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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
For Second Straight Day, Houthi Rebels Attack Israel, This Time With Ballistic Missile
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Thursday, in the latest escalation by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The missile was detected at 4:07 a.m., triggering air defenses, though no sirens were sounded as per IDF protocol. Explosions were heard across central Israel and Jerusalem. This marks yet another attempted cross-border attack amid rising regional tensions. The Houthis have launched several drones and missiles in recent weeks, all intercepted by Israeli forces. Read More
Miami Herald
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Israeli military chief greenlights latest Gaza war plans
TEL AVIV, Israel - Israeli Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir has approved operational plans aimed at expanding the campaign in the Gaza Strip, the military said on Wednesday, following Israel's announcement that it plans to capture Gaza City. During a meeting attended by military officials and the Shin Bet domestic intelligence service, Zamir "approved the main framework for the IDF's operational plan in the Gaza Strip," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement. "The Chief of the General Staff emphasized the importance of increasing troop readiness and preparedness for reserve recruitment, while providing time to regroup and recover ahead of the upcoming missions," it said. The Israeli Security Cabinet under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided on Friday that the military should take over Gaza City - possibly with the aim of taking control of the entire Gaza Strip in order to eliminate the Palestinian extremist group Hamas. The timeframe for such an operation remains unclear, with local media reporting the military may need two months to prepare. According to reports, Zamir has expressed scepticism about the plan, warning that it could endanger the lives of soldiers and hostages believed to be held in Gaza City. ------------- Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
News18
18 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Israeli Military Approves New Gaza Offensive Plan Amid Growing International Criticism
Last Updated: Netanyahu's government has yet to announce a clear timeline for the next phase of the ground offensive The Israeli military on Wednesday said it had approved the framework for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, despite mounting international concern and worsening humanitarian conditions in the territory. The announcement came as Hamas condemned what it described as 'aggressive" Israeli ground incursions into Gaza City, accusing Israeli forces of using a scorched-earth approach in heavily populated areas. A statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, chief of the Israeli armed forces, had 'approved the main framework for the IDF's operational plan in the Gaza Strip." The military did not say when the expanded operation would begin. The plan follows a recent decision by Israel's security cabinet calling for the full capture of Gaza City, which has seen intense fighting throughout the nearly two-year war. Thousands of civilians have fled to the city from other parts of Gaza, seeking shelter from earlier attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has yet to announce a clear timeline for the next phase of the ground offensive. Hamas spokesperson Ismail Al-Thawabta warned that Israeli actions in Gaza City marked 'a dangerous escalation aimed at imposing a new reality on the ground by force." He said Israeli troops were targeting civilian areas and causing widespread destruction. Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes have intensified in recent days, especially in residential areas. Mahmud Bassal, a spokesperson for the agency, said at least 40 people were killed on Wednesday alone. Footage from Gaza City on Tuesday showed families fleeing bombardments in the Zeitoun and Asqoola neighbourhoods using carts, vans and bicycles packed with belongings. Meanwhile, efforts to negotiate a ceasefire have stalled. Egypt, Qatar, and the United States are continuing talks to try and broker a 60-day truce, including a possible hostage exchange and increased humanitarian access. Hamas said a delegation had arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for 'preliminary talks" with Egyptian officials. Israel's planned offensive has drawn criticism at home and abroad. UN agencies have warned that famine is spreading in Gaza, where Israel has restricted aid deliveries. The health ministry in Gaza said at least 235 people, including over 100 children, have died of hunger since the war began in October 2023. The conflict started after a Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023, which killed 1,219 people, according to official Israeli figures. Of the 251 hostages taken, 49 are still being held in Gaza — 27 of whom are believed to be dead. Since then, Israel's military response has killed at least 61,722 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry figures, which are considered reliable by the United Nations. (With inputs from AFP) About the Author News Desk Location : Israel First Published:
a day ago
- Politics
IDF chief approves new Gaza attack plan, spokesperson says
