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Israel’s parliament has banned UNRWA from operating in the country, sparking concerns amid reports that 100,000 Palestinians are trapped in Gaza without supplies as military operations intensify.
More than 100 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a residential building in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, with at least 20 children among the dead, as ceasefire talks resume amid ongoing conflict.
The delicate balance between Israel and Iran is tested as recent military actions escalate tensions. Both nations navigate domestic pressures and international scrutiny, seeking to assert positions without igniting a broader conflict.
Israel’s parliament bans UNRWA operations, raising international concerns as 100,000 Gaza civilians are reported trapped amid intensified military actions.
Iraq has filed a formal protest with the UN, condemning Israel’s violation of its airspace to launch an attack on Iran, emphasizing the importance of respecting national sovereignty.
An Israeli strike near Sidon, Lebanon, kills at least eight people, escalating Middle East tensions. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian promises an ‘appropriate response’ but says Iran is not seeking conflict.
An Israeli military helicopter was seen over southern Lebanon amid escalating tensions. Israeli strikes in Sidon killed eight and wounded 25, while attacks from Lebanon wounded five in Israel.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian announces a ‘fitting response’ to Israel’s attack on Iranian military targets, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Intense fighting in Gaza leaves at least 36 Palestinians dead, while ceasefire talks begin in Doha involving top intelligence officials. Regional tensions escalate with incidents in Lebanon, Israel, and Iran.
Despite Israeli strikes on military sites in Iran, life in Tehran remains normal. Resident Aynur Sena Cabuk observes that daily routines continue undisturbed, reflecting the city’s resilience amid regional tensions.
The Israel Defense Forces announced that Hezbollah fired approximately 80 projectiles from Lebanon into Israel after Israeli air strikes targeted military facilities in Iran.
Russia warns of an ‘explosive escalation’ following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military targets, urging all parties to exercise restraint to prevent a catastrophic scenario.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli air strikes that killed two soldiers, asserting its right to defend against external aggression and calling out actions escalating regional tensions.
Israeli forces bombed over 160 Hezbollah military targets on October 24, aiming to weaken the group’s presence in southern Lebanon and address cross-border threats.
Israel conducts precision strikes on Iranian military targets in response to Tehran’s attacks, escalating regional tensions.
Israel launched precise strikes on Iranian military targets in retaliation for Tehran’s recent attacks, escalating tensions between the two nations in a conflict that threatens regional stability.
Israeli airstrikes targeted military sites in central and southern Syria on Saturday, according to Syrian state media. The extent of the damage and any casualties are yet to be reported.
Explosions in Tehran reported following Israeli military strikes on targets, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The U.S. urges Israel to avoid a prolonged military campaign in Lebanon as efforts to resume ceasefire talks and a potential hostage deal in Gaza are underway.
Israeli forces and Hezbollah have exchanged heavy fire amid U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s peace mission to the Middle East, as violence intensifies in both Gaza and Lebanon.