EU, UN Urge ‘Restraint,’ Call for ‘Independent Investigation’ of Hezbollah Rocket Attack on Majdal Shams

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By  Hana Levi Julian  – 22 Tammuz 5784 – July 28, 2024  The European Union and United Nations condemned a horrific Hezbollah rocket attack Saturday on northern Israel that killed 12 children and wounded 30 others while they were playing soccer in the Israeli Druze village of Majdal Shams. The rocket used in the attack was an Iranian-made Falaq-1 that carried a warhead with 53-kilograms explosives, the Israel Defense Forces found in its initial investigation. But despite their condemnations, top officials in both international bodies urged “restraint,” while offering no proposals that would end the threat to northern Israel posed by …

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Time Is Short, You Need To Make A Decision

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Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved! In the New Testament, a jailer at Philippin asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). Paul and Silas answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). What does it mean to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ? What does it mean to be saved? First of all, it means being saved by faith, not works, Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not …

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Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China-Russia-led security bloc

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Erdogan attended a summit of the SCO, of which Turkey is a “dialog partner,” in Bishkek on Tuesday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 1, 2026.(photo credit: Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via Reuters)ByREUTERSSEPTEMBER 2, 2026 13:40Updated: SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 16:32 NATO member Turkey would consider taking its relations with the China and Russia-led security bloc, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, to a higher level, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. “Turkey’s prospect of (full) membership to the organization does not imply a breakaway from any …

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‘We’ll do what needs to be done’: Erdogan warns Greece over Israeli defense deal

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Turkish leader breaks silence on the “Achilles’ Shield” pact without naming Israel directly, while Milliyet reports a formal Turkish warning was delivered to Athens over Aegean tensions.  by  Dudi Kogan  Published on  09-02-2026 09:00  Last modified: 09-02-2026 15:39 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan during a visit to Belgrade, Serbia September 7, 2022 | File photo: Marko Djurica/Reuters Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan responded Wednesday, for the first time, without mentioning Israel by name, to the air defense deal signed with Greece earlier this week. “What are we supposed to do? What is our responsibility? To do what needs to be done,” Erdoğan said in response …

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Israel says it’s ready to ‘decisively’ strike Iran if attacked during upcoming holidays

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They like to attack on Jewish holidays because, after all, they hate Jews,’ says DM; Tehran says it targeted US military sites in Gulf states, as Saudi Arabia accuses it of killing two crew members on a state-owned tanker traversing Hormuz By Agencies and ToI Staff2 September 2026, 4:37 pm A man drives past a banner showing a portrait of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in downtown Tehran, Iran, August 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Israel was prepared to respond “with great force” if attacked by Iran during the upcoming Jewish holiday period, after the …

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Israel, Greece finalize €3 billion defense system agreement

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The deal, dubbed “Achilles Shield”, marks the first time Israel has supplied a full multi-threat defense array.  by  Adi Nirman  Published on  08-31-2026 12:14  Last modified: 09-02-2026 15:36 Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram (L), and his Greek counterpart, Ioannis Bouras (R), sign a €3 billion defense export agreement (Photo: A 3 billion euro ($3.48 billion) defense agreement between Israel and Greece was signed on Monday, with Israel set to construct a “multi-layered” defense system for the Greek military, Israel’s defense ministry confirmed in a statement. Greece has dubbed the new program “Achilles Shield,” a deal …

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CENTCOM completes wave of strikes on Iran in retaliation for targeting of US troops in region

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Iran will respond to the US’ newest wave of strikes with an attack “several times larger,” the semi-official Tasnim news outlet reported on Tuesday night, citing a senior Iranian military source. US Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), August 30, 2026.(photo credit: X/CENTCOM)ByGOLDIE KATZ, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM, ESTHER DAVISSEPTEMBER 1, 2026 19:27Updated: SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 10:38 US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it completed a wave of strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran early on Wednesday. According to CENTCOM, the strikes were carried out in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and …

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Syria says it’s working ‘seriously’ on diplomatic solution with Israel despite attacks

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FM al-Shaibani reports US-mediated talks aim for full Israeli withdrawal to pre-December 2024 lines, pans Katz’s remarks on IDF remaining in Syrian territory Syria’s interim foreign minister Asaad Shaibani (L) delivers a speech during the inauguration of Syria’s embassy at Al-Nofleen district in Tripoli on August 30, 2026. (Mahmud Turkia/AFP) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Tuesday that his country was working toward a “diplomatic solution” with Israel, with US mediation, despite ongoing Israeli strikes in the country. The two countries have been in a constant state of war since the establishment of Israel in 1948. Israel has launched numerous …

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Israel, Greece finalize €3 billion defense system agreement

