Mideast News
פצצת הכטב"ם בסוריה סמוך לגבול עיראק
3 dead in drone strike near Syria-Iraq border
Among the dead was a person affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and a child; Iran accuses Israel while Arab media reports suggest the U.S. is responsible for the strike 
Lior Ben Ari | 23:33 | 09.05.24
לירידון רג׳פי
Turkey claims arrested alleged leader of Mossad financial network
Istanbul police reports arrest of Kosovar national accused by Turkish intelligence of handling payments to Mossad operatives in Turkey; funds allegedly supported Israeli operations in Syria and targeted Palestinian politicians
AP, ynet correspondents | 13:36 | 09.03.24
המוסד בטהרן
As Iran threatens Israel, the danger of Tehran's long-vaunted missile program remains in question
The Iranian regime's fearmongering of a direct attack against Israel is put into question seeing the lackluster success of its previous assault in April
Associated Press | 11:31 | 09.03.24
מצפה כוכבים וטלסקופים במכתש ירוחם עם מיזם האסטרונומיה "שירת הכוכבים".
Lebanese astronomer denies rumors of death
Abdel Latif's controversial predictions have gained her fame, including a prediction of a civil war in America 
Ynetnews | 17:08 | 09.02.24
הבניין בו חוסל המחבל פואד שוכר
Some Lebanese who fear war is coming have an unusual backup plan: Moving to Syria
'It's necessary to have a backup plan' says resident of Dahiyeh, unnerved after airstrike on neighboring apartment killed Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukr
AP | 07:58 | 09.02.24
תקיפות צה"ל בדרום לבנון
'We don't even know if our house is standing,' displaced Lebanese says
Some 112,000 residents of South Lebanon seek shelter in Sidon, Tyre, but tell Qatari outlet that they lack basic needs and school for their children, as they criticize Hezbollah 
Lior Ben Ari | 15:45 | 08.31.24
פיצוץ בעיר עדן בדרום תימן
Massive explosion causes fires in Yemen
Explosion in the southern city of Aden causes fire to spread to gas stores and local shops; at least five reported dead and 13 injured; social media posts show people escaping flames as the erupt 
Lior Ben Ari | 11:24 | 08.31.24
בסיס סנטקום בקטאר
US CENTCOM says killed 15 ISIS members in raid
Seven U.S. troops are also hurt; among the dead were key ISIS leaders," Iraq's military says without identifying them adding hideouts, weapons and logistical support destroyed in the raid  
News agencies | 08:10 | 08.31.24
תימן נזקי שיטפונות הצפות
Severe floods in Yemen speed up spread of cholera epidemic
Dozens have died in deadly floods in Yemen, which have accelerated the spread of cholera in the impoverished country and caused massive damage; The situation is especially dire in areas controlled by the Houthis        
Lior Ben Ari | 18:24 | 08.28.24
שגריר איראן, מוג'טאבה אמאני, בהלוויית ראש ממשלת לבנון סלים אל חוד
Iranian ambassador to Lebanon denies rumors defected to Israel
Iranian opposition claims Mojtaba Amaani defected after being gone from public eye; 'It is Israeli psychological warfare and fear of Iran,' envoy says in X post
Itamar Eichner | 12:33 | 08.28.24
החות'ים פרסמו סרטון של הספינה היוונית SOUNION עולה באש בים האדום, אחרי שתקפו אותה
'Neither UN nor US stopped smuggling of Iranian weapons to Houthis,’ Yemeni journalist says after airstrike on tanker
An attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia on the Greek oil tanker Sounion threatens an oil spill and severe environmental damage in the Red Sea
The Media Line | 20:17 | 08.27.24
ירדן לידה מלכותית נסיך חוסיין
Princess Iman, King Abdullah's first grandchild, is already a media star
Baby born on August 3 made her social media debut soon after she arrived in the world, with a constant flow of clips and photos posted by proud parents and grandparents 
Lior Ben Ari | 17:44 | 08.26.24
הרשתות החברתיות לועגות לחיזבאללה ונסראללה אחרי נזקי התקיפה המינימליים לישראל
Arab world mocks Hezbollah for damaging Israeli chicken coop in revenge attack
Hezbollah publishes photos of the damaged chicken coop in northern Israel and is ridiculed by Arab memes and tweets: 'For every Hezbollah commander, one Israeli chicken'
Lior Ben Ari | 15:58 | 08.26.24
IDF strikes the South Lebanon village of Khiam on Sunday
Lebanese shaken by Israeli strike, 'It felt like the apocalypse'
