Israel strikes Syria’s military HQ in Damascus; civilian toll crosses 250 in Sweida amid escalating tensions — top developments

[ad_1] Image used for representative purposes Israel launched a direct strike on the Syrian regime’s military headquarters in Damascus late Wednesday, blowing open the entrance gate of the defense compound in a rare and high-profile escalation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike was carried out in response to the Syrian regime’s actions against […]

From Donald Trump to Benjamin Netanyahu: The biggest winners of the Middle East conflict – and losers | World News

[ad_1] Most shows are defined by their endings. House MD saw the misanthrope Gregory House hang up his proverbial lab coat – the one he refused to wear – to go on a joyride with his cancer-stricken best buddy.Walter White killed the men who had swindled him out of his drug empire with a rigged […]

‘Not acting in good faith’: US quits Gaza ceasefire talks blaming Hamas’ lack of desire; Netanyahu says Israel still seeks deal for hostage release

[ad_1] The United States withdrew from Gaza ceasefire negotiations on Thursday (local time), alongside Israel, after indirect talks failed to yield progress. Special envoy Steve Witkoff blamed Hamas for the collapse and said Washington would now “consider alternative options”.Witkoff accused Hamas of not “acting in good faith” and stated that the United States was bringing […]

Tensions soar: Why did Israel strike Iran? What makes the timing crucial – Explained

[ad_1] Israel attacked Iran on Friday. Israel on Friday initiated a significant military operation against Iran. Explosions occurred in Tehran as Israel conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear and military installations. Iranian media confirmed the deaths of the Revolutionary Guard commander and two prominent nuclear scientists.Israeli forces targeted nuclear facilities and eliminated the Revolutionary Guard leader. […]

Israeli strikes on Gaza, Syria: Trump was ‘caught off guard’; White House says US President quickly called Netanyahu to ‘rectify’ situation

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by Israeli military actions in Syria last week, according to White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, who confirmed he subsequently discussed the matter with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Israel conducted military operations in Damascus and the Druze-majority city of Sweida, stating their intention was to pressure Syrian […]

‘Why ‘Hamas-run hospital’ but never ‘US-backed IDF’?’: Zohran Mamdani calls out double standards on Israel-Gaza coverage; slams BBC

[ad_1] Zohran Mamdani (AP image) Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized public broadcaster BBC for biased reporting on the ongoing Middle East conflict. He condemned the use of selective language in its coverage of the Israel-Gaza war, questioning why the outlet uses terms like “Iran-backed Houthis” or “Hamas-run hospital,” but avoids labels such as “US-backed […]

Middle East crisis: Who are Druze? Sect caught in crossfire as Syria-Israel tensions escalates

[ad_1] The Syrian defence ministry building sits heavily damaged after alleged Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Syria (AP image) A new wave of deadly sectarian violence in southern Syria has drawn renewed attention to the Druze minority as well as escalating tensions between Syria and Israel.This week, at least 30 people were killed and dozens injured […]

‘Immediate strike’: Netanyahu orders IDF to hit Syrian forces in Sweida; cites threat to Druze community

[ad_1] Image used for representative purposes Israel’s armed forces announced they were conducting strikes against military vehicles of Syrian government forces in Sweida, southern Syria, following reports from Syrian state media about a fresh attack on the predominantly Druze city.“A short while ago, the (Israeli army) began striking military vehicles belonging to Syrian regime forces […]

Blood, Votes, and Bibi: How Gaza war allowed Benjamin Netanyahu to stage a comeback – and save his political career | World News

[ad_1] FILE – President Donald Trump, left, stands with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the West Wing of the White House, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) It’s a known fact that Benjamin Netanyahu is a huge fan of Winston Churchill — the cigars, the wartime posture, the myth of the […]