Day: September 11, 2021

Drone attack targeting US forces reported in Kurdish region, Iraq

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The drones were shot down by air defenses. *Erbil Airport is known to host US forces. SETH J. FRANTZMAN SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 00:44 Reports on Saturday evening indicated explosions were heard in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The area has been targeted by drones frequently over the last eight months and […]

Rocket fired at south, intercepted, in second such attack from Gaza in 24 hours

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Man injured while running to bomb shelter; attack comes amid heightened tensions in the region, as Israel captures 4 of 6 Palestinian fugitives and as ceasefire deal breaks down By Judah Ari Gross Today, 9:22 pm   Judah Ari Gross is The Times of Israel’s military correspondent.   Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip fired […]

UN chief: World faces breakdown of social order if immediate action not taken

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Today, 11:16 pm United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses journalists during an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels. on June 24, 2021. (John Thys, Pool Photo via AP, File) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issues a dire warning that the world is moving in the wrong direction and faces “a pivotal moment” […]

US pulls missile defenses in Saudi Arabia amid attacks by Iran-backed rebels

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Pentagon acknowledges ‘redeployment of certain air defense assets’ but insists America retains ‘broad and deep’ commitment to its Mideast allies By Jon Gambrell Today, 11:46 am Edit DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US has removed its most advanced missile defense system and Patriot batteries from Saudi Arabia in recent weeks, even as the […]

Hamas threatens to escalate West Bank clashes after capture of fugitives

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Palestinian factions have vowed to end all talks of a ceasefire with Israel following the re-capture of the Gilboa Prison fugitives. JERUSALEM POST STAFF SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 10:26 Hamas released a statement on Saturday morning, stating that the capture of four of the escaped Gilboa fugitives is “yet another round of confrontation with Israel.” “The […]

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after rocket fired at Israel

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Riots and attacks broke out across the West Bank following the recapture of two escaped Gilboa prisoners. GADI ZAIG JERUSALEM POST STAFF SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 08:42 The IDF carried out an airstrike in Gaza on Friday night after Hamas shot a rocket towards the Eshkol Regional Council in the south of Israel. The rocket was […]