Middle East

Tehran Told European Powers Sanctions Would Have Consequences: Iranian Official

Iranian spokesman said delegation from Tehran told negotiators from UK, France, and Germany that triggering sanctions would have consequences.

Israeli Strikes Gaza Hospital, Killing Several Journalists

Israeli airstrikes have hit one of the largest hospitals in the Gaza Strip on Aug. 25, killing several journalists.
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Israeli Defense Chief Warns Gaza City Could Face Rafah Fate Unless Hamas Disarms, Frees Hostages

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Gaza City could face destruction similar to Rafah and Beit Hanoun if Hamas does not disarm and release the hostages.

Israel Begins 1st Steps of Operation to Take Gaza City

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had begun the first steps of an operation to take over Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on Aug. 20.

Israel Calls Up Tens of Thousands of Reservists Ahead of Gaza Operation’s Next Phase

Israel has called up around 60,000 reservists ahead of an expansion of its operation in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Aug 20.

Vance Says Trump Admin Working to Facilitate Putin–Zelenskyy Talks

Vice President JD Vance said the Trump admin is working to arrange talks between Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Defends Upcoming Military Offensive in Gaza

Netanyahu defended planned military incursion into Gaza Strip, and said Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas.”

Israel Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City Amid Global Pushback

Israel has approved plans to take control of Gaza City, while distributing humanitarian aid to civilians outside combat zones, PM Netanyahu's said.