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צה״ל חושף עמדת טרור נוספת של ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה

Lebanese environmental group accused of being Hezbollah arm

Israel, the U.S., and some in Lebanon accuse 'Green Without Borders' for cooperating with Iran-backed terror group while pretending to acre for the environment

Associated Press | 13:36 | 01.25.23

עלירזא אכבארי סגן שר ההגנה לשעבר ב איראן שנידון ל עונש מוות בגלל ריגול לכאורה בסרטון שהפיצה התקשורת האיראנית ובו הוא מודה לכאורה בטענות נגדו

Detained British-Iranian linked to death of nuclear scientist, Iranian media

Sentenced to death for spying, former Iranian defense minister Alireza Akbari says near-confession filmed by regime result of months-long torture;

Reuters | 18:33 | 01.12.23

Egyptian man beheads wife, sends selfie with the head to her parents

Hamda al-Ajouz from the northern part of the country reportedly went live on Facebook, saying he will not turn himself in unless he speaks to journalists to explain 'his situation'

Dennis Bihler | 22:50 | 01.10.23

Lebanon detains Hezbollah supporter over Irish peacekeeper's killing

Terror group's spokesperson claims the man is not part of the organization; security sources say the man was suspected of firing shots at a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Reuters | 14:24 | 12.26.22

מלך בחריין, חמד בן עיסא אאל ח'ליפה ויצחק הרצוג

Israeli president touts business ties on first Bahrain visit, meets local Jews

'I have come here with a distinguished delegation eager to do business with the people of Bahrain,' says Herzog upon meeting with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who stresses a 'sustainable peace that guarantees legitimate rights of the Palestinian people'

Reuters, i24NEWS | 22:37 | 12.04.22

Islamic State leader killed in combat, group says

Extremist group’s spokesperson says the shadowy Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed fighting 'enemies of God'

Associated Press | 20:29 | 11.30.22

מנהיג איראן עלי חמינאי ב טהרן נואם מול אורחים מ איספהאן פורסמה ב שבת

Iran sentences four people to death for 'cooperating' with Israeli intelligence

'With guidance from the Zionist intelligence service, this network of thugs was stealing and destroying private and public property, kidnapping people, and obtaining fake confessions,' says Iranian news agency

Reuters | 15:24 | 11.30.22

Blinken lands in Qatar to lead Iran talks and watch World Cup game

Washington’s top diplomat will meet with Qatari leaders as part of the strategic dialogue between the countries; 'Qatar is an important and steadfast partner of the U.S.'

i24NEWS | 21:27 | 11.21.22

המקום בו התבצעה התקיפה המיוחסת לאמריקאים בגבול סוריה- עיראק

Mysterious strikes in Syria hit fuel convoy from Iraq; Iranians killed

Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says attack hits trucks carrying fuel and weapons to Syria; Iran's state TV claims the attack was carried out by U.S. drones and helicopters, but didn't provide any evidence

Associated Press | 10:48 | 11.09.22

Dubai leadership summit: Mentorship, education crucial to boosting women in workforce

Inaugural Women Leaders Summit, where successful women from across the region share their stories, sees call by conference chair and The Media Line CEO to ‘carry the torch’ in honor of trailblazing women

The Media Line | 09:32 | 11.07.22

Taliban fighters patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan late last week

Taliban faction open to ties with Israel, Afghan source says

Hundreds of Islamist group's members, including top officials, are 'interested in establishing confidential relations' with Jerusalem in hopes of eventually achieving bilateral agreement

i24NEWS | 23:26 | 10.18.22

A handout picture provided by the Palestinian Authority's press office on December 5, 2021, shows Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (R) and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Algiers, Algeria

Palestinian factions agree on elections to end dispute, but doubts persist

Agreement promises to speed uppresidential and legislative elections in all of the Palestinian territories including Jerusalem to within a year, but many are skeptic after previous promises of Abbas potentially stepping down failed to materialize

Reuters | 22:00 | 10.13.22

Hamas delegation to visit Syria this month aiming to revive ties, sources say

Following a trip to Algeria to make amends with the Fatah movement, Hamas will ease into reconciliation attempts with Damascus after a long shunning due group's support of anti-Assad rebels

