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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that recent strikes had “severely damaged” Iran’s defense capabilities and missile production aimed at Israel, claiming the operation met all of Israel’s objectives. “The air force struck targets across Iran,” he said, marking his first public remarks on the mission. Satellite images revealed significant damage to two undisclosed Iranian military bases. One …

The Lebanese health ministry reported that at least eight people were killed and 25 others injured on Sunday following an Israeli airstrike near Sidon in southern Lebanon, targeting a building in a densely populated area. The strike hit Haret Saida, a suburb of Sidon that had recently received families fleeing from areas further south, marking the first attack in this …

Daylight has arrived in Iran following a series of Israeli airstrikes that lasted several hours. Israel’s military stated that these strikes, now completed, were in response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attacks on Israel in early October and back in April. Israel’s defense forces issued a warning to Iran, signaling that they are prepared to defend their citizens as concerns …

U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call last week to develop a counterattack against Iran that would discourage future strikes on Israel, according to a senior U.S. administration official. American officials anticipated an Israeli response against Iran before November 5, a date that would highlight the escalating tensions in the Middle East …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized to Lebanon’s prime minister on Friday the importance of safeguarding U.N. peacekeepers stationed in Lebanon, following reports of continued Israeli firing in the region, the State Department announced. During their meeting in London, Blinken expressed his commitment to supporting the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and stressed that protecting their personnel is …

On Friday, Gaza’s civil defense agency reported that Israeli drone strikes killed 12 Palestinians who were waiting for aid in northern Gaza. Agency spokesperson Mahmud Bassal stated, “Civil defense teams retrieved 12 bodies and assisted multiple injured individuals after Israeli drones targeted a group of civilians and a vehicle waiting for aid.” The strikes reportedly took place near the Shati …

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global entity dedicated to combating money laundering, announced Friday that Lebanon has been added to its “grey list” for increased scrutiny of its financial transactions. Lebanon’s inclusion comes as it faces ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Alongside Lebanon, the FATF also added Algeria, Angola, and Ivory Coast to this list. Elisa de Anda Madrazo of …

In response to a ballistic missile attack from Iran on October 1, Israel launched targeted airstrikes early Saturday on what it described as Iranian military sites. No immediate details emerged regarding the extent of the damage in Iran. The strike had been anticipated by Israel, which had repeatedly signaled its intent to respond as regional tensions have continued to mount. …