Israel
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Israel bars Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem church, sparking protests
Israeli police denied entry to two Catholic leaders at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, citing security measures. The Vatican and several nations have protested the decision.
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Israel Cracks Down on West Bank Settler Violence
An internal directive from Netanyahu’s office reveals unprecedented measures to combat settler violence on the West Bank, including troop redeployment.
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Israel Intercepts First Missile Strike From Yemen
Israel confirmed the first missile launch from Yemen toward its territory, marking a significant escalation as regional conflict spreads.
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Global Energy Security Fears Mount Amid Middle East Escalation
As Israel signals expanded military operations against regional proxies, the risk of a potential blockade in the Strait of Hormuz creates uncertainty for global energy markets.
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Trump Calls Strait of Hormuz ‘Strait of Trump’ Intentionally
President Trump referred to the Strait of Hormuz as the ‘Strait of Trump,’ claiming it was deliberate. The remark adds tension to U.S.-Iran relations.
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Direct Strikes Hit Tehran and Tel Aviv as U.S. Pushes Ceasefire Plan
As direct state-on-state warfare intensifies between Iran and the U.S.-Israel coalition, Washington pivots to a 15-point peace plan while Tehran rejects claims of active negotiations.
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IDF Claims 330 Missile Launchers Disabled as Iranian Strikes Persist
The IDF announced disabling 330 missile launchers, yet Iranian missile barrages continue to deplete interceptors and disrupt regional stability.
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Iran Halts Gas Exports to Turkey After South Pars Strike
Iran has suspended natural gas exports to Turkey following an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field. The duration of the disruption remains unclear.
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Israel Restricts Ben Gurion Airport Operations Amid Missile Attacks
Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced new flight restrictions at Ben Gurion Airport, limiting operations to one arrival and one departure per hour, following weekend missile attacks.
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UK Dismisses Israel’s Claim of Iranian Missiles Targeting London
Britain’s Housing Secretary stated there’s no specific assessment of Iran targeting the UK, countering Israeli claims after a missile strike on Diego Garcia.
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Iran Highlights Security Threats to Gulf Desalination Plants
Iran warns that Gulf desalination plants, crucial for Kuwait and Oman, could be targeted in conflicts, risking catastrophic water shortages in the region.
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US and Israeli Air Forces Strike Isfahan Aviation Base in Iran
Coordinated strikes by US and Israeli air forces targeted key infrastructure at the Isfahan aviation base in central Iran earlier today. The attacks reportedly involved multiple waves of precision strikes.
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Mao Ning: China Opposes Israeli-US Strikes on Iran
China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated Beijing’s opposition to Israeli and US actions against Iran, affirming support for Tehran’s sovereignty and legitimate rights.
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Iran missiles strike Arad, Dimona; Trump threatens power plants
Iran launched missiles at Arad and Dimona, injuring hundreds and damaging buildings, prompting a stark threat from President Trump to retaliate against Iran’s power infrastructure.
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Israeli Chief of Staff Warns of Iranian Missile Reach in Europe
Israel’s Chief of Staff stated that major European capitals like Berlin, Paris, and Rome are now within the potential range of Iranian missile systems, highlighting a growing global threat.
