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Russia Condemns Israeli Attacks in Syria
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Russia expressed firm disapproval of the recent Israeli aerial offensives on Syrian territory, describing them as actions warranting a “strong” condemnation. “These attacks, which constitute a gross violation of the country's...
Israeli Military Establishes New Corridor in Gaza
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it has established a newly constructed corridor that cuts across the city of Khan Younis in the southern portion of the Gaza Strip. The newly implemented route, known as Magen Oz, spans...
Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Refugee Camp in Lebanon Kill 12
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Israeli airstrikes struck a Syrian refugee camp and an artesian well drilling vehicle in Lebanon’s Wadi Faara highlands, eastern Lebanon, killing 12 people and injuring eight, according to Lebanese security and official...
Putin, Macron talk about Ukraine, Iran
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone on Tuesday for the first time in nearly three years, focusing on the Ukraine conflict and Iran’s nuclear program, according to a Kremlin statement....
Fidan Criticizes Israel's Aggressive Strategy
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized Israel on Wednesday for its aggressive approach to the Middle East, which he claimed is destabilizing the region. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East situation,...
Iranian Officials Confiscate Foreign Tanker
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian officials have impounded an international oil vessel transporting over 2 million liters (528,000 gallons) of fuel, accusing it of being involved in fuel smuggling, according to a government-operated news outlet, on Wednesday....
Italian Premier Condemns Israel Attacking Gaza Church
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday strongly criticized Israel over a fatal assault on a Catholic church located in Gaza. According to press reports, the offensive resulted in the deaths of two women. "Israeli raids on Gaza...
Yemen intercepts shipment of Iranian weapons in Red Sea
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemeni government-aligned forces reported Wednesday that they intercepted a large shipment of Iranian weapons in the Red Sea, allegedly destined for the Houthi group. According to officials, the seized cargo totaled 750 tons and included...
Senior Iranian official declares ‘our hands are on the trigger’
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Iranian security official has warned that Tehran is prepared to take retaliatory action if Israel is not held accountable and the US fails to compensate for recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Speaking to RT on...
Parties in Syria to reach agreement to end conflict
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) According to statements released Wednesday, all involved factions in the ongoing Syrian conflict have reportedly agreed on concrete actions aimed at halting the violence. The announcement was made by the US Secretary of State, Marco...
Yemeni Government Forces Intercept Iranian Weapons Shipment
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemeni government-aligned forces announced on Wednesday that they had intercepted and confiscated a significant arms shipment—amounting to 750 tons—destined for the Houthi faction in the Red Sea. The seizure is being regarded as a major...
Syria Urges UN Security Council to Stop Israeli Attacks
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Syria appealed for swift involvement from the United Nations Security Council to halt the continuing Israeli assaults on its land. The call came amid rising tensions and ongoing military actions affecting several areas...
Israel Reports Downing Houthi Drone Targeting Red Sea City
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel announced on Tuesday that its military successfully intercepted a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi forces aimed at the Red Sea city of Eilat. “The IAF (Israel Air Force) intercepted a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) that was launched...
Israel Attacks Suwayda Region in Syria
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, an Israeli warplane carried out a strike in Suwayda, a province in southern Syria predominantly inhabited by the Druze community. The aerial assault targeted the heart of the region, intensifying already heightened tensions in...
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Hezbollah Sites in Eastern Lebanon
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli fighter jets launched a barrage of airstrikes across eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, targeting a range of sites associated with the militant group Hezbollah. According to local media “hostile warplanes launched several air raids on...
Israel hit Lebanon again ignoring truce
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli fighter jets carried out airstrikes in the eastern Lebanese region of Baalbek on Tuesday, marking a new breach of the existing ceasefire, according to reports. The warplanes reportedly targeted areas near the towns of Shmustar and...
Israeli warplanes strike Syria
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes Monday on areas surrounding Suwayda city in southern Syria, according to Syrian state media reports. The state news agency reported that Israeli fighter jets conducted two strikes near the town of...
Turkey calls for stop of violence in Syria
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye has called for a rapid end to the escalating violence in southern Syria and emphasized the importance of resolving the conflict through local dialogue led by the Syrian government, according to a statement released by its Foreign...
Iran Warns of Retaliation Over European Sanctions
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran issued a warning on Monday, promising a “proportionate and appropriate response” if European parties to the 2015 nuclear accord chose to reintroduce UN sanctions through the mechanism known as “snapback.” During a press briefing in...
Israel Strikes Southern Syria’s Suwayda
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli warplane carried out an airstrike on the Druze-majority governorate of Suwayda, located in southern Syria, on Tuesday, escalating tensions in the region. According to a state-run news agency, “Israeli occupation aircraft...