War in the Middle East

Israeli Opposition Criticizes Netanyahu for 'Loss of Deterrence'
Israeli Opposition Criticizes Netanyahu for 'Loss of Deterrence'

Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of leading to a "total loss of Israeli deterrence" in the wake of an unprecedented Iranian attack. In a scathing criticism, former premier Lapid also said that under Netanyahu, "Jewish terrorist violence" against Palestinians in the occupied ...

Seized Israeli Ship Broke International Law, Says Iran
Seized Israeli Ship Broke International Law, Says Iran

Iran said on Monday that the Israel-linked ship it seized on the weekend had violated international maritime law and was undergoing "necessary investigations." Iranian authorities had previously offered little information about why the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized the ship MSC Aries ship near the Strait of Hormuz on ...

Israel Continues Gaza Attacks, Vows Not to Be Distracted
Israel Continues Gaza Attacks, Vows Not to Be Distracted

Israel continued attacks on Gaza, overnight on Monday, vowing, following Iran's attack on Israel, not to be distracted from its goal of rescuing the hostages and destroying Hamas. Israel launched dozens of airstrikes on Gaza overnight, Hamas said Monday, as the army stated it will not be distracted from the war after Iran's unprecedented attack ...

How the US Helped Defend Israel From Iran's Attack
How the US Helped Defend Israel From Iran's Attack

US forces shot down dozens of drones and missiles when Iran launched the attack on Saturday, in retaliation for the strike on its consulate in Damascus on April 1, making a significant contribution to the defense of Israeli territory. Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles marked the culmination of a tense two ...

War Diary: Day 191
War Diary: Day 191

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 14th, 2024.

G7 ‘Ready to Take Measures’ Following Iran’s Attacks
G7 ‘Ready to Take Measures’ Following Iran’s Attacks

G7 leaders offered their full support for Israel on Sunday following an attack by Iran, and said they were ready to "take further measures" in response to "further destabilizing initiatives". In a statement following a video meeting, the leaders of the Group of Seven powers said they "unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms Iran's direct and ...

Iran Says Informed US of ‘Limited’ Attack on Israel
Iran Says Informed US of ‘Limited’ Attack on Israel

Iran's foreign minister on Sunday said Tehran had informed the United States and gave a 72-hour warning to neighboring countries of its retaliatory attack on Israel. "We announced... to the White House in a message that our operations will be limited, minimal and will be aimed at punishing the Israeli regime," said Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The ...

US Rules Out Joining Israeli Attack on Iran
US Rules Out Joining Israeli Attack on Iran

The US neither wants an "escalation" nor an "extended war with Iran", as it it will not join any Israeli counterattack, insisted White House officials on Sunday, a day after the Islamic Republic launched an unprecedented attack on Israel. The United States said Sunday it will not join any Israeli counterattack on Iran, with President Joe Biden ...

Riad Kahwaji: Iran's Attack Highlighted Sophistication of Israel's Air Defenses
Riad Kahwaji: Iran's Attack Highlighted Sophistication of Israel's Air Defenses

Following Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack against Israel overnight Saturday to Sunday in retaliation to Israel’s deadly strike on its Damascus consulate on April 1, This is Beirut put forward three questions to Dubai-based Middle East security and defense analyst, and director of the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military ...

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Iran's "Foiled" Attack on Israel: Major Escalation in Covert Conflict

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel on Saturday was successfully intercepted with US and ally assistance, marking a major escalation in the ongoing covert conflict between the two nations. Iran's unprecedented overnight attack on Israel has been "foiled," the Israeli military said Sunday, with hundreds of missiles and drones intercepted with ...

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Iran Attack "Achieved All Its Objectives," Says Army

The Iranian army said Sunday its drone and missile attack on Israel, in retaliation for a deadly strike on Iran's Damascus consulate, has "achieved all its objectives." "Operation Honest Promise... was completed successfully from last night to this morning and achieved all its objectives," Mohammad Bagheri, the Iranian armed forces' chief of ...

Meanwhile... Clashes Continue in South Lebanon
Meanwhile... Clashes Continue in South Lebanon

While Iran launched its drone and missile attack on the Hebrew state on Saturday night, Israeli bombardment of villages in southern Lebanon continued unabated until dawn. At the same time, Israeli reconnaissance planes flew over the entire Lebanese territory and interceptor missiles exploded in the sky. Early on Sunday morning, a series of ...