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חיילים חו'תים בצעדה לתמיכה בפלסטינים
Houthis could sever global Internet lines by targeting submarine cables, expert says
Tensions rise in the Red Sea as Houthis escalate military operations and hint at potential cyberwarfare disrupting global internet connectivity for 2 billion people in Europe and Asia
Anwar Muneer/The Media Line | 21:50 | 05.01.24
איסמעיל הנייה, מלך ירדן עבדאללה
Hamas officials say they will move to Jordan if removed from Qatar
Jordanian security officials estimate Iran behind push for Hamas to return to the kingdom; Jordanian officials insist terror group won't be accepted back
Smadar Perry | 18:12 | 04.30.24
איראן עונש מוות ל ראפר שתמך במחאת ה חיג'אב
Iranian rapper sentenced to death over popular protest songs
Rapper Toomaj Salehi songs supported months of protests in Iran in 2022, and he has 20 days to appeal the ruling
Reuters | 22:14 | 04.24.24
דיווחים סורים על תקיפות ישראליות בדמשק
Iran cuts Syria presence after strikes blamed on Israel, war monitor says
Syrian opposition group says as many as 3,000 Iranian military personnel present in Syria, supported by tens of thousands of Iran-trained fighters from Lebanon, Iraq, Afghanistan and others
AFP | 13:49 | 04.24.24
המקום בו התבצעה התקיפה המיוחסת לאמריקאים בגבול סוריה- עיראק
Rockets fired from Iraq towards U.S. military base in Syria
Strike is first since February when Iran-backed groups stopped attacking US troops; comes days after major explosion in military base housing pro-Iran militia members; U.S. and Israel deny responsibility
Reuters | 23:57 | 04.21.24
מטוס קרב רוסי סוחוי 35
Russia to supply Iran with fighter jets, report
According to Iranian media, Russian planes to be delivered in coming week in response to what Moscow describes as "recent tensions"
Lior Ben Ari | 19:47 | 04.21.24
אסמאעיל הניה, יו"ר הלשכה המדינית של חמאס, בפגישה עם נשיא טורקיה, רג'פ טאיפ ארדואן
Hamas' Haniyeh, Erdogan meet in Istanbul to discuss relocation to Turkey
Terror group's politburo head and Turkish President discuss the war in Gaza amid Hamas' plans to shift headquarters from Doha to Istanbul
Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi, News Agencies | 00:17 | 04.21.24
נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טראיפ ארדואן
'Death to Israel' in Turkish parliament during Erdogan speech
Turkish president accuses Israel of attempting to orchestrate repeated coups in Turkey, says he is to host Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh whom he calls 'leader of the Palestinian struggle'
Itamar Eichner | 21:34 | 04.17.24
מוחמד אבראהים סרור, חלפן כספים מלבנון
Lebanon: Hezbollah money changer assassinated by Mossad
Nearly a week following the discovery of Mohammed Surour's body, who was on the American blacklist and accused of funneling money from Iran to Hamas, the Lebanese Interior Minister blames Mossad for the act
AFP, Lior Ben Ari | 09:35 | 04.16.24
שלט אנטי ישראלי בטהרן
Iranians anxious as Israel weighs strike response
Iran's leaders warned that they would respond to any Israeli retaliation by escalating further, potentially triggering yet more attacks
Reuters | 23:27 | 04.15.24
תיעוד נפילות באירביל
Day after assault, Iranian missile fragments found scattered all over Middle East
Social media users across multiple countries have posted images of rocket debris, alleging fragments from Iranian missiles that landed in their regions
Lior Ben Ari | 00:26 | 04.15.24
דיווחים סורים על תקיפות ישראליות בדמשק
Writing was on the wall: Details emerge after assassination of IRGC senior member Mahdawi
As per a report from a channel opposing the Iranian regime, Hassan Mahdawi, the commander of the Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon, disclosed his plans to travel to Damascus in two different meetings the day before he was killed; The report also suggested that Mahdawi, who was battling severe heart disease, showed a disregard for his personal security
Itamar Eichner | 10:02 | 04.13.24
איראן מספקת כטב"מים ל סודן אל בורהאן נשיא איראן איברהים ראיסי
Are Iranian drones turning the tide of Sudan's civil war?
