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Israel has announced the appointment of its first ambassador to Somaliland, marking a significant step in strengthening ties with the self-declared state. The nomination of Michael Lotem follows Israel’s decision in late 2025 to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent entity. This move......
At least four people were killed on Saturday following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The strikes hit the area of Yohmor al-Shaqeef in the Nabatieh district, targeting both a truck and a motorcycle. These latest casualties come just one day after......
The Israeli army has issued a warning to Lebanese civilians, urging them not to return to several villages in southern Lebanon, citing ongoing security concerns and alleged violations of a fragile ceasefire agreement. According to the Israeli military, activities carried out by Hezbollah in the area......
Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to create a “fait accompli” in Lebanon, despite the ongoing ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to remarks made by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, in southern Turkey, Fidan claimed that Israel is taking......
An Israeli soldier has been killed during operations in southern Lebanon, marking the second reported fatality since the start of a temporary ceasefire in the region. According to the Israeli military, the soldier died during combat activities near the border area, where tensions remain high despite......
Israeli flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines has announced that it will purchase six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, strengthening its long-term partnership with aerospace manufacturer Boeing. The decision forms part of the airline’s broader strategy to expand capacity and improve profitability......
Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to portray it as a “new enemy” following a series of escalating diplomatic exchanges between the two countries, further intensifying tensions in the Middle East. Speaking on Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Israel is deliberately......
A new humanitarian aid flotilla is set to depart from the port of Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, aiming to deliver supplies to the Gaza Strip and challenge the ongoing Israeli blockade. Around 30 boats are expected to take part in the “Global Sumud” initiative, carrying medical equipment and......
At least 10 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, as political tensions escalated over the prospect of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel. According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, the strikes targeted several locations in the Nabatieh district, including......
Israel’s Elbit Systems is preparing to start deliveries of Watchkeeper X drones to Romania under a 1.89 billion lei ($428.75 million) contract, following delays that raised concerns from Romanian officials. The agreement, signed in 2022 for seven unmanned aerial systems, was originally scheduled......
At least five Palestinians were killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, local authorities and hospitals reported. Four casualties were confirmed in Gaza City after an Israeli drone targeted a group of civilians, while another victim died near Deir el-Balah. Al-Shifa Hospital,......
Israeli police have prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Italian Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, along with the custodian of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, from entering the holy site to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass, marking “the first time in centuries,” according to the Latin......
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned Friday that the Middle East war could intensify in the coming days, citing intelligence shared by allied nations as the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran approaches the one-month mark. "I have reason to believe, including on the basis of information......