Citizens in South Lebanon scramble for cover, Beirut airport in chaos as flights canceled leaving passengers stranded; Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati tells cabinet the pathway to de-escalation lies in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza
Lior Ben Ari | 21:31 | 08.25.24
נשיא מצרים עבד אל פתאח א סיסי פגישה עם אנתוני בלינקן מזכיר המדינה של ארה"ב נוחת ב קהיר מצרים
Egypt warns visiting US general on Lebanon risk
President Al Sisi  warns of the dangers of opening a new front in Lebanon, stresses the need to preserve Lebanon's stability and sovereignty
Reuters | 17:09 | 08.25.24
החות'ים פרסמו סרטון של הספינה היוונית SOUNION עולה באש בים האדום, אחרי שתקפו אותה
Watch oil tanker burn after Houthi strike
Sounion is the third of the Greek Delta Tankers fleet to come under Houthi rebels' attack in a month; its 25 member crew made up of Philippine and Russian nationals and its four security guards were rescued after abandoning ship 
Lior Ben Ari | 09:29 | 08.24.24
כלי שיט בלתי מאויש שהותקף בפינוי מכלית נפט בים האדום אחרי מתקפה של ה חות'ים מ תימן
Crew of oil tanker Sounion abandon ship after Red Sea attack
Sounion crew taken to Djibouti by EU's Red Sea naval mission after coming under attack attack; vessel was now anchored between Yemen and Eritrea
Reuters | 16:27 | 08.22.24
עלטה בביירות
As currency plummets, desperate Lebanese flee economic ruin
Lebanon plunged into darkness amid fuel shortage, as country teeters on brink of economic collapse; inflation at record highs, currency craters and with water shortages looming, many Lebanese flee abroad; fears of war with Israel, which could devastate economy further, also rising
Smadar Perry | 22:51 | 08.20.24
פגישתם של עיסמאיל הנייה ואבו מאזן באלג'יר
Algerian president wants to send aid for Gaza to 'rebuild what Zionists have destroyed'
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's call for Egypt to open the Rafah Crossing so he can send aid to Gaza has sparked controversy; It was first perceived as a threat to Israel when he said 'the army is ready'; He may have been appealing to voters in upcoming Algerian elections
Lior Ben Ari | 09:31 | 08.20.24
לבנון הפסקות חשמל ביירות
Yearning for electricity, Lebanese blame Hezbollah, Iran for national power outage
days after the country plunged into darkness, the people of Lebanon post on social media that the Iran and its Lebanese proxy robbed money to arm themselves 
Lior Ben Ari | 07:58 | 08.19.24
לבנון הפסקות חשמל ביירות
Lebanon plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens
Outages impact not only civilians but critical infrastructure including water supply, sanitation, prisons; prime minister heads to Baghdad to discuss oil supply deal failure over financial crisis  
Lior Ben Ari | 07:01 | 08.18.24
עמוס ג'יי הוכשטיין, נביה ברי
US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Lebanon to ease tensions, but Hezbollah is not in a listening mood
With Hezbollah vowing revenge for Fuad Shukr's assassination, Hochstein embarks on a high-stakes diplomatic mission in Lebanon, navigating a geopolitical landmine to prevent a broader conflict and seeking a breakthrough to stabilize the region; 'Nobody wants a war' 
Lior Ben Ari | 00:09 | 08.15.24
המנהיג העליון של איראן עלי חמינאי, צנטריפוגות בנתנז
Iran planning to resume testing nuclear bomb detonators, report says
Opposition outlet Iran International says race to bomb continues, including high-level uranium enrichment, production of nuclear detonation devices and development of missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads
Itamar Eichner | 13:16 | 08.14.24
שיגורים מאיראן לישראל
'Missile corridor': Iraq faces tough choices as Iran eyes Israel for attack
If Tehran launches missiles and drones at Israel, Iraq likely won't intercept them, just as it didn’t in April; pro-Iranian militias may join in, and with Baghdad hesitant to confront Iran's proxies, fears grow over potential Israeli counterstrikes
Lior Ben Ari | 11:42 | 08.14.24
תרגיל צבאי באיראן
Iran's Revolutionary Guards hold military drill in western Iran, IRNA says
IRGC drill in the western part of the Islamic Republic to last through Tuesday said to 'enhance combat readiness and vigilance' as Iran set to launch an attack on Israel in response to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh last month  
