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Israeli PM vows 'forceful response' to Houthi attacks
Jerusalem, April 22: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would deliver a "forceful response" to repeated attacks by Yemen's Houthi forces.
Three killed, four wounded in fresh US airstrikes on Yemen: Houthis
Sanaa, April 20: At least three people were killed and four others wounded in fresh US airstrikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa, its outskirts, and other provinces.
US conducts fresh airstrikes on Yemen as Houthi leader threatens retaliation
Sanaa, April 19: The US army launched 29 airstrikes on Houthi targets in northern Yemen on Saturday, while Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, head of the Houthi Revolutionary Committee, vowed to retaliate.
Death toll from US airstrikes on Yemeni fuel port rises to 38: Houthis
Sanaa, April 18: The death toll from US overnight airstrikes on the Yemeni fuel port of Ras Isa has increased to 38, with 102 others wounded, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported on Friday, citing Houthi-controlled local health authorities.
Israeli PM insists will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear arms
Jerusalem, April 18: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel would not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, amid reports of renewed negotiations between Tehran and the US administration over a new nuclear agreement.
Israel kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
Jerusalem/Beirut, April 18: Israel's military has said in a statement that it killed a Hezbollah commander in a drone strike in southern Lebanon.
UN sees US-Iran nuclear talks as 'good sign': Spokesman
United Nations, April 18: The United Nations views the second round of negotiations between the US and Iran on Saturday as "a good sign," and hopes it will yield positive results, a UN spokesman said.
'Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons' says prime minister's office
Tel Aviv, April 17: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of Israel, today, Thursday, issued a statement regarding the reports that President Trump scuttled an Israeli plan for a joint American-Israeli military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.
US launches major airstrikes on Houthi sites across Yemen
Aden, April 16: The United States has carried out extensive airstrikes against Houthi targets across Yemen on Wednesday.
Israel blocks Gaza humanitarian aid to undermine Hamas' control
Jerusalem, April 16: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israel has adopted a policy of blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza to undermine Hamas' control over the population.
Lebanon's southern border village attacked by Israeli drones: State media
Beirut, April 16: Israeli drones carried out three airstrikes near the village of Ramyeh in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district, Lebanese official sources said, according to the state-run National News Agency (NNA).
Hamas claims killing, wounding Israeli soldiers in Rafah
Gaza, April 14: Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, claimed that its fighters killed and wounded several Israeli soldiers in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.
6 killed, 13 injured in fresh US airstrikes on outskirts of Yemen's capital
Sanaa, April 14: The death toll from fresh US airstrikes on the western outskirts of Yemen's capital Sanaa has risen to six, with 13 others injured, Houthi-run health authorities said in an updated statement.
Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for three airstrikes on Israel
Sanaa, April 14: Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for three airstrikes on Israeli targets, according to a statement aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV.
Israel's military strikes threaten Syria's fragile political transition: UN official
United Nations, April 11: Israel's continued military strikes are threatening Syria's fragile political transition and undermining its efforts toward peace and stability, a senior UN official warned.
US renews airstrikes on Yemen: Houthi TV
Sanaa, April 7: The US military conducted six airstrikes on Yemen's northern provinces of Saada and Hajjah on Monday before dawn, with no casualties reported so far, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV said.
Hamas rockets injure three in Israel; Israeli forces strike central Gaza
Jerusalem, April 7: Three people were slightly injured during a rocket attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which prompted the Israeli army to launch multiple airstrikes on central Gaza later in the day, according to Israeli and Palestinian sources.
UN envoy condemns Israel's military escalations in Syria
United Nations, April 4: A UN envoy condemned Israel's latest air and ground attacks on Syria, and denounced such moves undermine efforts toward peace and destabilise the country.
Hamas continues to push for war, refuses to release our hostages: Israel
New Delhi, April 1: Israel on Tuesday claimed that Hamas continues to push for war while also refusing to release the hostages.
'If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing': Trump warns Iran over nuclear program
Washington, March 31: US President Donald Trump has sent a striking warning to Iran of possible bombings and secondary tariffs if the Islamic Republic does not reach an agreement with the US over its nuclear programme.
