Month: April 2022

Russia claims Syria intercepted Israeli missile in attack near Damascus

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No confirmation of assertion in state media by senior Russian military official, in comments made the same day Moscow lashed out at Israel over its statements on Ukraine invasion TOI staffToday, 10:58 am A Russian military official claimed Syrian air defenses intercepted a missile that Israeli fighter jets allegedly fired at a target near Damascus […]

Russia blasts Israel for UNGA vote in favor of UNHRC removal

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Russia’s foreign ministry claimed Israel’s vote was a “thinly veiled” attempt to divert attention away from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. By ELIAV BREUER Published: APRIL 16, 2022 12:38 Updated: APRIL 16, 2022 13:15 A screen with the result of a vote is pictured during the special session on the situation in Ukraine of the Human Rights Council at the […]

Russia said to warn US of ‘consequences’ for giving advanced armaments to Ukraine

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Senior administration official tells Washington Post that threats show US military aid ‘is proving extraordinarily effective’ against Russian invasion By AFP Today, 1:09 pm WASHINGTON — Russia has formally complained to the United States over its military aid to Ukraine, warning of “unpredictable consequences” if shipments of advanced weaponry go forward, US media reported. In […]

Ra’am warns Temple Mount violence threatens teetering coalition; PM holds assessment

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‘Continued harm to al-Aqsa is a red line for us,’ Islamist party leader says amid skirmishes at Jerusalem holy site; PA, Palestinian terror groups and Jordan condemn police actions By TOI staff Today, 11:14 amUpdated at 11:23 am   The leader of the Islamist Ra’am party said Friday that he had informed his coalition partners […]

Report: Number of wounded Arabs on Temple Mt. up to 90

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09:1515.04.22   In its latest report from the Temple Mount, the Red Crescent said the number of wounded rioters has now reached 90. Arab protesters barricaded themselves in the Al-Aqsa mosque this morning, forcing police to storm the compound. A number of police officers have also been lightly injured during the disruptions.

Russian Ambassador to Israel: Continued coordination on Syria

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י”ד בניסן תשפ”ב09:1215.04.22 Russia’s ambassador to Israel, Anatoly Viktorov, told Kan News that despite Russia’s criticism of statements by senior Israeli officials regarding the war in Ukraine, Russia’s coordination on military action in Syria has not been affected. “These [operations] continue as [before] and we are able to maintain [advanced warnings] between the armies,” he […]

Syria reports Israeli air strike in Damascus

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Syria’s air defense systems activated following air strike attributed to Israel in Damascus area. Elad Benari14.04.22   Syrian media on Thursday night reported an Israeli air strike in the Damascus area. According to the reports, explosions were heard in the area following the air strike, which Syria claimed targeted military installations. The country’s air defense […]

Iran Revolutionary Guard says it will confront Israel ‘wherever it feels necessary’

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IRGC’s Quds Force commander claims ‘the destruction of Israel is gaining ground’ By TOI staff and Agencies Today, 4:00 pm Esmail Ghaani, who heads Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force, said Thursday the Islamic Republic will confront Israel “wherever it feels necessary,” according to a report by the semi-official Nour News agency. “Wherever we […]

Iran warns Iraq against any ‘disruptive presence’ after hitting alleged Israeli base

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As Baghdad’s top diplomat visits Tehran, Iranian President Raisi accuses Iraqi Kurdish region of ‘negligence,’ says keeping close eye on Israel By AFP Today, 6:25 pm Edit TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned neighboring Iraq on Thursday not to allow its soil to be used for activities that disrupt the Islamic Republic’s security, […]

Israeli strikes launched at targets near Damascus for 2nd time this week, Syria says

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Attacks attributed to Israel in Russia-dominated airspace continue after outbreak of Ukraine war, some tension with Moscow By TOI staff 15 April 2022, 12:35 am Israeli jets carried out airstrikes near the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday night for the second time in under a week, Syrian state media said. Syrian air defense systems fired […]

Israel carries out successful laser interception trials

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“This is a historic moment for weapons systems. For the first time, an energy-based weapons system actually works,” Brig.-Gen. Yaniv Rotem said. By ANNA AHRONHEIM Published: APRIL 14, 2022 16:00 Updated: APRIL 14, 2022 22:40 Israel’s ground-breaking laser system experiment carried out in the south of the country by the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Research and Development (DDR&D, […]