CENTCOM head arrives in Israel ahead of Biden’s trip
The head of US Central Command (CENTCOM) has arrived in Israel to meet with the Israeli military chief of staff, according to a CENTCOM statement.
Gaza Strip
31 humanitarian staff killed, Gaza hospitals on the brink of collapse: UN office
The number of humanitarian staff killed while on duty in the Gaza Strip has risen to 31, after an Israeli airstrike killed seven civil defense members on Monday, according to a statement from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs …
Pentagon orders US forces to prepare for possible deployment to Israel for “logistical, medical support”
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered that roughly 2,000 American troops prepare for a potential deployment to Israel to help with tasks like medical and logistical support, according to multiple defense officials.
President Raisi to Russia’s Putin: West blind support for Israel root cause of Gaza massacre
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has, in a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that the “blind support” of Western countries, particularly the United States, for Israel has given the Zionists an incentive to intensify their…
Hamas says holding at least 200 hostages captured during Israel attack
Hamas is holding between at least 200 and 250 hostages captured in the attacks against Israel, according to Abu Odaida, the spokesperson of Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades.
Raisi says Iran ready to pursue diplomacy with all countries to end Israel crimes against Palestinians
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that Tehran is ready to cooperate with all states to use diplomatic capacities to stop Israel’s atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: US Marine rapid response force headed to waters off coast of Israel
Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Av…
Netanyahu Opted for Limited Strikes in the Past. This Is His First All-Out War.
In his 15 years as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has been seen as risk-averse, avoiding open-ended military engagements and peace initiatives.
10 Stops in 5 Days, Plus an Air Raid Shelter, for Blinken
The secretary of state’s chaotic trip in the Middle East has underscored the scale and complexity of the diplomatic crisis he faces.
Iran Warns Israel if Attacks Worsen in Gaza
Iran’s foreign minister spoke after a whirlwind tour of allies in the region. Israel’s northern border with Lebanon is being closely monitored as the first potential flashpoint where the war could spread.