LONDON -- Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Wednesday approved "the main framework for the IDF's operational plan in the Gaza Strip," according to an IDF spokesperson. "As part of the discussion, IDF operations to date were presented, including an attack in the Zeitoun area that began yesterday," the spokesperson said in a statement. "The central concept for the plan for the next stages in the Gaza Strip was presented and approved, in accordance with the directive of the political echelon," the spokesperson added. Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his security cabinet approved plans for the IDF to seize and occupy Gaza City -- the strip's largest urban area -- as part of an expanded military operation to "demilitarize" the strip and remove Hamas from power. The operation would force the IDF to operate in areas where Israel believes Hamas is holding living hostages. Netanyahu set out "five principles" for the end of the war. "One, Hamas disarmed. Second, all hostages freed. Third, Gaza demilitarized. Fourth, Israel has overriding security control. And five, non-Israeli, peaceful civil administration -- by that I mean a civilian administration that doesn't educate its children for terror, that doesn't pay terrorists and doesn't launch terrorist attacks against Israel." Netanyahu's plans to expand the war have been sharply criticized by the families of the hostages who call it a death sentence for their loved ones. Israel believes 20 hostages are still alive in Hamas captivity -- the terror group is also holding the bodies of 30 killed hostages. Hospitals across Gaza recorded 123 deaths and 437 injuries over the previous 24 hours, Gaza's Hamas-run Ministry of Health said Wednesday. Among the dead were 21 people killed while trying to collect humanitarian aid, the ministry said, while another 185 people were injured. Eight deaths due to hunger were also recorded across Gaza, the ministry said on Wednesday.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Tehran's graphic kill list: Iran posts chilling chart of Israeli leaders it plans to assassinate
Key Israeli Officials Targeted איראן מפרסמת את רשימת הבכירים בצמרת המדינית ביטחונית בישראל המיועדים לחיסול. אני מציע לדיקטטור האיראני חמינאי שכשהוא יוצא מהבונקר שירים מידי פעם מבט לשמיים ויקשיב טוב לכל זמזום. משתתפי "חתונה אדומה" מחכים לו שם. — ישראל כ'ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) August 11, 2025 Israeli Response and Warning Live Events Background: Operation Rising Lion Regional and International Concerns FAQs: (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Iran has publicly released a chart identifying several high-ranking Israeli officials it plans to target for assassination. This alarming move highlights the deepening hostility between Tehran and Jerusalem, and adds a fresh layer of complexity to the already volatile situation in the Middle East conflict. The list notably includes prominent Israeli figures such as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, who were labeled with harsh titles by Iranian assassination chart publicly identifies key members of Israel's political and military leadership. Besides Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, the list features former Israeli Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, and Israeli Air Force Commander Major General Tomer the chart contained a misspelling of Tomer Bar's name as 'Tamer Bar,' but this did not lessen the seriousness of the revealing the names, Iran is making a clear statement that its intent is to carry out targeted killings against individuals it views as responsible for policies it condemns. The labels assigned to these figures, such as 'criminal against humanity' and 'minister of terror,' underline the deep hostility Tehran animosity toward Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz responded to the assassination threat delivering a sharp message. Sharing the Iranian chart, Katz addressed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei directly, warning him to 'occasionally look up to the sky and listen carefully for any buzzing.' This warning alludes to Israel's recent aerial strikes on Iranian targets, mentioning that Israeli forces remain vigilant and ready to retaliate against any actions or threats directed toward its public threat coincides with Israel's 'Operation Rising Lion,' a 12-day military campaign aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. According to Katz, the operation was the result of years of intelligence gathering, preparation, and strategic planning. The campaign inflicted considerable damage on Iran's military infrastructure, dealing a serious blow to Tehran's regional combination of targeted threats and successful military operations has further increased the already tense relations between the two countries, raising concerns about a possible escalation into full scale release of assassination targets and continuing military operations contribute to increased instability in the Middle East. Both Israel and Iran have engaged in retaliatory strikes and countermeasures, creating an environment rife with unpredictability. International observers worry that the cycle of aggression could go out of control, drawing in other regional issues and potentially leading to wider conflict.A1. Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel. He has been a prominent political figure for many years.A2. An assassination list is a document identifying individuals targeted for killing. It is often used in political or military conflicts to threaten or plan attacks.