Reuters | 21:38 | 10.06.22

Israel preparing for potential escalation in north as Lebanon talks derail

Defense Minister Benny Gantz instructs military to increase operational readiness, both offensive and defensive, along northern border as Beirut seeks ‘substantive changes’ that might endanger agreement

i24NEWS | 19:54 | 10.06.22

Turkey names former Jerusalem envoy as new ambassador to Israel

Former Turkish Consul General in Jerusalem and seasoned diplomat Sakir Ozkan Torunlar tapped for embassy job as countries continue working to mend fences

Reuters, Ynet | 18:04 | 10.06.22

American soldiers during an exercise in northeast Syria last year

Rare U.S. raid in govt-held zone in Syria kills suspected IS commander

UK-based Observatory for Human Rights says 1st time U.S. forces conduct such an operation, lasting hours, in a zone held by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad

Agencies | 14:43 | 10.06.22

U.S. envoy commends Lapid for backing 2-states

In interview Tom Nides says U.S. has Israel's back, will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon or block Israel from defending itself against Iran or its proxies; says two countries discourse open and transparent

The Media Line | 11:32 | 09.28.22

Arafat's nephew blasts 'totalitarian' Palestinian president

Returning to the Gaza Strip after a year abroad, the former foreign minister who was ejected from the PA, says Abbas 'does what he wants without consideration', and that the people are afraid to stand against him

AFP | 22:46 | 09.26.22

U.S. won’t stop Israel if Hezbollah attacks - Blinken

After only last week Hezbollah's chief Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel not to extract gas from the offshore field, Blinken tells Lebanese PM U.S. would not get involved in Israel's potential military retaliations

i24NEWS | 15:12 | 09.25.22

ראש הממשלה יאיר לפיד בטיסה מעל אסדת הגז כריש

Maritime deal with Lebanon 'possible and necessary', Lapid says

As border demarcation talks enter final stages, PM says agreement must 'serve interests of citizens of both countries', adds Israel will begin gas production from contentious Karish gas field regardless of talks

Itamar Eichner | 23:26 | 09.19.22

Lapid to meet Turkish leader Erdogan at UN

Leaders expected to sit down on sideline of UN Security Council meeting later in the week; Israeli-Turkish relations continue to thaw following the full restoration of diplomatic ties in August

i24NEWS | 08:32 | 09.18.22

IDF intel chief: Were it not for Hezbollah, Lebanon would normalize ties with Israel

Aharon Haliva warns of escalation on northern front as Nasrallah ramps up rhetoric around offshore gas fields, adds alleviating Lebanese people's economic woes in Israel's interest

Nina Fox | 19:01 | 09.13.22

יום העשורא שיעים לבנון ביירות תומכי חיזבאללה חסן נסראללה

Hezbollah at 40 stronger than ever but has more enemies

Iranian-armed terror group dominates Lebanon's politics and plays instrumental role in spreading Tehran's influence throughout Arab world, but lately also faces deep criticism on multiple fronts

Associated Press | 09:44 | 09.01.22

פקיסטן נזקי הצפות בעיירה נוושרה במחוז חייבר פחטונחווה גשמי מונסון

Over 1,100 dead in Pakistan floods in worst monsoon season in decades

Aid groups warn of more casualties to come as diseases spread and remote areas become inaccessible; monster monsoon puts a third of the country underwater, displacing tens of millions

The Media Line, Ynet | 14:08 | 08.31.22

עימותים בין תומכי א-סדר לתומכי ארגונים פרו איראניים בגדד עיראק

Clashes erupt after Iraqi Shiite cleric resigns, 5 dead

Protesters loyal to cleric Muqtada al-Sadr pull down cement barriers outside government palace with ropes and breach the palace gates; military announces nationwide curfew, Cabinet sessions suspended

Associated Press | 20:23 | 08.29.22

Tracy Chamoun, Lebanese ex-ambassador and granddaughter of late president Camille Chamoun

