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middle-east23 days ago•13 min saved

Middle East Flashpoints: Houthi Strikes on Saudi Arabia, IDF Retaliation in Lebanon, and Iran’s Conditions for Peace

On September 19, 2026, regional tensions escalated as Yemen’s Houthis claimed missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh and the Aramco facility in Yanbu, causing smoke near the airport. In Lebanon, two Israeli soldiers were lightly injured by an explosion, prompting immediate IDF retaliation strikes against Hezbollah. Simultaneously, Iran’s security chief stated that Tehran has conveyed conditions to mediators for ending the war with the US, including unfreezing funds and lifting the naval blockade. US Central Command reported escorting over 2,000 commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least three people, including the son of a Hamas-linked official.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#gaza-strikes #houthi-attacks #israel-lebanon-conflict

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Gaza strikes claim eight lives as Trump disarmament plan stalls

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least eight Palestinians, including a man and woman in Deir el-Balah and others in Khan Younis and Gaza City, as the US unveils a 15-point Hamas disarmament roadmap that has yet to be implemented; Hamas says it will hand over weapons only after Israel halts operations and withdraws, while Israeli officials demand genuine disarmament, and a separate strike hit a central Gaza medical warehouse, underscoring ongoing violence despite diplomatic efforts.

via Al Jazeera|

#ceasefire #gaza-strikes #hamas

world3 months ago•10 min saved

Six Dead in Gaza Strikes, Including Two Children and an Al Jazeera Cameraman

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday killed at least six people, including two young sisters and Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, as violence continues despite a ceasefire, with Gaza’s health authorities reporting more than 1,000 Palestinian deaths since the conflict intensified.

via HuffPost|

#al-jazeera #children #gaza

middle-east3 months ago•9 min saved

Gaza strikes claim six lives, including an Al Jazeera cameraman

Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed six people, including Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, who Al Jazeera says was targeted; the IDF accuses Wishah of Hamas ties. Two others died in a Bureij refugee camp strike, and four family members were killed in a Sabra neighborhood strike. Gaza’s health ministry cites high casualties since the ceasefire began last October, while aid groups warn civilians remain in dire need as fighting and reported ceasefire violations continue.

via BBC|

#al-jazeera #ceasefire #gaza-strikes

world4 months ago•9 min saved

Israel crosses Litani River as Middle East war widens

Israel says its forces have crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon, signaling an expanded offensive as the wider conflict persists. At the same time, Gaza and broader regional tensions continue to drive international concern, with UN warnings over civilian harm as Israel contemplates taking more territory. Diplomacy remains active but fragile: the United States and Iran pursue a ceasefire extension and a potential nuclear deal, contingent on actions and concessions rather than assurances, while mediators and key officials from Pakistan and other partners weigh conditions and timelines. Several senior figures—Trump, Vance, Araqchi, and Qalibaf—each frame possibilities differently, underscoring the volatility of negotiations amid ongoing fighting.

via France 24|

#ceasefire #gaza-strikes #iran-us-negotiations

world11 months ago•6 min saved

Hurricane Melissa Causes Devastation in Jamaica, Cuba, and Heads Toward Bahamas

Hurricane Melissa caused extensive damage in Jamaica, especially in Western Jamaica, with widespread power outages and blocked roads. Meanwhile, renewed Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in significant Palestinian casualties, impacting the fragile ceasefire. The US faces disruptions in air travel due to a government shutdown affecting air traffic controllers. Additionally, the US obesity rate has decreased, partly due to increased use of weight-loss drugs. The newsletter also covers social issues like cancer support and controversies over Shein's store in Paris.

via NPR|

#air-traffic-shutdown #gaza-strikes #hurricane-melissa

world1 year ago•9 min saved

Syria's Ceasefire and Rising Tensions Highlight Regime Challenges

The Syrian government announced a comprehensive ceasefire after days of violence in Druze areas, while Israel conducted extensive strikes on Gaza targets. The region remains tense with ongoing conflicts involving Hezbollah, Iran, and various factions, amid efforts by regional and international actors to stabilize the situation.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#gaza-hostages #gaza-strikes #hezbollah-arms

defense1 year ago•2 min saved

IDF Eliminates Key Hamas Figures Linked to October 7 Attacks

Israeli security forces confirmed the killing of Hakham Muhammad Issa al-Issa, a senior Hamas military leader and co-founder of its training academy, in Gaza strikes, as part of ongoing military operations targeting Hamas figures involved in recent attacks.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense #gaza-strikes #hamas

international-affairs3 years ago•1 min saved

Hostage Families Demand Answers on Gaza Strikes and Escalation

Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza are demanding an immediate government explanation about the fate of the captives after the Israeli army intensified strikes on the Palestinian territory. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed anger over the lack of communication from the government regarding the well-being of the hostages and requested a meeting with ministers. Israel has been conducting air and artillery strikes on the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, with the armed wing of Hamas claiming that almost 50 hostages have been killed since October 7.

via Barron's|

#gaza-strikes #government-explanation #hamas