Syria reports fourth Israeli attack this month, says two killed

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CAIRO, Nov 24 (Reuters) – An Israeli air strike in Syria killed two people and wounded seven others including six soldiers on Wednesday, Syrian state media said, in the fourth Israeli attack reported by Syria this month. An Israeli military spokesperson declined to comment on the report. Israel has mounted frequent attacks against what it […]

Ex-Mossad chief: Any nuclear deal must physically dismantle Iran’s enrichment sites

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Yossi Cohen pessimistic about new Iranian president’s willingness to negotiate, says Israel should maintain the ability to strike facilities alone TOI staffToday, 11:41 am The former head of the Mossad spy agency said Sunday that talks aimed at saving the unraveling 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran must aim for the physical dismantling of Iran’s uranium […]

How Israel built the world’s most accurate military machine

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2014 was a turning point for the IDF in its battle against Hamas’ tunnel systems. Here’s how they managed to attack the Gaza Strip with such precision during Operation Guardian of the Walls. YAAKOV KATZNOVEMBER 18, 2021 14:48 The tunnels were dug by hand and jackhammers, as heavy machinery was out of the question – […]

US warns Israel attacks on Iran nuclear program are counterproductive — NYT

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Israeli officials said to have dismissed the warnings Despite killing of nuclear scientist and explosions at enrichment facilities, Iran building faster and more efficient nuke program that puts it in position to have bomb in weeks By TOI staff and Agencies Today, 5:17 amUpdated at 7:16 am   In this image made from April 17, […]

1 man killed, 4 injured in terror shooting in Jerusalem Old City

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Palestinian gunman shot dead by officers near entrance to Temple Mount; incident comes several days after stabbing nearby By Judah Ari Gross and Aaron Boxerman Today, 9:29 amUpdated at 11:11 am   One Israeli man was killed and four others were wounded Sunday morning in a shooting attack in the Old City of Jerusalem, officials […]

After Israeli ban, US envoy to UN expresses backing for Palestinian rights groups

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‘We support Palestinian NGOs’ role monitoring human rights abuses wherever they occur,’ Linda Thomas-Greenfield says after visit to region By TOI staff Today, 11:12 pm United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield appeared on Saturday to wade into the issue of rights groups outlawed by Israel, when she said Washington “support[s] Palestinian NGOs’ […]

Iran condemns U.S. sanctions over bid to meddle in presidential vote

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Nov 19 (Reuters) – Iran condemned on Friday U.S. sanctions against six Iranians and one Iranian group for trying to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The U.S. Treasury announced the sanctions on Thursday, along with criminal charges against two Iranians it says launched a cyber disinformation campaign to targeted voters, elected members of Congress […]

UK to designate entire Hamas a terror group, outlaw support

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British home secretary set to announce new policy, which will no longer distinguish between military and political wings; Hamas backers in UK could face up to 10 years in prison TOI staffToday, 8:46 am The United Kingdom will designate Hamas as a terror organization on Friday and outlaw support for the group, with violators liable […]

Strike on U.S. Base Was Iranian Response to Israeli Attack, Officials Say

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Iran has not acknowledged the attack, but U.S. and Israeli officials said it was retaliation for Israeli airstrikes, drawing the U.S. into Iran’s shadow war with Israel. An armed drone strike last month on an American military base in southern Syria was Iranian retaliation for Israeli airstrikes in Syria, according to eight American and Israeli […]