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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Israel Says Two Projectiles 'Likely' Launched From Gaza Amid Calls To Scrap Fresh Offensive
The Israeli military said interception attempts were made, but the results of the interception are under review. The Israeli military on Sunday said two projectiles were 'likely" launched from Gaza and crossed into Israel, as the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, approaching its third year, has attracted global condemnation and outrage. The military said interception attempts were made, but the results of the interception are under review. Sirens were sounded in southern Israel close to the border with Gaza. No injuries or damages were reported. Following the sirens that sounded in the communities near the Gaza Strip a short while ago, it is likely that two projectiles were launched from the Gaza Strip and crossed into Israeli were made to intercept the projectiles, and the results of the… — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) August 10, 2025 This came amid mounting domestic and international outrage over Israel's military offensive in Gaza, which has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, reduced the enclave to rubble and brought millions of people to the brink of starvation. Several people have died of hunger amid Israel's tight blockade of humanitarian aid. On Saturday night, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv in Israel to oppose Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to escalate the nearly two-year Gaza war, demanding an immediate end to the campaign and for the release of the hostages. Israel's security cabinet recently approved a new military plan that includes taking control of Gaza City, sparking massive backlash. Netanyahu said that Israel's goal is not to occupy Gaza but to 'free" it from Hamas and support the creation of a peaceful civilian government. China, Turkey, Britain, several Arab countries, and the United Nations Human Rights Chief voiced concern. Hamas called the move a 'new war crime". Italy said on Sunday the plan could result in a 'Vietnam" for Israel's army. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Israel's decision to take control of Gaza City 'risks worsening the already catastrophic situation for millions of Palestinians and could put even more lives at risk, including those of the remaining hostages." Meanwhile, five more people, including two children, died of malnutrition and starvation in Gaza in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said, taking the number of deaths from such causes to 217, including 100 children. The war began on October 7 2023 when Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel and killed 1,200 people, and took 251 hostages. Israeli authorities say 20 of the remaining 50 hostages in Gaza are alive. Israel's offensive in Gaza has since killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, according to health officials, and left much of the territory in ruins. (with inputs from agencies) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Hamas Warns Israel It Is 'Sacrificing' Captives With Plans To Occupy Gaza City
Hamas has warned Israel that it is 'sacrificing' hostages with its newly approved plans to takeover and occupy Gaza City, and the whole of the strip. The militant jihadist group called Netanyahu's plans a 'war crime' and highlighted that Israel's careful use of the term 'control' instead of 'occupation' an attempt to whitewash the truth, and 'to evade its legal responsibility for the consequences of its brutal crime against civilians.' Hamas itself has killed thousands of Israelis – with most killed during its Oct.7 2023 terror attack on southern Israel – when it took hundreds captive. But it's believed maybe just a dozen or more hostages are still alive – according to recent statements of Israeli officials. Hamas recently featured a propaganda video of a still living hostage 'digging his own grave' in the tunnels under the Gaza Strip. 'They realize that expanding the aggression means sacrificing them,' the new Hamas statement said. This isn't the first time that Hamas has warned more hostages could die as a result of Israeli actions. Amid conflicting reports, the militant group has in the past claimed that Israel's own air and artillery strikes have killed and wounded some of the hostages. In a new vile propaganda video, the Hamas terrorist organization forced the emaciated hostage, Evyatar David, to dig his own grave. — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) August 2, 2025 Interestingly, Netanyahu is still touting that he's open to Doba-based peace negotiations. 'We reiterate that, during our communication with the Egyptian and Qatari mediators, the movement offered all the necessary flexibility and positivity to ensure the success of the ceasefire efforts,' the PM's office said. Local as well as international reports say the scale of the new military offensive will require many thousands more reservists: In a meeting of the security cabinet that lasted 10 hours, ministers approved proposals for the 'takeover of Gaza City', which is likely to be the first phase for the Israeli military to assume full control of Gaza, as Netanyahu says it is his intention. A statement released by his office did not use the word 'occupation' but, effectively, that is what the plans mean. It is not clear when the operations, which could take months, will start, as the military will have to call up thousands of reservists, exhausted after serving multiple times, and allow for the forced evacuation of residents from an area where around 800,000 Palestinians live. Israel in its conquest and 'control' efforts will be overseeing a largely starving Palestinian population, with most of them having long been internally displaced. NBC is reporting that privately Trump 'yelled' at Bibi over the aid situation and rising humanitarian crisis – but the Israeli prime minister's office is denying it… ⚡️Trump 'yelled' at Netanyahu during a recent phone call when he told him there was no mass hunger in the Gaza Strip — NBCSources report that when Netanyahu tried to convince Trump that the mass hunger in Gaza was not true and that the information was fabricated by Hamas, Trump… — MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) August 8, 2025 Germany has reacted by halting all arms exports which could be used offensively in Gaza, and even UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in a rare break from Tel Aviv called the plan 'wrong' and urged Israel to reconsider it 'immediately'. China too is airing its extreme concern, but all of this global pressure is unlikely to deter Netanyahu after well over 600 days at war.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Israel launches Dror-1 satellite: SpaceX Falcon 9 powers mission; digital payload onboard
Dror-1 satellite launched (Image credits: Israel War Room) Israel's new national communications satellite, Dror-1, was successfully launched into space early Sunday morning from Elon Musk 's SpaceX launch facility in Florida. The Dror-1 satellite, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), weighs 4.5 tons, spans 17.8 meters, and is equipped with the largest transmission and reception antennas ever built in Israel, according to Israel National News. It is the first in a new line of satellites that will replace the older Amos series, and is designed to fully meet Israel's communication needs for the next 15 years. According to IAI, Dror-1 is among the most advanced communication satellites in the world, built almost entirely with Israeli-made technologies. It includes a digital communication payload and 'smartphone in space' features that allow for agile and adaptable communication throughout its operational life, as per Sat News. The satellite was carried into orbit on SpaceX Falcon 9 two-stage rocket. The booster, making its 13th flight, successfully returned to Earth, landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, avoiding a sonic boom over Florida. The second stage continued to push the satellite into a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO), a path that will allow Dror-1 to reach a fixed position relative to Earth. SpaceX referred to the launch as 'Commercial GTO 1,' a naming convention it has not previously used. This mission marks SpaceX's 519th launch overall, and its 85th of 2025. In the coming days, Dror-1 will open its solar panels and antennas and begin maneuvering into its final geostationary orbit, a process expected to take about two weeks. IAI described the mission as a milestone for Israel's space capabilities, demonstrating its ability to develop and deploy cutting-edge satellite technology using mostly local resources.
