Hamas ‘far from being defeated’: Israeli war cabinet minister

A member of the Israeli war cabinet has confessed that Israel has not been able to defeat the Palestinian movement Hamas during its months-long war on the Gaza Strip.

Growing number of Gazans haven’t eaten in days: UN

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has raised the alarm  over the dire situation facing Palestinian refugees who have been displaced by the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

Saudi Arabia says would ‘certainly’ recognize Israel if Palestinian issue resolved

Saudi Arabia's top diplomat indicated on Tuesday that Riyadh would recognize Israel if the Palestinian issue is resolved.

EU adds Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to terrorist list

The European Union has added Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to its “terrorist” sanctions blacklist over the October 7 attacks on Israel.

Shell suspends Red Sea shipments amid fears of Houthi strikes

The British oil company Shell has suspended all shipments through the Red Sea indefinitely after the US and UK attacks against Yemen triggered fears of further escalation, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the decision.

Iran’s Leader lauds Yemenis’ ‘great achievement’ in supporting Gaza

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed the Yemenis’ anti-Israel naval operations in the Red Sea, stressing they did a “great job” in defiance of US threats and military operation.

Linking Yemen’s attacks to Tehran meant to conceal Israeli crimes in Gaza: Iran’s UN envoy

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has roundly dismissed Western allegations about Tehran’s involvement in strikes by Yemeni forces in the Red Sea, stating that such claims are meant to deviate the world public opinion from Israeli atrocities in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iraq vows to take Iran to UNSC over Erbil missile attack

The Baghdad government on Tuesday condemned the Iranian strikes on Erbil in northern Iraq, calling it an "act of aggression" and a "violation of its sovereignty". Iran says it has targeted anti-Tehran terror bases.

US, UK raids on Yemen strategic mistake: Iran FM to UN chief

Iran's Foreign Minister, in a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, has strongly condemned the recent strikes on Yemen by the United States and the UK as illegal and a strategic mistake.

Hundreds of thousands starving in Gaza as famine arrives at “incredible speed”: UN aid chief

Israel's war in Gaza has brought famine with "such incredible speed", the United Nations’ relief chief told CNN on Monday, as he warned that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are starving in the besieged strip.

President Raisi calls for immediate implementation of Iran-India agreements

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated Tehran and New Delhi should accelerate the implementation of bilateral agreements, including a strategic project to develop Chabahar port.

US to send 1,500 soldiers to Iraq, Syria amid regional standoff: Report

The United States is sending 1,500 troops to Iraq and Syria, as its regional standoff with Iran-aligned groups in those countries is rapidly heating up.

We cannot allow what has been happening in Gaza to continue: UN chief

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, in a speech marking 100 days since the October 7 attacks and the ensuing Israel war on Gaza which has so far killed more than 24,000 people.

Gaza scene of largest displacement of Palestinians since 1948: UN

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) says Israel has forcibly displaced a considerably large number of Palestinians during its ongoing genocidal campaign in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Israel withdraws one of four military divisions from Gaza

Israel's military spokesman has announced that the 36th division, one of the four military divisions fighting in the Gaza Strip, is withdrawing from the besieged enclave.

Hamas popularity boosted in Gaza and West Bank: Poll

The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research says the Israeli war against Hamas has increased support for the Palestinian group in the occupied West Bank and the besieged Gaza Strip.

UK to “wait and see” on possible further strikes against Yemen’s Houthis: Defense secretary

London will "wait and see" whether it will conduct further strikes against Houthis in Yemen in order to protect international shipping, the British defense secretary has stated.

Netanyahu ‘unfit’ to run Gaza war: Opposition leader

The Israeli government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unfit to run the Gaza war, opposition leader Yair Lapid has stated.

Authorities say at least 1 dead, 17 injured in twin attacks in central Israel

At least one person has been killed and 17 others were wounded in car-ramming attacks in central Israel, according to police and medical officials.

Houthi ballistic missile strikes US-owned and operated vessel: CENTCOM

A Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile struck a US-owned and operated vessel on Monday, US Central Command has announced in a statement.

Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks tops 24,000

At least 24,100 Palestinians have been killed and 60,834 others injured in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave announced Monday.

Israeli soccer player briefly detained in Turkey after supporting Israel war on Gaza

An Israeli soccer player was arrested in Turkey on Monday, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber has reported, after he displayed a message supporting Israeli war on Gaza and voicing support for the captivates being held by Hamas during a game.

Russia, Iran FMs discuss US-UK joint strikes on Yemen: Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has, in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian, discussed the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, the US and UK air attacks against Yemen, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

Hamas releases new video of Israeli captivates

Hamas has marked the 100th day of the war in Gaza by releasing a clip showing three Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian armed group since its military operation in early October.

US says expects retaliation from Yemen’s Houthis after strikes

US President Joe Biden's administration expects the Houthis, who have been attacking shipping in the Red Sea, will likely respond to the strikes carried out by the US and UK last week, National Security Council strategic communications coordinator John Kirby has stated.

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