Lebanon presidential candidate runs on anti-Hezbollah platform

Descendant of a prominent Christian political family, Tracy Chamoun announces candidacy and slams Iran-backed terror group; says decisions related to peace and war can only be done through Lebanon's institutions

Associated Press, Ynet | 15:25 | 08.29.22

U.S. military carries out strike in Syria on Iran-linked targets

Central Command says preemptive strike on Iranian-backed militias is a 'proportionate, deliberate action intended to limit the risk of escalation and minimize the risk of casualties'

Reuters | 08:45 | 08.24.22

Iran says U.S. delaying revival of 2015 deal, prisoner swap is unrelated

Tehran stresses prisoner exchange with Washington separate issue, has nothing to do with process to salvage 2015 pact; Iran seeks guarantees from U.S. no president would abandon deal as Trump did

Reuters | 18:04 | 08.22.22

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

UAE to reinstate ambassador to Iran after more than 6 years

Announcement comes following months of talks 'to achieve the common interests of the two countries and the wider region,' UAE says; Saudi Arabia also negotiating with Tehran, aiming to upgrade diplomatic relations

Reuters, Ynet | 11:05 | 08.22.22

Palestinian general discusses military co-operation at talks in Moscow

Meeting on margins of security conference comes as Russia seeks allies around the world to counter what Putin described as Western hegemony and neo-colonialism amid Ukraine war

Reuters | 16:21 | 08.17.22

Article on 'fat' Arab women sparks uproar over body-shaming

The Economist piece, titled 'why women are fatter than men in the Arab world,' triggered blazing criticism on social media, as local rights groups issued denunciations

Associated Press | 13:52 | 08.17.22

תיעוד מ שיגור לוויין איראני של איראן בשם חיאם על גבי משגר סויוז על ידי רוסיה

Russia launches Iranian satellite into space under shadow of West's concerns

U.S. officials concerned satellite will not only help Russia in Ukraine but also provide Iran 'unprecedented capabilities' to monitor potential military targets in Israel, Middle East

Reuters | 12:42 | 08.09.22

Gazans reel under heat and lengthy power cuts

Within the packed streets of the Gaza strip, Palestinians are struggling with the heat as the enclave's power grid reels under higher demand and soaring energy prices

Reuters | 23:26 | 08.02.22

לבנון ביירות אסון פיצוץ נמל אלפי פצועים הבוקר שאחרי

Beirut silo collapses, reviving trauma ahead of blast anniversary

Traumatized after 2020 explosion caused by unsafely stored ammonium nitrate, which left thousands homeless and wounded, Lebanese people are on edge history may repeat itself and government is not offering words of relief

Reuters | 10:50 | 08.01.22

Nuclear symbol and Iran flag are seen in this illustration

Iran says it responded to EU proposal aimed at salvaging 2015 nuclear deal

Iranian negotiator says Tehran shared its proposed ideas to pave the way for a swift conclusion of Vienna negotiations should the other side be ready to do the same

Reuters | 18:57 | 07.31.22

סרטון שפרסם חיזבאללה בו כביכול רואים את אסדת הגז כריש

Hezbollah airs drone footage of Israeli barges in disputed gas field

As U.S. energy envoy Amos Hochstein lands in Beirut to mediate ongoing talks between Lebanon and Israel, Lebanese terror group publishes video from reconnaissance drones over Karish gas field and their coordinates

Associated Press | 12:22 | 07.31.22

Integrated Mideast defense system still only an idea, U.S. official says

Official says there's 'great promise' in having 'more networked, more integrated, more cooperative approach to air missile defense' in the region given 'increasing threat of Iran's ballistic missiles'

Reuters | 20:04 | 07.28.22

סיכה של שירין אבו עאלקה על דש חולצתה של קרובת משפחה לאחר פגישתם עם בלינקן

Slain journalist's family: No help from U.S. for a full probe

Lina Abu Akleh says Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. officials decline to provide any new information ; says she requested U.S.-led investigation, but Blinken said decision was up to the Justice Department