Reuters | 13:22 | 08.11.24
נשיא סוריה בשאר אל-אסד ועבד אל-כרים מחמוד איבראהים הרמטכ"ל של צבא סוריה
Syria military chief allows Iranian drones to strike Israel without Assad's knowledge
Abdul Karim Mahmoud Ibrahim goes behind the Syrian president's back to provide Syrian weapons to the Iran-backed terror group, causes Israeli strikes on Syrian positions and visits Iran in secret  
Lior Ben Ari | 00:19 | 08.09.24
חייל סורי בעמדה בעיר החוף הלבנונית בתרון, 2003
Syrian army regroups and rearms for confrontation with Israel
Harassing Israel at the border and using chemical weapons during Arab Spring, Syrian army regaining strength with Iran and Russia's help; once-powerful force plans to call up reservists for 'only up to two years'
Lior Ben Ari | 23:25 | 08.03.24
המבנה שלפי הדיווחים בו חוסל איסמעיל הנייה בטהרן, איראן
Iran's Revolutionary Guards alleges missile strike in Haniyeh assassination
IRGC dismisses Western reports Hamas leader killed by bomb planted in his room, threatens 'Zionist regime will pay dearly for this crime'; Iranian official says 'breach humiliated everyone' as dozens reportedly arrested in connection to Haniyeh's killing
Lior Ben Ari | 17:00 | 08.03.24
המבנה שלפי הדיווחים בו חוסל איסמעיל הנייה בטהרן, איראן
Chaos and accusations roil IRGC after Haniyeh assassination
Islamic Republic searches for answers for blunder: Telegraph reports IEDs planted by agents hired by Mossad in building where Hamas leader stayed back in May; New York Times reports Iran arrested dozens of suspects
Ynet | 09:38 | 08.03.24
הלוויתו של בכיר הארגון חיזבאללה פואד שוכר
Two scenes after assassination in Beirut: 'Collecting remains in Dahieh, dancing to concert on beach'
A TikTok star performed in Beirut despite senior Hezbollah official's assassination in Dahieh and is facing backlash from the group's media mouthpiece: 'He sang without shock or tribute'; Another newspaper, unaffiliated with Hezbollah, highlighted the dilemma – 'there were two scenes in Lebanon – glowing phone lights versus blood, fire, and destruction'         
Lior Ben Ari | 23:28 | 08.01.24
Ismail Haniyeh funeral in Tehran
Iranians mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leads prayers during televised funeral ceremony for slain Hamas leader before body flown to Qatar for burial
Reuters | 13:12 | 08.01.24
איסמעיל הנייה עם נשיא איראן מסעוד פזשכיאן
Iran convenes emergency meeting following Haniyeh assassination
Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran leaves the Iranian regime scrambling for a proper response; As allies condemn the act and potential escalation looms, the Biden administration pledges support to Israel, while global reactions intensify over the region's volatile future
Lior Ben Ari | 14:14 | 07.31.24
ניר פופקו
Nir stayed to farm on the kibbutz despite the danger. He was killed by a Hezbollah rocket
Nir Popko, 28, is the Israeli citizen who was killed by a rocket fired from Lebanon by Hezbollah at Kibbutz HaGoshrim; He was  aware of the danger but insisted on staying to sustain the community's agricultural needs
Nina Fox, Yair Kraus | 23:41 | 07.30.24
שגרירות צרפת ב ביירות לבנון
Embassies in Beirut advance plans to evacuate civilians, report
After prime minister Mikati and parliament speaker Berri receive calls urging restraint, Lebanese army chief says forces deployed in the south in coordination with UNIFIL  
Lior Ben Ari | 10:20 | 07.30.24
מנהיג חיזבאללה חסן נסראללה ארגון טרור ב ביירות, זירת הפגיעה במג'דל שמס
As Israel primes for retaliation against Hezbollah, Iranian president warns of 'severe consequences'
Hezbollah officials say that while they're not interested in all-out war, they will not hold anything back if Israel initiates it; Netanyahu during visit to Majdal Shams: 'Our response will come'
Lior Ben Ari, AP | 21:33 | 07.29.24
Iranian Supreme Leader hands endorsement letter to President-elect Masoud Pezeshikan
Khamenei formally grants Iranian Pezeshkian presidential powers
President to be sworn in by Iranian parliament; endorsement ceremony held in the capital Tehran in the presence of senior Iranian officials
AFP | 11:55 | 07.28.24
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
Charting a new course: Will Gulf-Syria relations survive?