Sudanese government forces begin using more precise drones to push back RSF fighters; western diplomat says Iran to have a staging post on the Red Sea and on the African side
Reuters | 16:29 | 04.10.24
פסקל סלימאן
Assassination or botched robbery? Circumstances unclear on killing of Hezbollah critic
Lebanese army disclosed the killing of Pascal Sleiman, an activist opposed to Hezbollah, sparking uproar; Many pointed fingers at the Shiite organization for his death, but the army reported a Syrian gang was responsible for his murder during an attempted car theft; Nasrallah is denying all involvement
Lior Ben Ari | 00:02 | 04.10.24
ארונות קבורה של ישראל וארה"ב נגררים בטהרן
Iranians burn Israeli flags during 'Quds Day' parade: 'Israel cannot dodge repercussions of its actions'
The 'Jerusalem Day' march in Tehran, along with similar events in various other cities, saw tens of thousands of people set fire to the flags of Israel and the United States; This mass display of rage comes in the wake of the still simmering anger over the assassination of Hassan Mahdawi in Damascus
Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 21:31 | 04.05.24
דוד ברנע , אמיר קטאר תמים בן חמד אל-ת'אני, יחיא סינוואר
Israeli negotiators strike out in Doha following Hamas refusal of U.S-proposed compromise
Following Hamas' rejection of the proposed compromise, Israel decided to withdraw its main delegation while leaving some key representatives in place; Currently, mediators are looking into untapped pressure points that could be used against Hamas, and the US is anticipated to propose an alternative in the near future
Itamar Eichner | 11:28 | 03.27.24
זירת התקיפה בדיר א-זור בסוריה
13 killed in strikes on pro-Iranian militia targets in eastern Syria, report says
Opposition war monitor reports 'senior figure' killed in strike several hours after Iranian cargo plane landed at Deir ez-Zor airport, carrying Revolutionary Guard personnel and logistical equipment
Lior Ben Ari | 12:03 | 03.26.24
תיעוד לבנוני מהתקיפה בבעלבכ
Israeli jets strike terror infrastructure deep in eastern Lebanon, Hezbollah fires at Golan Heights
IDF struck Hezbollah weapons workshop in Baalbek in eastern Lebanon; Shortly afterward, group launches barrage of 50 rockets toward the Golan, mostly landing in open areas and no casualties reported
Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 10:43 | 03.24.24
פינת יא אללה ליאור בן ארי פרויקט ראס אל חיכמה מצרים
Egypt pins hopes on new tourist city project to climb out of financial crisis
Egyptian government announces new deal to construct a tourist city with investment by the UAE, which the government hopes will attract millions of new visitors
Lior Ben Ari | 16:47 | 03.19.24
מלכת ירדן ראניה
From outsider to national hero: Jordan's Queen Rania rides new wave of popularity with Israel critique
Queen Rania's sharp criticism of Israel in international media and on social media has revamped her image in the kingdom; previously seen as pretentious and self-serving, her popularity has now surged; years of disdain have shifted, with less concern over her Palestinian heritage
Smadar Perry, Lior Ben Ari | 20:57 | 03.16.24
חצאים: נסראללה / קאאני
Hezbollah tells Iran it would fight alone in any war with Israel
Lebanese sources say Nasrallah met with Iranian Quds force commander Esmail Qaani in February where he called clashes against Israel 'our fight'
Reuters | 11:45 | 03.15.24
תקיפות צה" בג'יבשית
Hezbollah remains undeterred despite endless skirmishes with IDF
Hezbollah persists in its fight against Israel despite the consequences, including the establishment of terrorist infrastructure in residential properties, devastation of agricultural land, displacing 100,000 people, and losing at least 241 lives; The past 5 months of conflict have not only caused widespread destruction but also significantly harmed Hezbollah's personal assets
Lior Ben Ari | 12:23 | 03.11.24
איסמעיל הנייה, יחיא סינוואר
Qatar poised to expel Hamas from Doha amid stalled deal negotiations
The Wall Street Journal based their report on sources from both Hamas and Egypt, suggesting the stance of the leader of the organization in the Gaza Strip, who insists on ending the war, is at odds with the views of other high-ranking members of the movement