Associated Press | 09:48 | 07.28.22

EU puts forward new draft text to revive Iran nuclear deal

Continental bloc's Borrell says 'space for additional significant compromises has been exhausted'; Pentagon spokesman says Washington reviewing 'draft understanding' and would respond directly to EU

Reuters | 09:07 | 07.27.22

Slain Al Jazeera reporter's family meet Blinken to 'demand justice for Shireen'

Lina Abu Akleh the niece of Shireen says the family demands justice, and they will pursue accountability for her murder wherever it may take them; State Department spokesperson says Blinken to reiterate need for accountability

Reuters | 23:14 | 07.26.22

A surveillance camera is displayed during a news conference about developments related to the IAEA's monitoring and verification work in Iran

Iran will keep IAEA cameras turned off until nuclear deal is restored

Nuclear watchdog chief says Tehran would not agree to address alleged unexplained uranium traces as demanded, says 2015 nuclear deal had cleared Iran of previous allegations

Reuters | 18:33 | 07.25.22

Iran doesn't appear to want a nuclear deal, British spy chief says

MI6 head Richard Moore says he still believes reviving the 2015 nuclear deal is the best way to constrain Iran's nuclear program but thinks Iran only wants to prolong talks

Reuters | 22:18 | 07.21.22

Cameras to replace peacekeepers at strategic Red Sea strait

Biden announces departure of peacekeepers supervising international shipping on strategic islands; upkeep of cameras could entail security coordination between Israel and Saudi Arabia, which have no formal ties

Reuters | 13:16 | 07.21.22

Syrian refugees are pictured at a refugee camp in Marjayoun, southern Lebanon

Syrian refugees anxious over Lebanon’s plans to deport them

Despite opposition from UN and rights groups, Lebanon recently announced plan to deport 15,000 refugees per month to Syria, which appears set to push more helpless Syrians to attempt a perilous journey to Europe

Associated Press | 09:55 | 07.21.22

Iran says 'capable of building nuclear bomb', Al Jazeera reports

Khamenei adviser says Tehran has technical means to produce a nuclear bomb but there has been no decision to build one as uranium enrichment continues to unprecedented levels

Reuters | 18:46 | 07.17.22

ג'ו ביידן בפגישה עם מנהיגי המדינות הערביות

Biden tells Arab leaders that U.S. is committed to region

Senior US official says including as many capabilities as possible in the region, certainly Israel which has significant air and missile defense capabilities is of great value; such plan, however, could be a hard sell for Arab states that have no ties with Israel

Reuters | 19:26 | 07.16.22

Normalization with Israel only if two-state solution reached, Saudi FM says

Foreign Minister al-Jubeir says 'Palestinian state in the occupied territories with East Jerusalem as its capital, is the requirement for peace'; Biden to discuss regional new axis in hope to integrate Israel amid Iranian threat

Reuters | 14:03 | 07.16.22

Security personnel stand near pilgrims maintaining social distancing outside as they enter the Grand Mosque in Mecca on the first day of Hajj, July 29, 2020

Saudi Arabia expected to grant access to Israeli air travel, U.S. official says

Biden to announce Saudi permission for Israeli pilgrims to visit as well as overflights, which could 'give Saudis leverage in future Israeli-Palestinian crisis,' foreign policy expert says

Reuters | 18:49 | 07.14.22

Unlike Israel, Saudis prepare more humble reception for Biden

Around the Jeddah hotel where U.S. president will stay, there's not a single U.S. flag in sight, but the reason is quite clear: the Saudis are angry with him, and this is evident on the face of the locals

Adir Yanko | 17:18 | 07.14.22

France sees weeks to save Iran nuclear deal, but U.S. sets no deadline

French foreign minister says Iran has a 'window of opportunity' to accept the proposed deal rather than use delay tactics, while U.S. still not setting deadline for negotiations

Reuters | 12:36 | 07.13.22

U.S. airstrike kills Islamic State leader in Syria

Military spokesman says removal of IS leaders disrupts terrorist group's ability to further plot and carry out attacks, says unclear whether deputy was also killed or injured in strike

