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‘Struck and destroyed’: Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis; India-bound vessel seized by rebel group in 2023 among targets hit

Galaxy Leader cargo ship was captured by the Houthis on November 19, 2023 (Image credit: Jerusalem Post) Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted successful airstrikes against ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, a spokesperson of the Israeli military announced on Monday.The targets included a commercial vessel seized by the Houthis in November 2023, according […]

Israel sends team to Qatar for Gaza talks as Netanyahu leaves for US

JERUSALEM: Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he believed his discussions with US President Trump on Monday would help advance talks on a Gaza hostage release and ceasefire deal that Israeli negotiators resumed in Qatar on Sunday.Israeli negotiators taking part in the talks have clear instructions to achieve a ceasefire agreement under conditions that Israel has […]

Latest Israeli strike kills 38 in Gaza: Israel, Hamas set for indirect talks; Qatar to mediate

Israeli airstrikes kill 38 Palestinians in Gaza (AP) In a latest offensive, Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of 38 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, as per hospital officials. According to Mohammed Abu Selmia, the director of Shifa Hospital, 20 Palestinians had been killed in Gaza City and 25 others were left wounded,In Muwasi, southern […]

‘Will not surrender’: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem tells supporters; dismisses Israeli threats

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem (File Photo) Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declared on Sunday that the group will not surrender or lay down its arms in response to Israeli threats. Addressing thousands of supporters during the Ashura commemoration in Beirut’s southern suburbs, Qassem said, “This threat will not make us accept surrender.”Qassem, who succeeded the late […]

Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel conflict; attends mourning event – video

Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei (X @EnglishFars) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the recent military escalation with Israel, according to AFP news agency.Khamenei was seen attending an Ashura night event in Tehran, wearing black attire and a white checkered scarf. A video of the appearance was shared by Fars […]

‘Don’t know if we will wake up’: Israel launches fresh new attacks in Gaza; claims 23 lives

In a fresh new offensive, Israeli airstrikes and gunfire have claimed the lives of 23 people, including children, in the war-battered territory of Gaza on Sunday, as per Gaza’s civil defence agency, reported AFP. Mahmud Bassal, the civil defence spokesman, told AFP that his services “transported 23 martyrs, including several children and women” who were […]

Bob Vylan’s ‘Death to IDF’ chant at Glastonbury festival: Organizers appalled, Israel asks UK to denounce hateful rhetoric

Rapper Bobby Vylan of rap punk duo Bob Vylan led crowds to chant ‘death, death to the IDF’ at Glastonbury Festival. Rapper Bobby Vylan of UK punk-rap duo Bob Vylan triggered a major controversy following his Glastonbury Festival performance Friday as he led the crowd to chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to […]

Middle East conflict: Iran warns Israel may break ceasefire, says ‘prepared to give strong response’

Iran’s top military commander has expressed serious doubts over Israel’s commitment to the ceasefire that ended the exchange of fire between the two nations.Speaking to Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Sunday, Iran’s chief of staff of armed forces, Abdolrahim Mousavi warned that Tehran is prepared to retaliate if hostilities resume.“Since we […]

Iran buries top military commanders killed in Israel war; thousands join in ‘historic’ funeral – Video

Mourners attend the funeral ceremony of the Iranian armed forces generals, nuclear scientists and their family members who were killed in Israeli strikes in Tehran (Image credit: AP) Iran began a state funeral service in Tehran on Saturday for around 60 people, including military commanders killed in its war with Israel. It also honoured 14 […]

Yemen targets Israel with missiles: ‘Most likely intercepted’, says IDF; defence systems activated

The Israeli army announced on Saturday that it had detected a missile launch from Yemen targeting Israeli territory.IDF made a statement on X warning of projectile from Yemen. ” Sirens sounding in southern Israel following projectile fire from Yemen,” it said.Additionally, Israel’s aerial defense systems were activated to intercept the incoming threat. The launch prompted […]