Israel says strikes over 430 targets in Gaza, hits sites in Syria, Lebanon
Jerusalem, March 27: The Israeli military said that its Air Force struck "over 430" locations in Gaza since the resumption of its deadly air and ground campaign in the enclave.
Yemen's Houthis claim ballistic missile attack at central Israel
Sanaa, March 22: Yemen's Houthi group said on Saturday it had launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, an assault the Israeli military said was intercepted late on Friday.
US military launches fresh airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah, Saada
Sanaa, March 21: The US military launched fresh airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah and the northern Saada province, both of which are strongholds of the Houthis, on Thursday evening.
Iran condemns US air raids on Yemen, Israeli attacks in Gaza
Tehran, March 20: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Thursday strongly condemned continuous US airstrikes on Yemen and intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Lebanon shuts down illegal border crossings with Syria
Beirut, March 20: Lebanon closed illegal border crossings with Syria in the east and north of the country.
Trump warns Iran to stop supplying Houthis, says they will be 'annihilated'
Washington DC, March 20: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran to immediately stop supplying the Houthis, stating that without Tehran's support, the group would be defeated quickly, as he vowed their complete 'annihilation' amid escalating tensions in the region.
Palestine requests extraordinary Arab session over Israel's renewed airstrikes on Gaza
Cairo, March 19: Palestine requested an extraordinary session of the Council of the Arab League (LAS) after Israel's renewed, deadly airstrikes on Gaza.
Israel vows to act against Hamas with increasing military strength
Jerusalem, March 18: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to "take strong action against the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip."
Syria, Lebanon reach ceasefire agreement to strengthen border coordination
Damascus, March 18: Syria and Lebanon reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire along their shared border and enhance military coordination, Syria's defence authorities announced.
Russia's FM Lavrov urges US Secretary of State Rubio to 'immediately' halt airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis
Moscow, March 17: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (local time) informed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about Washinton's decision to use military power against Yemen Houthis rebels. In response, Lavrov emphasised the need for all parties to "immediately" cease the use of force, according to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
53 killed in US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis
Sanaa, March 17: The Houthi-run Health Ministry has said that the overnight US strikes killed at least 53 people, including five women and two children, and wounded more than 100 people in Yemeni state capital Sanaa, media reported.
Iraqi PM urges de-escalation, dialogue after US strikes Yemen's Houthis
Baghdad, March 17: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has emphasised that de-escalation and dialogue are the most effective paths to resolving crises in a region as sensitive and vital as the Middle East.
Nine killed in Israeli drone attacks on Gaza
Gaza, March 16: Nine people were killed and several others injured on Saturday by Israeli drone attacks in northern Gaza.
Israel conducts airstrikes on Palestinian organisation in Syrian capital Damascus
Tel Aviv, March 13: The Israeli Air Force on Thursday conducted strikes on a command center of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organisation in Damascus, the Israel Defence Forces said.
Jordan condemns Israel's halting electricity supply to Gaza
Amman, March 11: Jordan's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel's decision to halt the electricity supply to Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.
Hezbollah vows to end Israeli presence in Lebanon
Beirut, March 10: Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem reaffirmed that the group will not permit any Israeli presence in southern Lebanon, emphasising Hezbollah's enduring strength and commitment to Lebanon's defence.
Israeli army says struck suspects collecting drone crossing from Israel to Gaza
Jerusalem, March 8: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its Air Force attacked on Saturday suspects attempting to retrieve a drone in southern Gaza.
Iran voices concern over violence, insecurity in Syria
Tehran, March 8: Iran has expressed grave concern over escalating violence and insecurity in Syria. Iran closely monitors Syria's internal developments and follows with great concern the reports of violence and insecurity in various parts of the Arab state, said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.
Israel's new military chief takes office, vows to strike enemies with 'tremendous force'
Jerusalem, March 5: Eyal Zamir took over on Wednesday as the 24th Chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), warning that Israel's multi-front conflict would be ongoing and vowing to strike its enemies with "tremendous force."
Israel strikes Syrian air defence battalion in coastal city
Damascus, March 4: Israel launched airstrikes targeting a Syrian air defence battalion near the western coastal city of Tartus, Syrian state media and a war monitor reported.