Ynet | 17:34 | 07.12.22

Iran enriches to 20% with new centrifuges at fortified site, state TV reports

Advancements at Fordow nuclear site deal push Tehran technical step away from weapons-grade levels and serve another blow to already slim chances of reviving 2015 pact

Associated Press | 14:50 | 07.10.22

בריטניה HMS Montrose ספינה ספינת מלחמה בריטית מנעה השתלטות איראנית איראן משמרות המהפכה

UK warship seizes advanced Iranian missiles bound for Yemen

British mission in UAE says it is the first time a British naval warship interdicted a vessel carrying such sophisticated weapons from Iran, says will continue to work in support of enduring peace, maintain maritime security

Associated Press | 18:44 | 07.07.22

איראן תמונותיהם של ארבעת האיראנים שנעלמו ב מלחמת לבנון 1982

Iran still seeking diplomats missing In Lebanon since 1982

Tehran blames Israel for the missing men last seen in July of that year at a checkpoint of the Lebanese Forces, a Christian militia; slams lack of cooperation on the part of the international community and human rights organizations for failing to act

AFP | 16:04 | 07.06.22

A Muslim pilgrim takes a selfie at the Grand Mosque

Saudi Arabia expecting 1 million in largest hajj since virus

Saudi Arabia decides to allow hundreds of thousands of pilgrims into the country to participate in the religious event as officials stress their readiness for 'maintaining public health'

Associated Press | 15:43 | 07.06.22

Back from Europe, Biden turns to diplomatically delicate Saudi Arabia trip

U.S. President begins his visit to the Middle East in Saudi Arabia where his ability to restart relations with the crown will be tested after previous denouncement of crown prince

Reuters | 14:32 | 07.05.22

Houthi rebel fighters display their weapons during a gathering aimed at mobilizing more fighters for the Iranian-backed Houthi movement, in Sanaa, Yemen

U.S. Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs and weapons

While avoiding directly mentioning Iran, fleet's decision to offer cash and other goods for actionable intelligence in the Persian Gulf and other strategic waterways may increase pressure on the flow of weapons to Yemen proxies

Associated Press | 10:11 | 07.04.22

: A man walks with his bicycle at a damaged site in the besieged town of Douma, Eastern Ghouta, in Damascus, Syria March 30, 2018.

UN report: war in Syria kills 1.5% of country's population

Human rights officials say violence is continuing and the humanitarian crisis grinds on with millions still displaced within Syria's borders; UN rights chief says analysis gives a 'clearer sense of the severity and scale of the conflict'

Reuters | 19:58 | 06.28.22

This image grab taken from a CCTV footage broadcasted by Jordan's Al-Mamlaka TV

Ten dead, 251 injured in toxic gas leak at Jordan's Aqaba port

State news agency says leak result of accident after tank filled with toxic gas fell while being transported; local health authorities issue stay-at-home orders

Reuters | 21:47 | 06.27.22

Syrian President Bashar Assad supporters hold up national flags and pictures of Assad as they celebrate at Omayyad Square, in Damascus, Syria

Hamas to restore Syria ties after 10 years of dispute, sources say

Hamas officials say 'high-profile meetings' with Syria held to mend relations severed in early days of Syrian crackdown against civilian uprising against Assad regime and ensuing civil war

i24NEWS | 22:03 | 06.21.22

Mideast News

Lebanese environmental group accused of being Hezbollah arm

Associated Press

Detained British-Iranian linked to death of nuclear scientist, Iranian media

Reuters

Egyptian man beheads wife, sends selfie with the head to her parents

Dennis Bihler

Lebanon detains Hezbollah supporter over Irish peacekeeper's killing

Reuters

Israeli president touts business ties on first Bahrain visit, meets local Jews

Reuters, i24NEWS

Islamic State leader killed in combat, group says

Associated Press

Iran sentences four people to death for 'cooperating' with Israeli intelligence

Reuters

Blinken lands in Qatar to lead Iran talks and watch World Cup game

i24NEWS

Mysterious strikes in Syria hit fuel convoy from Iraq; Iranians killed

Associated Press

Dubai leadership summit: Mentorship, education crucial to boosting women in workforce

