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Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Syria calls for UN Security Council meeting over Israeli strikes
Syria has formally called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as the "consequences of Israeli aggression on Syrian territory." The request follows a series of airstrikes that Damascus claims targeted military and civilian sites, causing material damage and escalating regional tensions. Syrian officials are urging the international community to hold Israel accountable and to take concrete action to prevent further violations of its sovereignty.
Al Mayadeen
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Mayadeen
Israeli strikes renewed on Bekaa, S. Lebanon, amid border incursions
Israeli aggression on Lebanon intensified on Sunday evening as warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes across southern regions and the eastern Bekaa Valley. According to Al Mayadeen's correspondent in southern Lebanon, Israeli aircraft targeted the outskirts of the town of Bouslaiya. Additional raids targeted the area between Ain Qana, Sarba, and Houmin al-Fawqa, resulting in further damage to civilian areas and infrastructure. The occupation forces also launched four consecutive airstrikes on the outskirts of the town of Irzay, in the Saida district, marking a sharp escalation in the frequency and intensity of attacks. Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces infiltrated the border town of Kfar Kila, advancing approximately 400 meters into Lebanese territory. The force is currently carrying out excavation work under the protection of tanks, providing cover for the operation. Another Israeli force infiltrated the outskirts of Aita al-Shaab. In the eastern Bekaa Valley, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that Israeli warplanes conducted an airstrike on the outskirts of the town of Bouday, west of the Baalbek District. This was followed by two additional airstrikes targeting the outskirts of Flaoui, also located west of Baalbek. These operations highlight a geographic expansion of the Israeli occupation's military actions, reaching deeper into Lebanese territory and targeting previously less-affected areas. These airstrikes come as part of a broader campaign of Israeli aggression on Lebanon, marked by repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement. Since the first day of the truce, the Israeli occupation has consistently disregarded commitments made under international auspices. The continued attacks have destroyed civilian infrastructure and continue to pose a threat to the lives of residents in both South Lebanon and the Bekaa region. This escalation unfolds amid persistent international silence and widespread complicity in the crimes committed by the Israeli occupation. It is also worth mentioning that Israeli movements were detected in the border town of Kfar Kila. In a similar development, Israeli occupation forces launched a series of drone strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring five others, according to Al Mayadeen's correspondent and Lebanese health officials. The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed that one civilian was killed and two others were wounded after an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle in the Saf al-Hawa area, in the Bint Jbeil district. Elsewhere, an Israeli drone struck a house on the outskirts of Shebaa, injuring one member of the family residing inside. In a separate strike, a drone targeted a vehicle in the town of Shaqra, also in the Bint Jbeil region. The Public Health Emergency Operations Center reported that the Israeli attack left two Lebanese critically injured, both of whom were transferred to intensive care units for emergency treatment.
Al Jazeera
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Iran's FM Araghchi, Saudi Crown Prince MBS hold ‘fruitful' talks in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah in the first visit by a top Iranian official to the Gulf kingdom after Israel's war with Tehran. Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Araghchi's talks with Prince Mohammed and other Saudi officials on Tuesday were 'fruitful'. The visit after the 12-day intense conflict between Israel and Iran, which saw the United States bomb three Iranian nuclear facilities before mediating a ceasefire, suggests that the war did not derail the rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh. Saudi Arabia's official news agency, SPA, said Araghchi and Prince Mohammed 'reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional developments and the efforts being made in that regard'. 'The Crown Prince expressed the Kingdom's aspiration that the ceasefire agreement would contribute to creating conditions that promote security and stability in the region, emphasizing the Kingdom's stance in supporting dialogue through diplomatic means as a path to resolving disputes,' SPA said. It added that Araghchi expressed his gratitude to the kingdom for 'condemning the Israeli aggression'. The top Iranian diplomat also met with Saudi Minister of Defence Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Israel launched a massive bombardment against Iran on June 13, without direct provocation, killing top military commanders and nuclear scientists as well as hundreds of civilians. Iran retaliated with missile barrages that left widespread destruction in Israel. After the US targeted Iran's nuclear sites, Tehran responded with a missile launch against a US airbase in Qatar. Shortly after that attack, US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. While Arab countries condemned the attack as a violation of Qatar's sovereignty, Iran appears to be pushing to repair relations with Gulf states. Ties between Tehran and Riyadh were strained for years over disagreements around regional conflicts and mutual accusations of spreading instability. But the two countries agreed to restore formal relations as part of a deal brokered by China in 2023, and top Saudi and Iranian officials have been in regular contact. Before the outbreak of the recent war, Saudi Arabia had welcomed Iran's nuclear talks with the US, saying it supported efforts to resolve regional and international disputes. On Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he believed Tehran could resolve its differences with the US through dialogue, but trust would be an issue after the attacks on his country. In an article published by the Financial Times earlier on Tuesday, Araghchi accused Israel of preferring conflict over diplomacy. 'Iran remains interested in diplomacy, but we have good reason to have doubts about further dialogue,' he wrote. 'If there is a desire to resolve this amicably, the US should show genuine readiness for an equitable accord.'
Al Bawaba
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Palestinian journalist Bayan Abu Sultan injured in Gaza attack
Published June 30th, 2025 - 12:58 GMT ALBAWABA - Palestinian Journalist Bayan Abu Sultan has been injured after the Israeli occupation targeted Al-Baqa cafe on the Gaza City beach. Moreover, Palestinian journalist Ismail Abu Hatab was killed in the same attack. Local media said that at least 15 people were killed and many others injured this afternoon after Israeli warplanes bombarded the Al-Baqa Cafe on the beach of Gaza City. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Monday that the death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Strip has risen to 56,531, with 133,642 injured, since October 7, 2023. At least 15 people were killed and many others injured this afternoon after Israeli warplanes bombarded the Al-Baqa Cafe on the beach of Gaza City. — Quds News Network (@QudsNen) June 30, 2025 © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Times of Oman
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Oman condemns Israeli attacks on Iranian territory
Istanbul: The Sultanate of Oman participated on Saturday in the extraordinary meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level in Istanbul. The Sultanate of Oman's delegation was headed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Diplomatic Affairs. The meeting affirmed its condemnation of the Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of a UN member state and a threat to regional peace and security. He also stressed the need to halt this aggression and intensify regional and international efforts to reduce tensions and achieve a ceasefire and comprehensive calm.
