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Middle east tensions: Netanyahu’s ‘greater Israel’ comments spark criticism; Arab nations slam ‘delusional claims’

Arab nations have critised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over remarks apparently endorsing the idea of an expanded “Greater Israel”, warning that such comments threaten their sovereignty at a particularly volatile moment for the Middle East.The term refers to a biblical interpretation of Israel’s borders during the reign of King Solomon, stretching beyond the current […]

‘Bibi acted like a madman’: US officials slam Netanyahu over Syria strikes; White House frustrated, say reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks to reporters before a meeting with lawmakers at the Capitol in Washington. (AP) The White House is increasingly concerned about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military actions in Syria, with several senior US officials expressing frustration over what they describe as his unpredictable and aggressive strategy, Axios reported.Citing six […]

Ceasefire imposed, ceasefire violated but ‘war stopped’? : How Iran and Israel disappointed Trump- key developments

Donald Trump declared ceasefire between Iran and Israel. And the two nations traded missiles soon after, accusing each other of violating it. Trump’s disappointment reflected in a series of statements he issued as the two nations kept their hands on trigger.“I’m not happy with them. I’m not happy with Iran, either, but I’m really unhappy […]

Middle East tensions: 25 Palestinians killed waiting for aid after Israeli forces open fired on crowd; dozens injured

Displaced Palestinians live in a tent camp in Gaza City (Image credit: AP) At least 25 people were killed in central Gaza early Tuesday after Israeli forces launched drones and open fired on crowds waiting for aid trucks, according to Palestinian witnesses and hospitals.The attack happened on Salah al-Din Road near the Nuseirat refugee camp. […]

‘Thank you, Mr. President’: Israel thanks Donald Trump with a huge banner – Middle East tensions

A massive banner featuring the image of US President Donald Trump appeared on a central highway in Tel Aviv on Sunday, containing the message “Thank you, Mr. President”, just hours after American airstrikes had targeted three key nuclear sites in Iran.In a video message, the Israeli prime minister has said, “Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold […]

‘Critical to avoid spiral of chaos’: World leaders urge restraint after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities; some allies back Trump’s move

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres (Image credits: AP, PTI) World leaders reacted swiftly to US strikes on Iran’s three nuclear facilities early Sunday, with many urging de-escalation and diplomacy, while some supporting the move.The strikes come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent clashes between Israel and Iran. […]

‘You started it, we will end it’: Iran media warns Donald Trump after strikes on nuclear sites; airs map of US military bases in Middle East

Iranian State TV aired a bold warning to US President Donald Trump, displaying a map of US military bases in the Middle East alongside the message: “Mr. Trump, you started it, and we will end it.” The message comes as tensions soar following Trump’s confirmation that the US military carried out strikes on three of […]

‘Now is the time for peace’: US bombs 3 nuclear sites in Iran; gave Israel ‘heads-up’ before strikes

Donald Trump on Saturday announced that the US had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. The development comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East after Israel attacked Iran and Iran responded with retaliatory measures earlier this month.The MAGA chief announced the assault on his Truth Social: “We have completed our very successful attack on […]

Israel-Iran war: At UN, US envoy Dorothy Shea accidentally blames Israel for ‘chaos, terror’; corrects it to Iran – watch video

A senior American diplomat sparked confusion and controversy at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Friday after mistakenly blaming Israel for “chaos, terror and suffering” in the Middle East before quickly correcting herself.Dorothy Shea, the US Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to the UN, made the apparent slip-up during a speech condemning Iran’s regional actions.‘Israel’s […]

Israel-Iran conflict: UAE evacuates citizens and nationals from Iran amid rising tensions | World News

The UAE evacuated citizens from Iran via Turkmenistan, providing them shelter before flying them to Abu Dhabi amid the Iran-Israel conflic/ Image: X@mofauae As the conflict between Iran and Israel enters its eighth consecutive day, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully evacuated a number of its nationals and residents from the Islamic Republic of […]