Gulf states, led by Saudi Arabia, are normalizing ties with Syria, resuming flights and diplomatic exchanges after a decade-long rift following Syria's civil war
The Media Line | 18:51 | 07.26.24
נשיא סוריה בשאר אסד נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין ביקור מוסקבה
Putin meets Syria's Assad in Moscow to discuss Erdogan
Leaders discuss improving ties between Damascus and Ankara and a possible summit with Erdogan after Turkey's efforts to return to pre-civil war relations 
Agencies | 13:37 | 07.25.24
ארכיון 2021 אסדה קידוח גז לוויתן
Houthis plan to attack Israeli oil rigs, power stations, Hezbollah report says
Lebanese newspaper known as a Hezbollah mouthpiece, reports the Yemeni terror group intends to significantly increase the frequency of its attacks on Israel and recruit other terror factions to join the cause; Not only is vital Israeli infrastructure on the line, but Israeli vessels in the Red Sea as well
Lior Ben Ari | 20:06 | 07.23.24
Houthi fighters during a parade in support of Palestinians
Houthis: Iran not involved in drone attack on Tel Aviv
A few hours after a drone detonated a stone throw away from the US embassy in Tel Aviv, killing one person, Houthis say Iran was not a party to the strike and were unaware of it; Contrary to Houthi claims, drone expert says it was not a stealth drone and human error is the reason why it wasn't intercepted
ynet correspondents | 09:24 | 07.20.24
ISIS fighters in Syria
Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria, CENTCOM says
U.S. military official says Islamist terror group claims responsibility for 153 attacks in both countries in the first six months of 2024, an indication it is attempting to reconstitute
Associated Press | 13:04 | 07.17.24
מסעוד פזשכיאן נשיא איראן ה חדש
Iran says indirect talks with US ongoing via Oman
Deputy acting foreign minister tells Iranian paper negotiation process confidential as efforts underway to find 'suitable grounds' for talks after new government assumes office 
News Agencies | 15:22 | 07.11.24
מסעוד פזשכיאן נשיא איראן ה חדש
'New Iranian president too weak to change the situation': Testimony from Iran's despair
Azita, 24, who pleads with Israel and the West to save them, says, 'despite the fear of the regime, we have nothing left to lose, we have no quarrel with Israel; who needs nuclear power when there's no food and no freedom?'
Azita, Tehran | 21:54 | 07.10.24
A satellite photo shows suspected missile engine test stands at the Khojir complex, near Tehran, Iran
Satellite photos show Iran expanding missile production, sources say
Images reveal significant expansions at key Iranian ballistic missile facilities, boosting missile and drone production to support Russia, Houthis and Hezbollah, raising concerns for US and Israel about Tehran's increased missile capabilities
Reuters | 18:57 | 07.08.24
Asma and Bashar al-Assad; Luna al-Shibl
Mystery surrounds death of Assad advisor; fingers point at Iran, Hezbollah and first lady
Luna al-Shibl, senior advisor to Syrian president and rumored lover, dies after car hit by armored vehicle; senior Syrian official says her troubles began when Iran and Hezbollah targeted her for suspected espionage, predicting her brother and husband will soon be imprisoned or killed 
Smadar Perry | 20:12 | 07.06.24
Pezeshkian attends a campaign event in Tehran, Iran June 14, 2024
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian elected President of Iran
Succeeding hardliner Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a Helicopter crash in May, Pezeshkian has garnered over half of the votes in a run-off election, beating conservative Saeed Jalili, sending scores of happy voters dancing in the streets of Tehran
Gilad Meiri | 10:20 | 07.06.24
סעיד ג'לילי מסעוד פזשכיאן מועמדים בחירות נשיאות איראן
Iranians vote in run-off presidential race amid widespread apathy
Voters are skeptical about more moderate Pezeshkian's ability to fulfill his campaign promises after stating he had no intention of confronting the powerful security hawks and clerical rulers.
