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USA has evacuated 2,600 from Lebanon

Since the end of September, the USA has flown out 2,600 people from Lebanon, either on its own initiative or by reserving seats on regular flights. On Saturday, 145 people got seats on two different departures.

USA has evacuated 2,600 from Lebanon

Many Raids in Beirut – Rockets Against Israel

Israel has carried out several new raids against targets in Beirut during the night to Sunday. But also against targets in Gaza, with multiple deaths as a result.

Many Raids in Beirut – Rockets Against Israel

Netanyahu to Macron: Shame!

Benjamin Netanyahu launches a harsh attack on French President Emmanuel Macron. > When Israel is fighting against barbaric forces led by Iran, all civilized countries should stand firmly by Israel's side, says the Israeli Prime Minister in a speech and continues: > Shame! The anger comes after a statement by Macron, where he called for a stop to arms deliveries to Israel as long as the war in Gaza continues.

Netanyahu to Macron: Shame!

Netanyahu: It is our duty to respond to Iran's attack

Benjamin Netanyahu says in a speech that the country will strike against Iran. It is our duty to respond to Iran's attack, and we will do so.

Netanyahu: It is our duty to respond to Iran's attack

Israel's President: Our Wounds Cannot Heal Completely

> The earth is still shaking. That's what Israel's President Isaac Herzog said when he held a speech on the anniversary of the Hamas attack.

Israel's President: Our Wounds Cannot Heal Completely

Stranded in the Desert for Months: "Still Hoping"

They stand row after row under the Egyptian desert's merciless sun. A whole landscape of trucks, under colorful tarpaulins, rest aid deliveries from all corners of the world.

Stranded in the Desert for Months: "Still Hoping"

Allegations: Hezbollah's Likely New Leader Untouchable

A Lebanese security source tells the news agency Reuters that the likely new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine is "untouchable" after an Israeli attack on Beirut on Friday. Safieddine (sometimes spelled Safi al-Din) is a cousin of the former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and is believed to take over his role.

Allegations: Hezbollah's Likely New Leader Untouchable

Emirates bans personal radios and walkie-talkies on board

The Dubai-based airline Emirates is banning personal radios and walkie-talkies on board following the attack on thousands of personal radios in Lebanon recently. "All passengers on flights to, from, or via Dubai are prohibited from bringing personal radios and walkie-talkies in checked or hand luggage," the company writes on its website.

Emirates bans personal radios and walkie-talkies on board

The Attacks on Lebanon Intensify

Israel has intensified its bombing attacks on Lebanon on Saturday. Twelve air strikes have been carried out against Beirut's southern suburbs.

The Attacks on Lebanon Intensify

Trump: "Hit Iran's nuclear program"

The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump believes that Israel should attack Iran's nuclear energy facilities, as a response to the recent large-scale Iranian robot attack on Israel. It was at an election meeting in Fayetteville, North Carolina, that Trump brought up a question that President Joe Biden was asked the other day.

Trump: "Hit Iran's nuclear program"

Biden warns Israel against attacking oil fields

Joe Biden says that he does what he can to avoid a full-scale war in the Middle East – and that he hopes Israel realizes the danger of attacking Iranian oil fields. I was in their shoes, I would consider other alternatives.

Biden warns Israel against attacking oil fields

USA attacked Houthi targets in Yemen

The USA, together with British forces, has carried out airstrikes against 15 military targets in Yemen belonging to the Houthi movement. This is confirmed by the US military command for the Middle East, Centcom, in a post on X.

USA attacked Houthi targets in Yemen

UN condemns Israeli attack on the West Bank

The UN condemns Israel's attack on a refugee camp in the city of Tulkarm on the northwestern border of the occupied West Bank with Israeli territory. The attack on Thursday evening is called an "illegal air raid".

UN condemns Israeli attack on the West Bank

Iran's Foreign Minister: We respond proportionally

The answer will be comprehensive and "stand in proportion to Israel's aggressions". After last week's significant robot attack against Israel, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi continues to plead for Hezbollah support during a surprise visit to Lebanon.

Iran's Foreign Minister: We respond proportionally

Concern in the Middle East drives up petrol prices

Gas stations are raising fuel prices by 30 öre per liter. The reason is significantly higher world market prices for oil on Thursday, as it is speculated that Israel will launch a retaliatory attack on Iranian oil facilities.

Concern in the Middle East drives up petrol prices

One year since the Hamas attack – the war in numbers

One year has passed since Hamas' terror attack on Israel last autumn. The attack on October 7, 2023, marked the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas, which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza.

One year since the Hamas attack – the war in numbers

Only War Games Now – Children Imitate Bombs

Same dreams of getting their hair back, Ahmad tells in detail how his uncle was blown to pieces. Amal's children only play war now, mimicking the sounds of the Israeli bombs.

Only War Games Now – Children Imitate Bombs

October 7 Survivor Hid Among the Dead

Festival-goers dance in each other's arms until dawn breaks. A few hours later, 364 of them are dead.

October 7 Survivor Hid Among the Dead

The Ayatollah's Threat: Israel Will Not Survive for Long

In the shadow of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has spoken out during Friday prayers in Tehran – with a rifle by his side. If necessary, we will strike against Israel's regime again, thunders the ayatollah before the large crowd of people.

The Ayatollah's Threat: Israel Will Not Survive for Long

The Escape Route from Lebanon to Syria Destroyed

The main road between Beirut and Damascus has been destroyed in an Israeli air attack, according to Lebanese politicians and media. .

The Escape Route from Lebanon to Syria Destroyed

Continued attacks on Beirut – hospitals close

Israel continues to attack Beirut. On Friday, several attacks were carried out, including against the likely successor of former leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Continued attacks on Beirut – hospitals close

UN: Our Forces Remain in Southern Lebanon

The UN's peacekeeping forces will remain at the southern Lebanese border, despite Israel's request to evacuate certain areas ahead of the ground invasion against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, head of the peacekeeping operations, told AP on Thursday.

UN: Our Forces Remain in Southern Lebanon

Biden: "Possible to Avoid Full-Scale War"

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, believes that it is possible to avoid a major war in the Middle East despite the escalation that has occurred between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah in recent times. > I don't think it will become a fully developed war.

Biden: "Possible to Avoid Full-Scale War"

Multiple killed on the West Bank

At least 16 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a refugee camp in the city of Tulkarm on the northwestern border of the occupied West Bank with Israeli territory. This is reported by Palestinian authorities.

Multiple killed on the West Bank