Day: February 24, 2023

Iran says it has developed long-range cruise missile

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Iran has expanded its missile program, particularly its ballistic missiles, in defiance of opposition from the United States and expressions of concern by European countries. By REUTERS Published: FEBRUARY 24, 2023 23:31 AIR DEFENSE capabilities are tested as part of the drill, simulating what could happen in the event of an Iranian missile or drone attack. (photo […]

Zelensky: I don’t want Israel to mediate. I want it to pick a side, Ukraine’s side

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At press conference marking year since invasion, Ukrainian leader says he recognizes Israel’s ‘complex’ situation vis-a-vis Russia, cites improvement in Kyiv’s ties with Jerusalem By ToI Staff Today, 9:55 pm Edit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he would like Israel to “choose a side” amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of his country, rather than […]

Iran’s threat to Israel increases if it supplies air defense to Syria – analysis

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The implications of Iran’s claims are clear, it wants to show that it can supply Syria with a system that is important and a potential game-changer. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: FEBRUARY 24, 2023 22:31     The IRGC’s Bavar-373 air-defense system (photo credit: MEHR NEWS AGENCY) Reports that Iran may supply Syria with an air defense system represent a […]

4,600 new homes approved for Judea and Samaria, Despite UN and Biden

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February 23, 2023 Some 2,400 more are on the agenda for Thursday, the second day of the meeting of the Higher Planning Council for Judea and Samaria. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News The Higher Planning Council gave approval Wednesday for the building of 4,600 new homes throughout Judea and Samaria, with a total of […]

North Korea test-fires four strategic cruise missiles

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Test held as part of a drill designed to demonstrate North Korea’s ability to conduct nuclear counterattack. Elad Benari   Feb 24, 2023, 3:57 AM (GMT+2) North Koreamissilesmissile tests North Korea has test-fired four strategic cruise missiles during a drill designed to demonstrate its ability to conduct a nuclear counterattack against hostile forces, its state […]

Iran acknowledges IAEA claim on its uranium enrichment

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Iran urges IAEA to “not fall prey to the seduction of Western countries” after its inspectors found it enriched uranium to 84 percent. Elad BenariFeb 24, 2023, 6:43 AM (GMT+2) Iran on Thursday directly acknowledged an accusation from International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors that it enriched uranium to 84 percent purity for the first […]

Israel joins UN resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

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Non-binding General Assembly resolution passes 141-7, with 32 abstentions; Erdan: Israel stands ‘alongside people of Ukraine in solidarity both on the ground and here in UN’ By AP and ToI Staff Today, 9:24 am   The UN General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw […]

Overnight Explosions in Karaj near Tehran where Nuclear Facility Was Attacked in 2021

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David Israel3 Adar 5783 – February 24, 2023 Residents of Karaj, outside Iran’s capital Tehran reported Thursday night that several explosions were heard there, followed by the activation of the air defense system, the Farsi-language BBC channel reported. Official Iranian media claim that the source of the explosions was a military exercise. דיווחים באיראן: מספר […]