BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, July 19 – Israel and Syria have reached a ceasefire after a week of intense and deadly clashes in Syria’s southern Sweida region. The ceasefire, announced on Friday, comes after escalating clashes that have left more than 300 people dead and hundreds more wounded. The agreement, reportedly brokered with the involvement of regional players … Read more
WASHINGTON/GAZA, July 9 – As the Gaza conflict drags into its 21st month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. President Donald Trump have turned their attention toward securing the release of hostages still held by Hamas. During Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week, both leaders emphasized the importance of freeing those captives while acknowledging … Read more
JERUSALEM, June 30 – Palestinians in northern Gaza endured one of the most harrowing nights in weeks as heavy Israeli bombardments rocked the region, following a sweeping evacuation order issued by the Israeli military on Monday. This escalation came as top Israeli officials prepared to arrive in Washington for high-level discussions on a possible ceasefire … Read more
TEHRAN, IRAN, June 28 – Iran mourned the loss of high-ranking military officials, prominent nuclear scientists, and civilians who lost their lives during the recent deadly conflict with Israel. Streets were lined with black-clad mourners on Saturday, a reflection of the national grief and defiance that has gripped the Islamic Republic following the devastating airstrikes and … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 25 – U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Israel to call off Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial or issue a full pardon, praising the Israeli leader as a hero and expressing unwavering support. Trump’s remarks, posted on his social media platform Truth Social, reflect his belief that Netanyahu should be protected … Read more
THE HAGUE/ISTANBUL, June 25 – President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that the United States will initiate nuclear negotiations with Iran next week, marking a potentially significant shift in the wake of recent intense military conflict between the two nations. Addressing reporters during a NATO summit in The Hague, Trump stated that the goal of the … Read more
WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV/ISTANBUL, June 24 – A preliminary U.S. intelligence report suggests that recent American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure failed to eliminate the threat, merely delaying the program by a couple of months. The disclosure comes as a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel begins to take effect, following intense military exchanges that spanned nearly … Read more
ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON, June 23 – In a bold and fiery declaration, Iran issued a chilling warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, vowing to end the escalating war following a recent U.S. airstrike that devastated Iranian nuclear sites. Iranian military leadership condemned Trump’s direct involvement in Israel’s ongoing military campaign, branding him a “gambler” who had recklessly … Read more
WASINGTON, June 21 – In a dramatic escalation of ongoing Middle East tensions, President Donald Trump announced late Saturday that the United States had launched targeted military strikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities. Addressing the nation from the White House, Trump called the operation a “spectacular military success” and a critical step in halting … Read more
JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, June 19 – In a major escalation of hostilities between two of the Middle East’s most powerful rivals, Israel launched airstrikes on critical Iranian nuclear sites, while Iranian missiles struck deep into Israeli territory, damaging a hospital and causing civilian casualties. The escalating violence has raised serious concerns among global leaders and sparked fears … Read more