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Syria fends off daytime Israeli assault on Damascus countryside

The Syria’s air defense has responded to an Israeli attack in the Damascus countryside on Saturday, according to state media. The military has announced a number of the missiles fired during the raid were “repelled”. Two Syrian soldiers were injured in the Israeli missile attack.

Israel OKs construction of thousands of settler units in West Bank

Israel moved forward on Wednesday with plans to build some 3,000 settler units in the West Bank despite strong criticism by the US.

Israel to send envoy to US over outlawing Palestinian rights groups

An Israeli envoy will visit Washington to justify the recent decision by Tel Aviv to designate six Palestinian human rights organizations as “terrorists”.

Iran Warns Israel about Costs of Tehran’s ‘Crushing Response’

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has warned the Israeli regime against making any anti-Iran move.

Report: US raises Saudi-Israel normalization with MbS

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan has raised the possibility of normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel during the last month meeting with crown prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS), American and Saudi sources told Axios.

Israeli commander: Hezbollah to launch 2,500 missiles a day in war

An Israeli military commander believes Hezbollah can fire at least 2,500 rockets towards Israel each day in case of a war. He, meanwhile, stresses Tel Aviv does not want a war with Hezbollah.

Report: Israel establishes secret center to survey Iran nuclear activities

The Israeli military has launched a 'highly secret' intelligence and analysis center to monitor Iran's nuclear capabilities, according to a report. Tehran has warned of crushing response to any Tel Aviv military adventurism.

Damascus: Israel assassinates ex-Syrian lawmaker

Israel has reportedly assassinated a former Syrian MP by gunfire in the Golan Heights. Midhat al-Saleh had spent 12 years in an Israeli jail.

Israeli military transfers tanks to Golan Heights

The Israeli army has deployed a large number of tanks to the Golan Heights after the Damascus government vowed to reclaim the strategic Syrian region.

Israel PM to talk Iran in meeting with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett next week in Sochi for talks over a range of issues including Iran's nuclear programme.

Iranian diplomat slams Zionist regime’s fabricated claims against Iran

An Iranian diplomat in New York has said the Zionist regime’s fabricated accusations against Iran are a tool the regime constantly uses to cover up its crimes against the Palestinian people.

Blinken to talk Iran with Israeli, UAE FMs

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will host his Israeli and Emirati counterparts in Washington, with Iran topping the agenda of their talks. The three, will also explore ways of expanding ties, while touching on regional developments too.

Israel’s FM to discuss Iran during US visit

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is scheduled to talk Iran in meeting with US officials. Lapid’s visit will take place as talks over the Iran nuclear deal are stalled.

Analyst: Israel’s game plan in Azerbaijan Republic

Tehran-based political and international relations expert Hassan Beheshtipour believes that Israel has created tensions on the border between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan because Tel Aviv has failed to rally international support for its pressure campaign against Tehran over its nuclear program.

Iran Demands Urgent UN Action to End Israeli Crimes against Palestinians

Iran’s representative at the United Nations’ Human Rights Council has called for an urgent and strong action to end the Israeli crimes against Palestinians.

Bahraini Scholars reject normalizations of ties with Israel

240 Bahraini Muslim scholars have strongly condemned Israeli foreign minister’s visit to Manama and rejected all forms of normalization with Tel Aviv.

Iran: Israel presence in region aimed at causing tension, insecurity

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned Bahrain’s move to divulge its relationship with the Zionist regime and to let the regime’s foreign minister visit the Persian Gulf country as self-deprecating.

First Israel’s embassy opens in Bahrain

Despite widespread opposition of the Bahrainis, Israel officially inaugurated its diplomatic mission in the capital Manama. Before the ceremony, Bahrainis staged rally in Manama to condemn normalization of relations with Israel. Iran has called Bahrain welcoming Israel’s foreign minister as humiliating.

Bahrainis protest Israel FM visit to the Persian Gulf country

Demonstrators have poured into the streets of Manama, the capital city of Bahrain, to protest the Israeli foreign minister’s visit to the tiny Persian Gulf country.

Israeli PM meets Persian Gulf top diplomats

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has met the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain’s top diplomats for the first time since taking office in June.

‘Bennett disagrees with Biden on Iran, consulate for Palestine, settlements’

Reports say Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has recently said he pushed back against US President Joe Biden on Iran’s nuclear program, the reopening of the US consulate in East Jerusalem to handle Palestinian issues, and Israeli settlement building.

Abbas gives Israel ultimatum to withdraw from Palestinian territory

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gave Israel one year to withdraw from the decades-long occupied Palestinian territory.

US House approves $1bn for Israel’s Iron Dome

The US House of Representatives has approved $1bn in additional funding for Israel’s Iron Dome missile system after days of controversy around the push.

U.S., Israel hold secret talks over Iran nuclear deal

U.S. and Israels officials held secret talks on Iran last week to discuss a possible “plan B” if nuclear talks do not resume, two senior Israeli officials told Axios.

Iran defence chief warns Israel against any’ foolish act’

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has warned the nation’s adversaries that any aggression against the Islamic Republic will be met with an overwhelming response.

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