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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Briefing UN Security Council, Mladenov pans Israeli restrictions on shelter supplies, argues that continued IDF strikes haven’t led to demilitarization, nor will they By JACOB MAGID FOLLOW26 August 2026, 7:58 pm The Board of Peace’s High Representative for Gaza Nickolay Mladenov briefs the UN Security Council in New York on August 26, 2026. (Screen capture) The Board of Peace’s Gaza envoy briefed the UN Security Council on the status of the US-run body’s efforts to rebuild Gaza on Wednesday, touting Hamas’s acceptance of a disarmament plan while effectively acknowledging that progress has since stalled amid Israel’s rejection of the proposal. Nickolay Mladenov …

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August 24, 2026 IDF strikes in southern Lebanon. (social media) Dozens of Hezbollah operatives and IRGC officers are trapped inside a strategic underground complex on the Ali Taher Ridge. By David Israel, TPS The IDF launched another wave of strikes overnight Monday on the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s Al-Manar television, which is affiliated with Hezbollah. Throughout the day Sunday, Lebanese media reported Israeli strikes in the area of the ridge, including artillery fire and airstrikes by the Israeli Air Force, as part of a broader wave of attacks in southern Lebanon. Most of the strikes and artillery …

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August 24, 2026 Barron Trump. (X) Iranian state television airs threat against Barron Trump while offering $10 million reward. By World Israel News Staff Iranian state television has broadcast a threatening segment focused on President Donald Trump’s son Barron, depicting purported efforts to track his movements and penetrate his security while referring to a $10 million reward for reaching him. The roughly three-minute segment marks an escalation in increasingly explicit Iranian threats against Trump and members of his immediate family, coming less than a month after another regime-linked video targeted first lady Melania Trump and ended with a direct warning …

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Israel conquered the Golan Heights in the Six-Day War, annexing the area by law in 1981. UN Security Council resolution 497, passed only days later, rejected the annexation as “null and void.” US Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/UMIT BEKTAS/FILE PHOTO)Which country’s troops were reportedly ready at the base?›Why did the US envoy suddenly walk back his comments?›Where are the Golan Heights located?›What did Israel strike to trigger this diplomatic crisis?› ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER AUGUST 24, 2026 00:33Updated: AUGUST 24, 2026 00:35 …

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The invitation has not yet been officially confirmed by Iran’s Foreign Ministry or by any of the three countries that are parties to the agreement. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.(photo credit: Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS)ByELI LEONAUGUST 23, 2026 13:30Updated: AUGUST 23, 2026 15:15 Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement for Mutual Defense, the new security alliance established by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan earlier this month, Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, citing a senior Iranian official. …

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