Iran and Israel playing with fire as old rules of confrontation are torn up Reported Israeli drone strike on Isfahan may signal that this widening conflict has become more dynamic The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
My family’s past, and Germany’s, weighs heavily upon me. And it’s why I feel so strongly about Gaza I fear we are forgetting lessons from that terrible history, says writer Eva Ladipo The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Israel has mounted airstrikes on Iran, US confirms, as Tehran plays down attack Iranian official indicates no ‘immediate’ plan for retaliation after explosions reported in sky over Isfahan and Tabriz The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
Will Qatar Pull Out As Israel-Hamas Mediator? Qatar's warning that it was reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about the prospects for a ceasefire and the return of hostages. International Business Times · Apr 19, 2024
What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full members The U.N. Security Council met Thursday to debate and vote on the Palestinian application for full membership in the United Nations, which would allow it to vote during U.N. proceedings. WEKU · Apr 18, 2024
Israel still plans to launch Rafah assault, Netanyahu tells western diplomats Prime minister also seeks to assure allies Israel’s response to Iran will be measured, as officials urge him to focus on ceasefire deal The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024
A world in disarray, a concern about the future There are many problems today that confront a peaceful global order The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024
US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel Sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programmes come as fears mount over possibility of greater regional escalation. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2024
Ex-spy Whose Book Foreshadowed Hamas Attack Fears For Israel's Future His writing anticipated a Hamas attack on Israeli kibbutzim and an Iranian strike from the skies, but former Mossad spy turned thriller author Mishka Ben-David is now concerned about what lies ahead. International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024
Iran, Israel and the potential for miscalculation Even if all parties involved don’t want an all-out war, history shows that it can still happen. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2024
Middle East crisis: UN security council to vote on granting membership to Palestine – as it happened UN due to vote on Thursday on bid for full membership by Palestine in move the US is expected to block The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2024
Israel Prepared To Defend Itself Amid Rising Tensions With Iran Israel's PM Netanyahu asserts self-defense against Iran; Germany urges de-escalation; Iran threatens severe response. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Israel considered striking Iran on Monday but decided to wait, officials say The Biden administration has urged Israel to "be careful" with any retaliation. Axios · Apr 17, 2024
Don’t forget Iran’s role in this deadly game of tit for tat Letters: Ruth Rosenthal reflects on Tehran’s mission to dominate the Middle East, Adrian de León has little faith in diplomatic channels, Phil Tate takes issue with David Cameron’s remarks, Alfredo Louro fears the game is rigged, and the Rev Graham Murphy says the UK’s position is hypocritical The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 Israel To Decide Independently On Response To Iran's Attacks Israeli PM Netanyahu asserts independence in response to Iran, allocates B for Gaza rehabilitation.
The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2024 As a Palestinian American, I can’t vote for Joe Biden any more. And I am not alone The president’s moral failure in Gaza has taken on historic proportions, like Lyndon Johnson’s in Vietnam before him
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 Netanyahu Meets With British And German Foreign Ministers In Jerusalem Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses support against Iran, humanitarian aid to Gaza, and international cooperation with UK and German Foreign Ministers.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024 Middle East crisis: Israel will ‘make its own decision’ on Iran after UK and Germany call for restraint – as it happened Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments came after UK foreign minister David Cameron and his German counterpart travelled to Israel for talks
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 Israel Contemplates Retaliation Against Iran's Recent Provocation Israel faces escalating tensions with Iran, prompting strategic deliberations and international scrutiny.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 Netanyahu aims to trap west into war across Middle East, says Iranian diplomat Iran’s chargé d’affaires in London said his country would respond more severely if Israel attacked it again in ‘another mistake’
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024 Will Israel Have To Choose Between Iran Retaliation And Gaza Assault? Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack and to send troops into Gaza's overcrowded Rafah area in its war against Hamas, but experts say it cannot achieve both goals simultaneously.
The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024 Step back: On Iran-Israel tensions Israel should consider the remarkable performance of its defence systems following Iran’s drone and missile attack as a victory and stand down to avoid a regional war
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 ‘Anything could happen’: Gaza Strip left hanging while Israel plots response to Iran’s attack The strikes ordered by Tehran may have bought Palestinians some time ahead of Israel’s planned ground invasion of Rafah
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024 Middle East On Edge After Israel Vows 'Response' To Iran Strikes Israel and Iran traded threats after Tehran's first ever direct attack on its arch foe sharply heightened Middle East tensions and as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight.
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024 Israel Pledges Response To Iran Strikes As Allies Push Restraint During six months of war between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hamas in Gaza, Iran's proxies around the region have stepped up attacks on Israel and its allies, saying they are acting in support of Palestinians in Gaza.