Author: Steven Sahiounie

Medical sources in Gaza report that approximately 800 Palestinians have been killed in ongoing air and artillery strikes on northern Gaza over the past 22 days. According to these sources, Israeli forces are detaining entire medical teams at Kamal Adwan Hospital, intensifying the crisis for local responders. Further details from Saturday indicate that three Palestinians were killed, and others were injured in Israeli artillery fire on Jabalia, located in northern Gaza. Intense shelling has also been reported in northwestern and central areas of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, while heavy artillery shelling struck western and central Rafah in…

Iran announced that it will resume flights after a brief suspension due to an Israeli airstrike targeting several military sites within the country. A spokesperson from Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization told IRNA (Iran’s official news agency) that flights “will return to normal on Saturday at 9 a.m. local time,” which corresponds to 05:30 GMT. According to the Tasnim news agency, Jafar Yazarloo, the Civil Aviation Organization spokesperson, emphasized that passengers should stay informed by checking with airlines and paying close attention to communications from their carriers. Earlier, he had announced a temporary suspension of all flights across Iran.

The Golan Regional Council has issued an earthquake alert for northern Israel following a significant Israeli military operation targeting a complex in southern Lebanon, reportedly containing large quantities of explosives, according to Yedioth Ahronoth. An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed that explosions were heard in northern Israel shortly after Israeli forces operated in southern Lebanon, clarifying that no security threat exists. According to Israeli military officials, an underground complex belonging to Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, which stored approximately 400 tons of explosives, was destroyed in the attack. The Israeli army’s activities reportedly extended to the demolition of residential buildings and neighborhoods in…

Several Arab countries, including the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, have condemned the recent Israeli military attack on Iran. The reactions emphasize concerns about regional stability and call for adherence to international law. UAE’s Strong Condemnation and Call for Restraint In Abu Dhabi, the UAE issued a strong condemnation of the Israeli military action, expressing deep concern over escalating tensions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid further conflict. The UAE reiterated its belief in resolving disputes through dialogue, respect for sovereignty, and adherence to international law. Oman Denounces Airstrikes as Violation…

The Iranian army announced today, Saturday, that two of its soldiers were killed in early morning Israeli attacks on Iran. According to Tasnim News Agency, the Iranian military reported the loss of two soldiers who died while “defending Iran’s security and protecting the people and national interests” against projectiles launched by “the criminal Zionist regime.” The agency also mentioned that more details would be disclosed soon. In a prior statement from Iran’s Air Defense Headquarters, officials indicated that the “illegitimate and criminal Zionist entity” attacked parts of military facilities in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces. The Iranian air defense successfully…

Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says he told Chancellor Olaf Scholz that the welfare money should be redirected to authorities in Kiev Germany should stop paying social benefits to Ukrainian refugees residing in the country and redirect the money to authorities in Kiev instead, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has argued. The diplomat claimed that generous handouts serve as a disincentive for Ukrainian men to return to their homeland and join the military. According to Eurostat, more than four million Ukrainians are currently living under temporary protection in the EU, with Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic hosting the highest numbers.…

Israel has “fully mobilized” its offensive and defensive capabilities The Israel Defense Forces is conducting “precise strikes on military targets” in Iran, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari confirmed early Saturday. “In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel – right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran,” the rear admiral said in a brief video statement. “We will do whatever necessary to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel,” he said, adding that the Jewish state’s “defensive and offensive capabilities are fully…

The bloc needs to show more respect towards developing countries, according to Charles Michel The European Union needs to stop “lecturing” other parts of the world and be more respectful towards its partners in order to combat the growing influence of Russia and China, European Council President Charles Michel has said. In an interview with the Financial Times published on Friday, Michel admitted that the bloc has become “convinced that we know what is right and what is wrong” and often fails to make an effort to understand why other countries may think otherwise. He noted that in the EU…

The Israeli air force reportedly targeted a press guesthouse in southern Lebanon on Friday morning An Israeli airstrike on a media shelter in southern Lebanon killed three journalists and wounded several others on Friday morning, according to multiple media reports. The strike reportedly hit a group of small chalets in Hasbaya where 18 journalists from media outlets including Al Jazeera, Sky News Arabia and TRT were staying while covering the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The journalists relocated to the shelter due to intensified Israeli bombing on their previous accommodation, according to statements from their employers. The strike reportedly took place at about…

The newspaper has suggested that the US billionaire has regular conversations with the Russian president An article in the Wall Street Journal alleging that Elon Musk has secretly made contact with Vladimir Putin and other senior Russian officials is untrue and is most likely linked to the entrepreneur’s involvement in the US presidential election, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. The American billionaire and the Russian president had a single phone call before the Ukraine conflict escalated into full-blown hostilities in February 2022, Peskov told journalists, repeating what he had told the WSJ. ”Most likely, it’s just disinformation in…