The warning from Defense Minister Israel Katz came after an attack killed an Israeli soldier in Rafah, shattering the truce and triggering a deadly, 15-hour […]
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Iran advances new underground nuclear site after attacks, report finds
Satellite imagery shows ‘highly suspicious’ construction at a separate Natanz facility, raising clandestine enrichment fears as IAEA inspections remain limited. WASHINGTON — Iran is actively […]
US says Gaza ceasefire ‘is holding’ despite Israeli strikes
Vice President JD Vance downplayed new violence, including an Israeli bombardment that killed nine, as “small skirmishes,” insisting the Trump-brokered peace will hold. WASHINGTON — […]
New Zealand insurer investigated for covering ships carrying sanctioned Iran and Russia oil
Raids in Auckland and Christchurch targeted Maritime Mutual amid suspicions of facilitating billions in sanctioned oil trades and potential money laundering. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — […]
Israel accuses Hamas of staging body recovery, holding remains ‘hostage’
The Israeli military released drone footage it claims shows Hamas operatives burying remains and then faking their discovery for the Red Cross, calling it a […]
Donald Trump seeks deal with Iran to allow destruction of nuclear infrastructure
The U.S. president said talks with Tehran are making progress and that a robust agreement could be reached within the next two weeks. President Donald […]
Islamic State claims first attack in Syria since fall of Bashar al-Assad regime
The attack, using an explosive device, targeted new government forces in Sweida province. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for its first attack in Syria since […]
Hamas says it is reviewing U.S. proposal for Gaza truce
The group accuses U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff of yielding to Israeli conditions and ignoring Hamas’s core demands. Hamas said Thursday that it is reviewing the […]
Israel confirms establishment of 22 new settlements in the West Bank
Defense Minister Israel Katz says the move strengthens control over Judea and Samaria and delivers a crushing response to Palestinian terrorism. The Israeli government announced […]
At least two dead after assault on World Food Programme warehouse in Gaza
UN agency urges immediate safe access for humanitarian aid amid growing chaos and hunger in the Palestinian enclave. The World Food Programme (WFP) reported Wednesday […]