NDTV
13-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Israel Confirms Major Strike On Iran's Air Defence System In Western Region
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday released footage showing how the country struck Iran's air defence system in its western region. The Israeli Air Force jets, guided by precise intelligence, targeted nuclear facilities, military commanders, and soldiers, destroying dozens of radars and surface-to-air missile launchers, according to a statement by the country's War Room on social media platform X. It further said that Israel was carrying out repeated military actions to degrade not only Iran's defence systems but also its proxies across the region. IDF: The IDF carried out a major strike against Iran's air defense system in western Iran. Air Force jets, guided by precise intelligence, destroyed dozens of radars and surface-to-air missile launchers. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to degrade the Iranian regime's… — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) June 13, 2025 Where Did The Strikes Happen? The explosions happened after Israel's military said it had struck "dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran". Along with the the targets on nuclear sites, multiple strikes were reported. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that the Natanz site had been hit. Brigadier General Effie Defrin said that Israel intercepted around 100 drones that Iran launched towards Israeli territory as a form of retaliation. "These strikes expand the Israeli Air Force's freedom of aerial operations," the statement added. "Most of the drones launched by Iran toward Israel were intercepted. The rest likely crashed," Israeli sources told multiple media outlets. Most of the drones launched by Iran toward Israel were intercepted. The rest likely crashed, according to Israeli defense sources. Vigilance remains high in case any slipped through. - @BittonRosen — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) June 13, 2025 The clip shared by War Room showed Israeli fighter jets attacking Iran's Natanz nuclear site earlier on Friday. This was one of the key locations where Iran worked on its nuclear programme. Footage circulating online shows Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran's Natanz nuclear facility earlier today. Israeli defense officials now believe the site sustained significant damage, marking a major blow to Iran's nuclear program. - @manniefabian — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) June 13, 2025 An IDF spokesperson also confirmed that their Air Force fighter jets destroyed ballistic missiles directly aimed at Israel. INCREDIBLE: Israeli Air Force fighter jets destroyed ballistic missiles aimed directly at Israel. ???????? Total precision. Zero hesitation. – IDF Spokesperson — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) June 13, 2025 Iran's Revolutionary Guards Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami was killed in the attack on the IRGC headquarters. There were also reports of several children dying in the attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli attack was launched to protect the country from Iran's threat. The operation was meant to stop serious threats from Iran but it would take several days to do this, reported The Guardian. He said, "We targeted Iran's main enrichment facility in Natanz. We targeted Iran's leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb. We also struck at the heart of Iran's ballistic missile programme."
India Today
11-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Watch: Houthi missile nearly strikes civilian jet, intercepted mid-air over Israel
A tragedy was narrowly avoided on Tuesday evening after a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels nearly struck a civilian aircraft flying over Israel. According to Israel's military war room, the missile was successfully intercepted in midair by Israeli defence systems."A Houthi ballistic missile launched at Israeli civilians nearly hit a civilian plane. If not for the competence of Israeli air defences, there could have been a mass casualty event caused by Iranian-backed terrorists," the Israeli warroom stated in a post on X, sharing a video of the incident. The footage shows the plane passing by moments before the missile was intercepted.#WATCH: Earlier today, a Houthi ballistic missile launched at Israeli civilians nearly hit a civilian plane. If not for the competence of Israeli air defenses, there could have been a mass casualty event caused by Iranian-backed terrorists. Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) June 11, 2025advertisement"The missile fired at Israel on Tuesday broke up into multiple parts after being hit by an interceptor, leading the Israeli Air Force to launch additional interceptors to shoot down the fragments," a military official said as quoted by The Times of Israel. According to reports, at least seven interceptors were used during the mission. The Iran-backed Houthis took responsibility for the attack. They claimed that to have launched two ballistic missiles at Ben Gurion Airport in central the past, partially intercepted Houthi missiles have led to casualties when remaining warhead fragments landed in populated RESPONDS WITH FIRST NAVAL STRIKE ON YEMENThe attack set off air raid sirens throughout central Israel, the Jerusalem area, southern West Bank, and parts of southern Israel. Residents in impacted areas received a long-range missile warning via mobile alerts two minutes prior to the sirens. Five minutes before the sirens sounded, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) also issued a notice to the January 2025, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, but the Houthis continued to fire. They had fired more than 40 ballistic missiles, dozens of drones and cruise missiles. One of those missiles killed a civilian and injured multiple others in Tel Aviv in July, which prompted Israel to launch its first strike in Houthis have fired at least 11 drones and 48 ballistic missiles at Israel since the IDF's assault against Hamas in the Gaza Strip resumed on March Watch