The Media Line

Taliban faction open to ties with Israel, Afghan source says

i24NEWS

Palestinian factions agree on elections to end dispute, but doubts persist

Reuters

Hamas delegation to visit Syria this month aiming to revive ties, sources say

Reuters

Israel preparing for potential escalation in north as Lebanon talks derail

i24NEWS

Turkey names former Jerusalem envoy as new ambassador to Israel

Reuters, Ynet

Rare U.S. raid in govt-held zone in Syria kills suspected IS commander

Agencies

U.S. envoy commends Lapid for backing 2-states

The Media Line

Arafat's nephew blasts 'totalitarian' Palestinian president

AFP

U.S. won’t stop Israel if Hezbollah attacks - Blinken

i24NEWS

Maritime deal with Lebanon 'possible and necessary', Lapid says

Itamar Eichner

Lapid to meet Turkish leader Erdogan at UN

i24NEWS

IDF intel chief: Were it not for Hezbollah, Lebanon would normalize ties with Israel

Nina Fox

Hezbollah at 40 stronger than ever but has more enemies

Associated Press

Over 1,100 dead in Pakistan floods in worst monsoon season in decades

The Media Line, Ynet

Clashes erupt after Iraqi Shiite cleric resigns, 5 dead

Associated Press

Lebanon presidential candidate runs on anti-Hezbollah platform

Associated Press, Ynet

U.S. military carries out strike in Syria on Iran-linked targets

Reuters

Iran says U.S. delaying revival of 2015 deal, prisoner swap is unrelated

Reuters

UAE to reinstate ambassador to Iran after more than 6 years

Reuters, Ynet

Palestinian general discusses military co-operation at talks in Moscow

Reuters

Article on 'fat' Arab women sparks uproar over body-shaming

Associated Press

Russia launches Iranian satellite into space under shadow of West's concerns

Reuters

Gazans reel under heat and lengthy power cuts

Reuters

Beirut silo collapses, reviving trauma ahead of blast anniversary

Reuters

Iran says it responded to EU proposal aimed at salvaging 2015 nuclear deal

Reuters

Hezbollah airs drone footage of Israeli barges in disputed gas field

Associated Press

Integrated Mideast defense system still only an idea, U.S. official says

Reuters

Slain journalist's family: No help from U.S. for a full probe

Associated Press

EU puts forward new draft text to revive Iran nuclear deal

Reuters

Slain Al Jazeera reporter's family meet Blinken to 'demand justice for Shireen'

Reuters

Iran will keep IAEA cameras turned off until nuclear deal is restored

Reuters

Iran doesn't appear to want a nuclear deal, British spy chief says

Reuters

Cameras to replace peacekeepers at strategic Red Sea strait

Reuters

Syrian refugees anxious over Lebanon’s plans to deport them

Associated Press

Iran says 'capable of building nuclear bomb', Al Jazeera reports

Reuters

Biden tells Arab leaders that U.S. is committed to region

Reuters

Normalization with Israel only if two-state solution reached, Saudi FM says

Reuters

Saudi Arabia expected to grant access to Israeli air travel, U.S. official says

Reuters

Unlike Israel, Saudis prepare more humble reception for Biden

Adir Yanko

France sees weeks to save Iran nuclear deal, but U.S. sets no deadline

Reuters

U.S. airstrike kills Islamic State leader in Syria

Ynet

Iran enriches to 20% with new centrifuges at fortified site, state TV reports

Associated Press

UK warship seizes advanced Iranian missiles bound for Yemen

Associated Press

Iran still seeking diplomats missing In Lebanon since 1982

AFP

Saudi Arabia expecting 1 million in largest hajj since virus

Associated Press

Back from Europe, Biden turns to diplomatically delicate Saudi Arabia trip

Reuters

U.S. Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs and weapons

Associated Press

UN report: war in Syria kills 1.5% of country's population

Reuters

Ten dead, 251 injured in toxic gas leak at Jordan's Aqaba port

Reuters

Hamas to restore Syria ties after 10 years of dispute, sources say

i24NEWS