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Jordan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Air raid sirens in Jerusalem as army says intercepts Yemen missile
Armed Yemenis chant slogans during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and the Gaza Strip and in condemnation of Israel and the US, in the Huthi-run capital Sanaa on May 23, 2025 (AFP photo) JERUSALEM — The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Sunday, shortly after air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem, according to AFP journalists. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted," the army said in a rescue service, the Magen David Adom [MDA], said there were no reports of injuries related to the Iran-backed Huthi rebels later claimed the attack, saying the projectile had targeted Ben Gurion airport, near Tel Israeli military reported shooting down two missiles launched from Yemen on Thursday, with the MDA reporting at least one person injured while seeking shelter from the Yemeni group has repeatedly fired missiles and drones at Israel since the Gaza war broke out in October 2023 following Hamas's attack on rebels, who say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians, paused their attacks during a two-month Gaza ceasefire that ended in March, but resumed them after Israel restarted its campaign in coastal territory. The Huthis recently warned they would impose a "naval blockade" on the Israeli port of Haifa after the country's military intensified its offensive in Gaza.
Jordan Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Israel military says intercepted missile fired from Yemen
An elderly Palestinian man pushes a bicycle past the rubble of destroyed buildings, in Gaza City, on May 20, 2025, amid the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza (AFP photo) OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem, where AFP journalists reported loud booms overhead, as the Israeli military announced it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen Thursday for the second time in less than 12 hours. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted," the army said in a statement just before noon (0900 GMT). Early Thursday morning, the military also said it had downed a missile fired from Yemen, whose Huthi rebels have launched repeated attacks they say are in response to Israel's Gaza offensive. Israel's Magen David Adom emergency service said there were no casualties from either launch, though one man was hurt while seeking shelter from the first. The Huthis claimed a missile attack targeting Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport, though it was unclear to which launch they were referring. They also said they had launched drones at targets in Tel Aviv and Haifa. The Iran-backed rebels have repeatedly fired missiles and drones at Israel since the Gaza war broke out in October 2023 following a Hamas attack on Israel. The Huthis paused their attacks during a two-month ceasefire that ended in March, but resumed them after Israel restarted its campaign in the besieged territory. The rebels warned Monday they would impose a "naval blockade" on the Israeli port of Haifa after the country's military intensified its offensive in Gaza.
Jordan Times
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Israeli army says intercepted missile fired from Yemen
A child plays as fishermen sit in boats near the Red Sea shore in the Khokha district on the southern edge of the Yemen's western Red Sea city of Hodeida on May 16, 2025 (AFP photo) JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Sunday it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where Huthi rebels have been launching strikes on Israel during its war against Hamas. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted," the Israeli army said in a Telegram post. The Huthis have regularly fired missiles and drones at Israel since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, following an attack on Israel by the Huthis' Palestinian ally Hamas. On Friday, Israel bombed the Huthi-held Red Sea ports of Hodeida and Salif following three missile attacks in as many days. It threatened to target the Huthi leadership if the attacks continued. The Huthi administration said the strikes "will be met with a painful response", according to the Huthi-run Saba news agency. The Huthis, who control swathes of Yemen, have launched missiles and drones targeting Israel and Red Sea shipping throughout the Gaza war, saying they act in solidarity with Palestinians. Their firing on the shipping route drew retaliatory strikes by the United States. However in early May, the United States sealed a ceasefire with the Huthis that did not include Israel
Malay Mail
13-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Trump returns to Gulf on diplomatic blitz, eyeing big money deals and fighter jet sales
RIYADH, May 13 — Donald Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first leg of a Gulf tour that will also take him to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, eyeing business deals even as accords on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach. The trip marks the US president's first major visit abroad of his second term, with the White House saying he looked forward to a 'historic return' to the region. Eight years ago Trump also chose Saudi Arabia for his first overseas trip as president — when he memorably posed with a glowing orb and participated in a sword dance. His decision to once again bypass traditional Western allies to travel to the oil-rich Gulf states underscores their increasingly crucial geopolitical role — along with his own business relations in the region. In the days before the trip, the White House has played an instrumental part in hammering out a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the release of an American hostage in Gaza and holding another round of nuclear talks with Iran. Those initiatives came after a surprise announcement by Trump last week of agreeing to a truce with the Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen. 'Deals' But the focus during the tour of the Gulf will likely be locking down business agreements. 'White House sources have indicated that the president will focus on 'deals',' wrote Daniel B. Shapiro, a distinguished fellow with the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative. Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi are expected to roll out the red carpet with a lavish royal welcome for the 78-year-old billionaire. 