Itamar Eichner | 21:14 | 03.09.24
משרדי אל ג'זירה בקטאר
Duality of Qatar: unmasking its fundamentalist nature to reveal a terrorist identity
New report details how Al Jazeera's Arabic channel has served as regime's public relations arm to spread its ideology
Benjamin Weinthal/i24NEWS | 19:06 | 03.08.24
מהסא אמיני
Iran responsible for ‘physical violence’ that killed Mahsa Amini in 2022, UN probe finds
Report also found Tehran employed 'unnecessary and disproportionate use of lethal force' to put down protests that erupted following Amini’s death, Iranian security forces sexually assaulted detainees
Associated Press | 17:51 | 03.08.24
Iran tripled its use of public executions since the Hijab protests
Executions in Iran soar to near-decade high
Human rights groups say number of executions in Iran spiked by 43% in 2023, accusing mullah regime of using capital punishment to instill fear in its citizens
Samadr Perry | 13:47 | 03.06.24
ספינת המשא רובימאר שטבעה לאחר תקיפת החות'ים
Ship hit by Houthis last month sinks in Red Sea, first vessel lost in conflict
Rubymar, loaded with 41,000 tons of fertilizer, struck by Houthi missiles, leading to abandonment and sinking in Yemen; US warns of 29 km pollution trail, raising alarms over potential major environmental catastrophe
Associated Press | 18:13 | 03.02.24
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Rising voter disenchantment shakes Iranian election confidence
Economic woes, regime protests, increasingly suspicious youth and support for Russia's war in Ukraine prompt many Iranians to boycott Friday's parliamentary vote; with predicted 30% turnout, Khamenei labels voting 'national duty'
Smadar Perry | 11:52 | 02.29.24
איראן חשפה מערכת הגנה אווירית חדשה נגד טילים בליסטיים
Iran unveils new air defense weaponry amid regional tensions
Iranian Defense Minister reveals two vehicle-mounted systems claiming new anti-missile array could intercept up to six rockets simultaneously
Reuters | 12:50 | 02.17.24
בניין הרוס ב א-נבטיה
Hezbollah says Israel 'will pay' after Lebanon strikes kill civilians
Terrorist group vows vengeance after Israeli strike on Hezbollah commander exacts heavy civilian toll; Lebanon plans to lodge complaint with UN Security Council against Israel
ynet correspondents | 15:25 | 02.15.24
אליפות אסיה ב קטאר בנו של אסמעיל הנייה פינה יא אללה של ליאור בן ארי
Ismail Haniyeh's son, Hamas spokesperson spotted at AFC Asian Cup
Throughout the championship, VIPs from around the world, including from Arab states and those linked to Hamas, were seen in stadiums in Qatar enjoying themselves while the war in Gaza continues
Lior Ben Ari | 19:02 | 02.13.24
חות'ים בצנעא תימן
Yemen's Houthis target cargo ship bound for Iran, shipping analysts say
Regional security official says attack on corn shipment from Brazil appeared designed to 'show Iran does not control the Houthis and they act independently', Houthis informed Tehran in advance
Reuters | 20:42 | 02.12.24
Iran marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
Iranians call death to U.S., Israel on Islamic Revolution anniversary
Marking 45 years since Ayatollah regime took over Iran, thousands march nationwide while weapons displayed in capital, including ballistic missiles
Associated Press | 12:40 | 02.11.24
פעילי תנועת אמל בלבנון שנהרגו מתקיפות ישראליות
Lebanese Amal movement opposed to Israel but otherwise independent
The Shi'ite political faction serves as a "primary defensive shield" against Israel, with its members stationed along the border, and recent reports indicate five of them were killed in Israeli strikes in the past few days; Unlike Hezbollah, they claim no subservience to Iran
Lior Ben Ari | 23:44 | 02.07.24
U.S. targets Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria
U.S. strikes at least 85 targets in Syria, Iraq
Attacks are first in a multi-tiered response by Biden administration to the deadly strike by Iran-backed militants on U.S. troops; more U.S. military operations expected in the coming days
Reuters | 07:22 | 02.03.24
ג'ו ביידן נשיא ארה"ב
U.S. strikes pro-Iran militia in Syria as retaliation for the killing of troops begins
