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Israel urges Iran sanctions as world warns against escalation
Iran's UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, retorted that the Islamic republic was exercising its "inherent right to self-defence" and "had...Iran launched the attack, its first ever to directly target Israeli territory, in retaliation for a deadly air strike widely blamed on Israel on Tehran's consular building in Syria
The strikes raised Middle East tensions to a dangerous new level six months into a deadly conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza
Thousands gather in Iran in show of support for attack on Israel
Iran's attack came in retaliation for an April 1 strike that levelled the five-storey consular annexe of the Iranian embassy..."Death to Israel!" and "Death to America!" chanted demonstrators in Tehran's Palestine Square shortly afterIran announced the launch of Operation Honest Promise
A mural saying "the next slap is fiercer" was unveiled in the square where a huge banner has hung for days calling, in Hebrew, for Israelis to "take shelter."
Call for restraint grows as Iran warns of ‘stronger response’ if attacked
As expected, Iran retaliated early Sunday by firing more than 200 drones and missiles toward Israel in response to Israel's...Iran had repeatedly threatened to strike Israel in retaliation for a deadly April 1 air strike on its Damascus consular office that killed 9 people
People in across Israel sought cover amid chaso as residents also stockpiled water and other daily needs items reported local media
Israel pounds Gaza as Iran attack threat puts region on edge
The latest bombardments in Gaza came after Israel said it had strengthened air defences and paused leave for combat units,...US President Joe Biden said he expected Iran to attempt to strike Israel soon but warned it against attacking the US ally in retaliation for the April 1 strike
Authorities in Hamas-ruled Gaza reported dozens of new air strikes in the central region where most Israeli troops have regrouped in recent days
Defence minister says Israel ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with US on Iran
"Our enemies think that they can pull apart Israel and the United States, but the opposite is true -- they..."Our enemies think that they can pull apart Israel and the United States, but they are bringing us together and strengthening our ties", Gallant said
Fears that Iran could soon launch a retaliatory attack spurred France to recommend on Friday that its citizens avoid travelling to the region
Israel on alert after Iranian threat as Gaza war grinds on
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned Wednesday that Israel "must be punished and will be punished", days after one...Days after Israel strengthened its air defences and paused leave for combat units, the United States also warned of the risk of an attack by Iran
Iran is "threatening to launch a significant attack on Israel", US President Joe Biden said Wednesday, pledging "ironclad" support for its top regional ally
Israel slams Irish PM for not mentioning Gaza hostages
Israel's foreign ministry denounced Ireland's new prime minister for not mentioning the hostages held by fighters in Gaza during a...Harris "forgot" to "mention the 133 Israeli hostages who have been rotting in Hamas tunnels for the past six months," Israel's foreign ministry said
Israel is also furious with Ireland over its intention to recognise a Palestinian state
Hamas leader’s family killed in Gaza strike as truce talks drag on
The strike came as talks in Cairo aimed at a ceasefire and a hostage release deal dragged on without signs...Hamas said in a statement that three of Haniyeh's sons and four of his grandchildren were killed in the air strike
Israel confirmed the killings, saying the sons were "Hamas operatives" who were "on their way to carry out terrorist activities"
Biden says Israel making ‘mistake’ in handling of Gaza war
Biden urged Netanyahu "to just call for a ceasefire, allow for the next six, eight weeks, total access to all...Biden rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the conflict and reiterated the need for a ceasefire
"I think what he's doing is a mistake. I don't agree with his approach," Biden told Spanish-language TV network Univision
Israel strikes Gaza as US says Rafah attack ‘not imminent’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he had no indication of an "imminent" Israeli assault on the city, the...Hamas had said earlier it "appreciates" the efforts from mediators Qatar, Egypt and the United States, but accused Israel of failing to respond to its demands
Despite growing pressure from top ally the United States, Netanyahu stressed Israel would pursue the twin goals of bringing home "all our hostages"
