Written by US voices ‘deep concern’ after Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike Hello and welcome to the Guardians continuing coverage of the crisis in the Middle East. US defence secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart on Wednesday that Washington had “deep concerns” about strikes against the Lebanese armed forces while urging Israel to take steps […]
Gallant to Israeli pilots: ‘after we strike in Iran, everyone will understand what you did in preparation and training’ Israeli media is reporting that defense minister Yoav Gallant has told pilots and air crews at Hatzerim Airbase “after we strike in Iran, everyone will understand what you did in the preparation and training process.” He […]
Israel’s national security council has warned Israelis to immediately leave popular tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka after threats of a possible terrorist attack. According to the council, Sri Lankan authorities had informed it of “a terrorist threat focused on tourist areas and beaches” around the popular surfing area of Arugam Bay in the south […]
Just a month ago, south Beirut’s bustling streets were packed with traffic, families strolling about and youths in cafes, but now silence dominates the abandoned Hezbollah bastion, interrupted only by the sound of Israeli bombs. Escalating Israeli attacks since late September, after nearly a year of low-intensity cross-border exchanges, have reduced much of the Lebanese […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran-backed group Hezbollah of trying to kill him on Saturday, after his office said a drone from Lebanon hit the premier’s family home. The drone attack – which Hezbollah has not acknowledged – came as Israeli troops fight the Lebanese group on the ground in southern Lebanon. It followed […]
Netanyahu spokesperson says a drone was launched towards Israeli PM’s house Reuters reports that a drone was launched towards Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in the northern Israel town of Caesarea on Saturday, citing his spokesperson. The spokesperson added that Netanyahu was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties. Agence France-Presse (AFP) […]
Since the beginning of its war in Gaza, Israel has been hunting one man in particular – Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar. Described as the mastermind behind the 7 October attack on Israel, he was believed to be hiding deep underground. There were glimpses of him early on, in the tunnels under Gaza – a hostage […]
Iran says manner of Sinwar’s death will strengthen ‘spirit of resistance’ Iran’s mission to the UN has said the circumstances of Yahya Sinwar’s death will strengthen the “spirit of resistance”. Sinwar was apparently killed while fighting Israeli forces in Rafah, rather than hiding in a bunker as Israel had consistently portrayed him. A still from […]
Israeli military confirms killing of Yahya Sinwar The Israeli military has said it killed Yahya Sinwar in an operation in southern Gaza on Thursday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in a statement shared by Reuters, said: After completing the process of identifying the body, it can be confirmed that Yahya Sinwar was eliminated. The statement […]
Victorian students to learn to be less like Andrew Tate Caitlin Cassidy Victorian students will learn how to be less like male influencer Andrew Tate under a suite of resources responding to toxic masculinity. The respectful relationships resources, being rolled out to schools across the state, teach children how to recognise hate speech and coercive […]