'The president looks forward to embarking on his historic return to the Middle East' to promote a vision where 'extremism is defeated in place of commerce and cultural exchanges', Trump's spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said ahead of the trip. The Gulf states have positioned themselves as key diplomatic partners during Trump's second term. Doha remains a major broker for negotiations between Hamas and Israel, while Saudi Arabia has facilitated talks on the war in Ukraine. Talk of returning to the kingdom has been circulating for months, with Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman vowing to pour US$600 billion (RM2.6 trillion) into US trade and investments. 'I'll be asking the crown prince, who's a fantastic guy, to round it out to around one trillion. I think they'll do that because we've been very good to them,' Trump said in response to the offer. According to a Saudi official close to the defence ministry, Riyadh will push for securing the latest US F-35 fighter jets along with state-of-the-art air defence systems worth billions of dollars. 'We will condition that the deliveries take place during Trump's term,' the source told AFP. Temporary 'gift' On the ground in Saudi Arabia, residents expressed mixed feelings about what the trip would mean. 'I expect that this visit will result in political decisions that will matter to the whole region,' Khalifa Oneizi, a 47-year-old Riyadh resident, told AFP. Others were less confident. 'I am not optimistic about this visit or its results,' said Hamad Shahrani, a 62-year-old Saudi national. Efforts to push Saudi Arabia to recognise Israel are not likely to feature high on the agenda this trip, with Riyadh insisting a Palestinian state must be established before a deal can be brokered. Iran, meanwhile, is likely to feature prominently during the visit, following a fourth round of talks in Oman over the weekend. Controversy is also swirling over the president's plans to accept a luxury Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family for use as Air Force One. Late Sunday, Trump went on the offensive amid a wave of criticism, saying the plane was a temporary 'gift'. He later called the deal 'a very public and transparent transaction', and on Monday said before leaving Washington for his trip: 'I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer.' — AFP
News.com.au
13-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Trump heads to the Gulf eyeing deals amid diplomatic offensive
Donald Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first leg of a Gulf tour that will also take him to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, eyeing business deals even as accords on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach. The trip marks the US president's first major visit abroad of his second term, with the White House saying he looked forward to a "historic return" to the region. Eight years ago Trump also chose Saudi Arabia for his first overseas trip as president -- when he memorably posed with a glowing orb and participated in a sword dance. His decision to once again bypass traditional Western allies to travel to the oil-rich Gulf states underscores their increasingly crucial geopolitical role -- along with his own business relations in the region. In the days before the trip, the White House has played an instrumental part in hammering out a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the release of an American hostage in Gaza and holding another round of nuclear talks with Iran. Those initiatives came after a surprise announcement by Trump last week of agreeing to a truce with the Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen. - 'Deals' - But the focus during the tour of the Gulf will likely be locking down business agreements. "White House sources have indicated that the president will focus on 'deals'," wrote Daniel B. Shapiro, a distinguished fellow with the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative. Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi are expected to roll out the red carpet with a lavish royal welcome for the 78-year-old billionaire. "The president looks forward to embarking on his historic return to the Middle East" to promote a vision where "extremism is defeated in place of commerce and cultural exchanges", Trump's spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said ahead of the trip. The Gulf states have positioned themselves as key diplomatic partners during Trump's second term. Doha remains a major broker for negotiations between Hamas and Israel, while Saudi Arabia has facilitated talks on the war in Ukraine. Talk of returning to the kingdom has been circulating for months, with Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman vowing to pour $600 billion into US trade and investments. "I'll be asking the crown prince, who's a fantastic guy, to round it out to around one trillion. I think they'll do that because we've been very good to them," Trump said in response to the offer. According to a Saudi official close to the defence ministry, Riyadh will push for securing the latest US F-35 fighter jets along with state-of-the-art air defence systems worth billions of dollars. "We will condition that the deliveries take place during Trump's term," the source told AFP. - Temporary 'gift' - On the ground in Saudi Arabia, residents expressed mixed feelings about what the trip would mean. "I expect that this visit will result in political decisions that will matter to the whole region," Khalifa Oneizi, a 47-year-old Riyadh resident, told AFP. Others were less confident. "I am not optimistic about this visit or its results," said Hamad Shahrani, a 62-year-old Saudi national. Efforts to push Saudi Arabia to recognise Israel are not likely to feature high on the agenda this trip, with Riyadh insisting a Palestinian state must be established before a deal can be brokered. Iran, meanwhile, is likely to feature prominently during the visit, following a fourth round of talks in Oman over the weekend. Controversy is also swirling over the president's plans to accept a luxury Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family for use as Air Force One. Late Sunday, Trump went on the offensive amid a wave of criticism, saying the plane was a temporary "gift". He later called the deal "a very public and transparent transaction", and on Monday said before leaving Washington for his trip: "I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer."