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The deal, dubbed “Achilles Shield”, marks the first time Israel has supplied a full multi-threat defense array.  by  Adi Nirman  Published on  08-31-2026 12:14  Last modified: 09-01-2026 00:05 A 3 billion euro ($3.48 billion) defense agreement between Israel and Greece was signed on Monday, with Israel set to construct a “multi-layered” defense system for the Greek military, Israel’s defense ministry confirmed in a statement. Greece has dubbed the new program “Achilles Shield,” a deal the ministry ranks among the largest in the country’s defence history. Never before has the Israeli Ministry of Defense delivered a single, fully integrated array built to counter threats as …

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Russia secretly aiding Iran in development of supersonic cruise missile technology – report

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The program, codenamed C430L, began in 2023 and was arranged by Russia’s state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, in coordination with the US-sanctioned NPO Mashinostroyenia. A new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2023(photo credit: WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)ByTZVI JASPERSEPTEMBER 2, 2026 08:11Updated: SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 09:41 Russia has been secretly helping Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles, London-based outlet The Financial Times reported on Wednesday morning, which experts say would likely have been intended for anti-ship and land attacks. The program, codenamed C430L, began in 2023 and was …

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Hezbollah launches two drones in ceasefire violation

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September 2, 2026 A Hezbollah terrorist holds an explosive drone. (X Screenshot) The Israeli Air Force retaliated with strikes on the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon. By Gila Isaacson, JFeed Air raid sirens sounded overnight Tuesday into Wednesday in communities along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, marking the first such alerts in the Galilee Panhandle region in approximately two months. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that warnings were activated in the communities of HaGoshrim, Ma’ayan Baruch, and Kfar Yuval following concerns about a hostile aircraft entering Israeli airspace from Lebanese territory. According to the military’s official statement, air defense units …

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Greece to sign $3.6b. Israeli air defense deal, creating ‘Achilles Shield’ against Turkey and Iran

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The agreement, which has been under discussion for three years, will provide Athens with a multilayered air defense system against potential threats from Turkey and Iran. The flags of the European Union, Greece, Cyprus and Israel (illustrative)(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)What is Israel’s largest defense export deal ever?›What is Rafael Advanced Defense Systems?›Where will Greece deploy the new SPYDER batteries?›How much of the deal goes to Greek subcontractors?› ByUDI ETZIONAUGUST 30, 2026 04:05Updated: AUGUST 30, 2026 16:08 Greece is set to sign a $3.6 billion defense deal with Israel on Monday in Tel Aviv, a major agreement that will provide Athens with a multilayered air …

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US hits Iranian launchers preparing to fire in Hormuz; IRGC targets Jordan, UAE in response

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Revolutionary Guards announce ‘the martyrdom and injury of several of our fighters and compatriots’ after American forces strike Iran for first time in a month; no injuries reported in retaliatory attack By Agencies and ToI Staff Today, 2:57 am Illustrative: A view of ships in the Straight of Hormuz as seen from Larak Island (YouTube screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law) US forces on Sunday struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a month, snapping a lull in fighting. Iran swiftly retaliated for what it called a deadly attack, launching …

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Report: Trump administration rejects return to June Iran deal

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The Trump administration has rejected returning to a preliminary June agreement with Iran as the White House says no negotiations are currently underway. Elad Benari   Aug 28, 2026, 6:14 AM (GMT+3) Donald TrumpWhite House Photo by Molly Riley The Trump administration has reportedly rejected a return to the framework of a preliminary agreement reached with Iran in June, making efforts to revive diplomatic talks more difficult, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The report came as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States is not currently engaged in negotiations with Tehran. Speaking to Fox …

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Moscow reportedly eyeing direct attack on Britain

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Intelligence assessments cited by the “Daily Mail” indicate Russian leadership feels compelled to respond to Britain’s escalating military backing of Ukraine. “Russia will want to make a statement, through actions rather than words.”  by  Erez Linn  Published on  08-26-2026 17:14  Last modified: 08-26-2026 19:22 Andy Burnham and Vladimir Putin (Background: London) | Photo: REUTERS/Yann Tessier Prime Minister Andy Burnham has received direct warnings that the United Kingdom faces severe Russian retaliation due to Downing Street’s unwavering military backing of Ukraine, according to the Daily Mail. Intelligence officials have instructed the head of government to maintain readiness for a “direct response” originating from Vladimir Putin. …

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IDF chief raises alert level in Judea and Samaria ahead of holidays

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Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir placed the headquarters of an additional active-duty division on heightened readiness and ordered units and battalions prepared for immediate activation in the sector. JNS STAFF (Aug. 27, 2026 / JNS)  Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Thursday ordered the alert level raised in Judea and Samaria ahead of the Jewish holidays, citing tensions in the area and directing the military to prepare additional forces for rapid reinforcement. Zamir placed the headquarters of an additional active-duty division on heightened readiness and ordered units and battalions prepared for immediate activation in the sector, …

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