Reuters | 10:14 | 07.05.24
בחירות באיראן
Iran election turnout 'lower than expected,' Khamenei says
Supreme leader calls on Iranians to cast their votes in runoff election after disappointing initial results
Reuters | 14:57 | 07.03.24
איראן מסעוד פזשכיאן מועמד בחירות ל נשיאות רפורמיסט
Moderate Pezeshkian makes it to Iran presidential run-off
Although he advocates reforms, Pezeshkian is faithful to Iran's theocratic rule with no intention of confronting the powerful security hawks and clerical rulers
Reuters | 15:01 | 06.29.24
המנהיג העליון של איראן עלי חמינאי נאום ברכה ל נורוז
Iran's Supreme Leader threatens sole reformist in presidential race, calling for 'maximum' turnout
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issues a subtle warning to the only reformist candidate in the country’s upcoming presidential election     
Associated Press | 22:09 | 06.25.24
טהרן, איראן
‘Hamster’ crypto craze takes over Iran amid crumbling economy
Cryptocurrency game 'Hamster Kombat' highlights country's economic plight ahead of planned presidential elections to replace Ebrahim Raisi
Associated Press | 23:03 | 06.24.24
חות'ים מפגינים בתימן
Thousands of Iran-backed fighters offer to join Hezbollah war on Israel
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah says militia groups from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen and other countries have previously offered to send thousands of troops to his aid
Associated Press | 10:38 | 06.23.24
Turkish Muslim pilgrim pours cold water from a bottle on her head to cool off
Egypt forms crisis unit on haj deaths as toll rises
Hundreds of people from different countries have died in punishing conditions for the haj pilgrimage in the Saudi Arabian city, where temperatures have at times exceeded 51 degrees Celsius (124 Fahrenheit)
Reuters | 21:18 | 06.20.24
ניקוס כריסטודולידיס
Cyprus probes Lebanese' ties to Hezbollah, aids Israel, US, report
Nicosia government prepares list of Iranians, Lebanese and Syrian nationals after Hezbollah leader threatens island along with UK, US and Israeli interests; threats against a members state is a threat against EU, Brussels says 
Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 17:37 | 06.20.24
צנטריפוגות בנתנז
Iran surges ahead with nuclear program, tripling its capacity to enrich uranium
Iran is primed to install over 1,000 new advanced centrifuges that would significantly accelerate the Islamic Republic's quest toward manufacturing fully functioning nukes, the Washington Post reports
ynet correspondents | 23:05 | 06.19.24
רופאים בתי חולים באיראן
Iran sees surging suicide rates among medical staff
Recent deaths of 3 doctors reignite debate over high number of suicides within country's medical system; experts warn official figures likely underreport true rates
Itamar Eichner | 12:39 | 06.17.24
מצרים בחירות לנשיאות עבד אל פתח א סיסי
Secrets beneath the sands of ‘al-Sisi City’
900 families soon expected to inhabit new city in Sinai; named after president, city set to house victims of terrorism from peninsula; one thing is certain: Palestinians won't be allowed
Smadar Perry | 19:26 | 06.15.24
בחירות ל נשיאות איראן יושב ראש הפרלמנט מוחמד קליבף קאליבאף קליבאף נרשם כ מועמד
Iran names six presidential candidates Ahmadinejad not among them
On the list are Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran's hardline parliament speaker and former Revolutionary Guards commander, Saeed Jalili, a conservative, who was former chief nuclear negotiator and Tehran's conservative mayor Alireza Zakani
Reuters | 20:15 | 06.09.24
תימן חות'ים מגייסים ילדים חיילים מלחמה נגד סעודיה
‘More than a million’ children indoctrinated in Houthi summer camps
Fear and coercion drive hundreds of thousands of children annually to the Houthi camps, where they are exposed to extremist propaganda and military recruitment
The Media Line | 07:50 | 06.05.24
שוטרים באיסטנבול
Turkish police detain father of Israel Border Policewoman over pro-Israel tweet
Following a tweet hailing those who protect Israel which included the photo of the officer, three family members who reside in Turkey, including her father, were detained in police stations across Istanbul; This incident could lead to law in Turkey to revoke the citizenship of Turkish Jews holding dual citizenship
Itamar Eichner | 00:12 | 06.05.24
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