Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, with the spotlight on newly announced U.S. tariffs against Israeli goods and growing regional tensions involving Iran. This visit marks the first by a foreign leader since Trumpโs sweeping tariff announcement last Wednesday, which included a 17 percent levy on Israeli imports. Netanyahuโs โฆ
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Netanyahu to meet Trump Monday for talks on tariffs and Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to travel to Washington for a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Netanyahuโs office, the two leaders are expected to meet on Monday to discuss several sensitive topics, including recent U.S. tariffs on Israeli goods, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Iranโs nuclear ambitions, and diplomatic tensions with international institutions. Tariffs, โฆ
Read More ยปIran on โhigh alertโ over feared attack on nuclear sites
Iran has heightened the alert status of its defense systems surrounding nuclear facilities due to concerns over potential attacks from Israel and the United States. This move includes the deployment of additional air defense launchers to bolster security. Earlier this month, Iran unveiled the โEtemadโ ballistic missile, which boasts a range of 1,700 kilometers. This missile, measuring 16 meters in โฆ
Read More ยปIsraeli officials split on Lebanon pullout as one vows more strikes
In the early hours of Monday, an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle in Sidon, southern Lebanon, resulting in the death of Mohammad Shahine, a Hamas military commander. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Shahine was responsible for orchestrating attacks against Israeli civilians, allegedly with Iranian support. This incident marks a significant escalation, as itโs the deepest Israeli strike into โฆ
Read More ยปIsrael receives shipment of heavy US bombs
A shipment of United States-made bombs overnighted into Israel has arrived, Israelโs defense ministry reported, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country for the first time. The shipment, consisting of MK-84 heavy aerial bombs, had only been cleared by President Donald Trumpโs administration. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has termed the shipment a strategic asset for the Israeli โฆ
Read More ยปUS Presses Israel to End Violations and Withdraw from Lebanon
The United States has intensified its diplomatic efforts, urging Israel to cease its military operations in southern Lebanon and to fully withdraw its forces, as stipulated in the recent ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. This call comes amid reports of Israeli incursions into southern Lebanon, raising concerns about the implementation of the ceasefire terms. Israeli forces have reportedly advanced into areas โฆ
Read More ยปIranโs Khamenei Predicts Syrian Youth Will Resist New Government
Iranโs Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has expressed confidence that young Syrians will resist the new government following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. He pointed out that these young individuals, who now face instability after Assadโs ousting, have โnothing to loseโ and are likely to resist the new order. Khamenei emphasized that these Syrians should stand firm against those he โฆ
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