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Lapid calls for regime change in Iran, urging Israel and allies to make it a top priority

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has called for regime change in Iran to become a top priority for Israel and the international community, arguing that Tehran's current leadership represents a major security challenge for the Middle East and beyond. In comments reported by CNN, Lapid described......

Netanyahu says he plans to attend UN General Assembly despite Mamdani’s arrest warning

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he intends to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in New York, despite previous remarks by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about the possibility of arresting him. Mamdani had earlier suggested that he was considering whether......

Ben-Gvir opposes international forces entering Gaza, citing Hamas disarmament concerns

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has said he opposed a proposal to allow an international force to enter the Gaza Strip, arguing that Hamas has not fulfilled commitments to disarm and dismantle its military capabilities. Commenting on a decision by Israel’s political-security......

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese calls for immediate arms embargo and trade ban against Israel amid West Bank escalation

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, has issued a forceful call for an immediate comprehensive arms embargo and trade ban against Israel, asserting that the systemic violence targeting Palestinians reflects broader institutional policies rather......

Poll Shows Steep Decline for Netanyahu’s Likud Party as Opposition Figures Surge Ahead

A recent public opinion poll published by the Israeli newspaper Maariv reveals a significant slump in popularity for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party, pulling its projected Knesset share down to 20 seats—its lowest level since June 2025. According to the survey findings,......

Lebanese army begins southern deployment after Israeli pullback under security plan

The Lebanese army has started deploying troops in the southern town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh following the withdrawal of Israeli forces, marking a significant step in the implementation of a security arrangement designed to stabilize one of the Middle East's most sensitive border regions. According......

Israel prepares for additional US aerial refuelling support amid rising regional tensions

Israel is set to receive additional U.S. aerial refuelling aircraft as Washington strengthens its military logistical presence in the region during a renewed period of confrontation with Iran, according to Israeli officials. The deployment comes as hostilities between the United States and Iran continue......

Middle East Crisis: Iran Threatens Total Offensive Following New US Strikes

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a new phase of escalation, marked by intensified military operations and expanded tensions across several countries in the Gulf and Levant. Despite the signing of a memorandum of understanding on June 17 aimed at paving the way for diplomatic......

Israeli airstrikes hit Damascus defense compound, leaving one dead and 18 injured

On July 16, 2025, a series of Israeli airstrikes struck central Damascus, targeting a building adjacent to the Syrian Ministry of Defense, killing one person and injuring 18 others, according to Syria’s Ministry of Health. The attacks heavily damaged part of a four-story military facility serving......

U.S. envoy urges de-escalation and dialogue after Syria-Druze clashes and Israeli strikes

The U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, has called on all parties involved in the ongoing violence in southern Syria to immediately de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving a lasting ceasefire. His appeal comes in the wake of violent clashes in Suwayda, a majority-Druze......

US tensions rise as Israeli drones strike Syrian city of Sweida for second day

For the second day in a row, the Syrian city of Sweida, predominantly inhabited by the Druze community, has reportedly come under attack from Israeli drones. The strike, reported by Syria's state-run news agency SANA on Wednesday, comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Syrian government......

Israeli military strikes hezbollah targets in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire

The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it carried out airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley, signaling a significant escalation despite a ceasefire agreement that has been in place since November. According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),......

Iran Questions Israel's Commitment to Ceasefire amid Rising Tensions

Iran has expressed significant concerns regarding Israel’s intentions to uphold the ceasefire that began on June 24, following nearly two weeks of intense military conflict between the two long-standing adversaries. In parallel, Tehran found itself denying any threat against Rafael Grossi, the......

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