Tag Archives: Israel

On June 13, 2025, Israel initiated a large-scale military operation against Iran, targeting key nuclear and military installations. The offensive, termed “Operation Rising Lion,” involved approximately 200 Israeli aircraft striking over 100 sites across Iran, including the Natanz and Fordow uranium enrichment facilities. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that the Natanz facility was among the sites hit, though …

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has dismissed claims of a purported agreement between the United States and Israel to terminate its peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti characterized such reports as unfounded rumors, reaffirming the mission’s ongoing commitment to its mandate under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. Resolution 1701, adopted in 2006, mandates …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has withstood a significant challenge, as a parliamentary motion to dissolve the Knesset was defeated in a 61–53 vote early Thursday morning. The opposition, led by the Yesh Atid party, had introduced the motion in response to ongoing disputes over military conscription exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox community, known as Haredim. The failed motion provides …

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at least 31 Palestinians were killed and approximately 200 others injured when Israeli military forces opened fire near a food distribution center in Gaza City. The Gaza Civil Defense reported that Israeli tanks and drones targeted thousands of civilians gathered to receive aid from a U.S.-backed humanitarian facility. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. local …

On June 5, 2025, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, specifically targeting areas in Hadath, Haret Hreik, and Burj al-Barajneh. These operations, which Israel claims were aimed at underground drone production facilities operated by Hezbollah, occurred just hours before the commencement of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. The strikes prompted widespread evacuations and significant panic among residents. …

Washington is actively considering ending its financial and logistical backing of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a move that could reshape international peacekeeping dynamics in the region. American sources confirmed the discussions following initial reports by Israeli media, indicating that the Biden administration is reassessing the mission’s cost-effectiveness and operational relevance. UNIFIL’s mandate, which is renewed annually …

Iranian state television has announced that Tehran has acquired an extensive cache of Israeli intelligence documents, which it claims include classified materials concerning Israel’s nuclear sites and military defense strategies. The disclosure, attributed to unnamed regional sources, suggests the material includes a substantial quantity of sensitive data reportedly obtained during a covert operation. The report stated that Iran’s intelligence services …

Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution area in southern Gaza early Saturday, resulting in at least 36 Palestinian fatalities, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. Among the dead were six individuals reportedly shot near a humanitarian center supported by U.S. funding. The Israeli military confirmed its involvement, stating that troops discharged warning shots towards individuals it claimed were …