Some eight militia bases hit according to reports; After three service members killed in strike on the Tower 22 base in Jordan on Sunday, administration says response to include targeting Iran assets in Syria, Iraq but not in Iran
Lior Ben Ari | 23:16 | 02.02.24
סעיד עלידאדי מפקד שדה בכוחות משמרות המהפכה בסוריה
Iranian report: IRGC commander killed in 'Israeli strike' in Damascus
Opposition sources opposed to the Assad regime have claimed that the headquarters of Iranian forces in the Sayyidah Zaynab area was targeted in an attack, as Iran claim Israel launched the aerial assault, killing an IRGC commander in the process
Lior Ben Ari | 12:51 | 02.02.24
נשיא טורקיה טייפ ארדואן נפגש עם נשיא איראן אברהים ראיסי
Turkish intelligence arrests several with 'ties to Mossad'
Turkish authorities have arrested seven individuals suspected of selling information to the Israeli intelligence organization, Mossad, just weeks after a previous arrest operation, according to the Turkish news agency Anadolu
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 11:59 | 02.02.24
חילוץ כלי רכב בנהר הליטאני
Lebanon faces severe storm, Litani River overflows
Lebanon reports heavy rains caused soil runoff from the adjacent agricultural areas to the Litani, leading to the collapse of the walls surrounding the river and flooding nearby roads
Lior Ben Ari | 19:10 | 02.01.24
רזא מוסאווי
Iran's Guards pull officers from Syria after Israeli strikes - sources
Security official briefed by Tehran - says senior Iranian commanders left Syria along with dozens of mid-ranking officers, describing it as a downsizing of the presence while those left are staying out of sight
Reuters | 11:12 | 02.01.24
ספינת סחורה עולה במפרץ עדן
Vital communication lines at risk from Houthis, report
Countries relying on this critical infrastructure warned to be concerned, as the potential attack on the undersea cables could jeopardize worldwide communication networks and economic stability
Lior Ben Ari | 18:51 | 01.31.24
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al Thani
Qatar hopes US retaliation will not undercut Israel-Hamas hostage talks
Speaking in Washington, Qatari prime minister says U.S. action would definitely have an impact on regional security but hopes 'things get contained'
Reuters | 07:09 | 01.30.24
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the military parade marking the anniversary of the Iran Iraq war
Iran executes 4 men convicted of Mossad ties
Men put to death, convicted of targeting a factory involved in missile and defense equipment in the city of Isfahan and suspected of being planted by Mossad
Associated Press | 09:47 | 01.29.24
נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן
Iran denies involvement in fatal attack of US troops
Biden in a statement says Iran-backed militias responsible for trike against U.S. forces, killing three and wounding over 34 including eight seriously
Reuters | 07:17 | 01.29.24
French navy ship, the FS Languedoc (D653), as seen in port on January 20, 2024 in Djibouti, Djibouti
UK warship repels Houthi drone strike; Iran detains oil tanker 'smuggling fuel'
HMS Diamond deploys Sea Viper defense system British Ministry of Defense says calling attack intolerable, illegal and completely unacceptable, adding it is the duty of the UK to protect freedom of navigation in the Red Sea
Reuters | 14:58 | 01.28.24
As far as al-Sisi is concerned, Netanyahu is Persona Non Grata
Egyptian President al-Sisi ghosts Netanyahu phone call
Shortly after the al-SIsi accuses Israel of deliberately stalling aid to Gaza as a means of advancing its position regarding the hostages, Netanyahu tries to place call but is ignored
Itamar Eichner | 23:48 | 01.24.24
חות'ים
Houthis order US, British nationals to leave Yemen
Decision follows attacks on Iran-backed rebel group's weapons and military bases in response to strikes on ships in critical maritime route
Reuters | 18:54 | 01.24.24
Sergei Lavrov
Russia's Lavrov talks Middle East with Iran, Turkey, Lebanon
After a delegation of senior members of Hamas visits Moscow for meetings in the Foreign Ministry Lavron says will rase 'collective efforts,' with counterparts
Reuters | 05:54 | 01.23.24
הפגנה של החות'ים חות'ים ב צנעא תימן 19 בינואר
US, British attacks cause 75 casualties, but Houthis remain undeterred
