebanon.
Israel launches attack on Hezbollah commander in Beirut

The Warning: The Most Serious Situation Since October 7

After the rocket attack that killed twelve children in the Golan Heights on Saturday, the risk of a large-scale war in the Middle East is once again acute. Experts are talking about the most serious situation since Hamas' attack on Israel last autumn – despite neither Israel nor Hezbollah really being believed to want a full-scale military conflict.
The Warning: The Most Serious Situation Since October 7

Ministers clash over storming of Israeli base

Several of Israel's heaviest ministers have been drawn into a conflict over the military base Sde Teiman. The Defense Minister demands that the Security Minister be investigated since the base was stormed by extremists.
Ministers clash over storming of Israeli base

Israel prepares response to deadly attack

Israel's government is preparing a response to the attack on the Golan Heights where at least twelve children and young people were killed. Israeli ministers have significantly escalated their tone against Hezbollah and the concern for escalation in the region is great.
Israel prepares response to deadly attack

Israel raises the tone after the attack - "Massacre"

Israel has attacked targets "deep inside Lebanese territory" in response to the attack on the Golan Heights, where at least twelve children and young people were killed. Israeli ministers are now raising their tone against the northern neighbor, and the concern for escalation in the region is great.
Israel raises the tone after the attack - "Massacre"

At Least Six Dead in Israeli Port Attack

The death toll has risen to six people after Saturday's Israeli attack on a port in the city of al-Hudaydah in Yemen, according to the health authority of the Iran-backed Houthi movement. .
At Least Six Dead in Israeli Port Attack

Israel confirms attack in Yemen

Several targets in the port city of al-Hudaydah in Yemen have been attacked in a series of attacks on Saturday. The Iran-backed Houthi movement, which controls large parts of Yemen, including al-Hudaydah, reports that fuel depots, among other things, have been hit and that several people have been killed and injured.
Israel confirms attack in Yemen

Netanyahu stops plans for hospital for Gaza children

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stops the plans to establish a field hospital in Israel for sick and injured children from Gaza. .
Netanyahu stops plans for hospital for Gaza children
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