Reports indicate US and British attacks against the Houthis have claimed the lives of three IRGC members and six Hezbollah operatives; Despite Tehran openly admitting to sending military advisors to Yemen, Houthis insist decision to form maritime blockade bears no external influence
Lior Ben Ari | 16:18 | 01.21.24
סגן המודיעין של כוח משמרות המהפכה
Tensions flare as US, Israel fight Iranian terror tentacles in the levant
Iran accuses Israel of killing five IRGC advisers, including intelligence commander Hajj Sadq, involved in selecting US targets in Syria; Damascus airstrike, attributed to Israel, results in death of IRGC intelligence chief in Syria and three other advisers; This incident has heightened tensions amid Israel's conflict with Gaza
Lior Ben Ari | 11:15 | 01.21.24
תרגיל צבאי של החות'ים נגד ישראל וארה"ב
Iranian and Hezbollah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen, sources say
Source tells Reuters group of Houthi fighters were in Iran last month, trained in an IRGC base in central Iran to get familiar with new technology and the use of missiles
Reuters | 14:49 | 01.20.24
Houthi rebels, Joe Biden
US relists Houthis as terrorists in response to Red Sea attacks
"Specially Designated Global Terrorist" (SDGT) designation to hit Iran-backed group with harsh sanctions while administration says attempts to prevent further distress for already suffering Yemeni population
Reuters | 19:46 | 01.17.24
The destroyed building the following morning
Iran claims struck Israeli 'spy HQ' in Iraq, vow more revenge
Citing the 'atrocities of the Zionist regime', Tehran Foreign Ministry says attack come in defense of Iranian sovereignty and security amid terror
Reuters | 11:58 | 01.16.24
עבד אל־מלכ אל־חות'י
Yemen's enigmatic Houthi leader turns ragged force into organized military
Abdul Malik al-Houthi transformed a rural militia mostly engaged in insurgency tactics into one of the most resilient non-state armed groups of the region, expert says
Reuters | 14:36 | 01.14.24
אחת המטרות של החות'ים שהותקפו
U.S. carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep pressure on
Biden earlier vowed further military action against Yemen's Houthi forces if they keep up their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea despite dozens of U.S. and British air strikes on the Iran-backed group's facilities
Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 06:21 | 01.13.24
פייסל בן פרחאן שר חוץ סעודיה, שר החוץ של מצרים סאמח שוכרי, שר החוץ של ירדן איימן א-ספדי, עבדאללה בו-חביב
Regional diplomats leverage Gaza war to boost brokerage clout
Foreign ministers actively engage in regional conflict, some on panel formulating cease-fire plan as approaches vary, from harsh criticism of Israel, backing Palestinians, to focusing on domestic repercussions of the war
Lior Ben Ari | 16:56 | 01.11.24
US Senior Advisor for Energy Security Amos Hochstein
U.S. envoy due in Beirut for talks to prevent escalation to war
As Lebanon signals willingness to come to an border agreement and Hezbollah reticent about all-out war with Israel, White House special envoy Amos Hochstein set to touch down in Beirut to advance solution to cross-border violence
Reuters | 11:18 | 01.11.24
A Houthi trooper stands guard during a protest against a multinational operation to safeguard Red Sea shipping
Security Council demands end to Houthi attacks, Iran behind rebel group's aggression, report
UN vote comes after report that rebels receive training in Iranian elite naval academy, weapons from Tehran; report also names Supreme Leader Khamenei as personally involved in maritime blockade
Ynet, Reuters | 08:17 | 01.11.24
נסראללה, סאלח אל-עארורי , וויסאם טוויל,
Hezbollah threatens Israel following assassination of top commander
Qatari reports say Hezbollah seeking war despite recent elimination that took place in Lebanon but warns retaliation will be harsh
Lior Ben Ari | 23:39 | 01.08.24
עלי חמינאי
Iran executes 'Khamenei adviser' for spying for Israel, report says
Mohsen Saravani, 24, implicated by Tehran in gathering classified information via government agents and relaying it to a Mossad agent; suspect told court confession to espionage made under torture
Itamar Eichner | 08:31 | 01.08.24
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