Hamas has refused to engage in ceasefire talks for weeks, US State Dept. says

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Hamas has refused to engage in ceasefire talks for weeks, US State Dept. says “It’s not that it’s been overtaken by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. It’s that Hamas has, again, refused to engage,” Miller said. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFOCTOBER 3, 2024 01:00Updated: OCTOBER 3, 2024 08:12 Hamas has refused to take part in […]

After Iran’s attack and as Israel engages Hezbollah, will proxies in Iraq step up fire?

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Relatively quiet until now compared to other terror militias backed by the Islamic Republic, Shia-allied Iraqi groups are increasingly firing on the Jewish state with mixed success By Alexander SchlossToday, 8:06 am   Popular Mobilization Forces burn representations of US and Israeli flags during al-Quds Day in Baghdad, Iraq, May 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Ali Abdul Hassan, […]

IAF intercepts drone off coast of Gush Dan, Houthis claim responsibility

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Areas included Ramat Hasharon, Herzliya, Tel Aviv, and Petah Tikva, according to reports. JERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 3, 2024 02:12Updated: OCTOBER 3, 2024 08:55 The Israel Air Force intercepted a drone off the coast of Gush Dan early Thursday morning, the IDF reported, adding that an additional drone landed in an open area. The Houthis […]

Iran’s nuclear facilities: Potential targets long in Israel’s sights

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The Jewish state is mulling retaliation for the latest missile barrage by the Islamic Republic, with some speculation it could go after nuclear operations By ReutersToday, 9:21 am   Iran’s domestically built centrifuges are displayed in an exhibition of the country’s nuclear achievements, in Tehran, Iran, February 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) VIENNA — After Iran’s […]

Report: Israel could target Iranian oil facilities in response to missile attack

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Today, 8:41 am   Illustrative: A handout picture provided on April 30, 2017, shows a general view of the Setareh Khalij Fars (Star of the Persian Gulf) oil refinery in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas. (Handout/Iranian Presidency/AFP) Israel is reportedly planning a significant response to last night’s Iranian missile attack, although the details […]

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapon production sites in multiple Beirut strikes

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The IDF has initiated operations in Beirut against Hezbollah, urging residents to evacuate specific areas due to imminent strikes. JERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 2, 2024 01:44Updated: OCTOBER 2, 2024 08:08 The IDF conducted targeted strikes in the area of Beirut against a number of  Hezbollah weapon production facilities and terror infrastructure sites over the past few days, […]

Khamenei threatens Israel in Hebrew, Geert Wilders fires back in explosive exchange

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Khamenei threatened Israel in Hebrew, prompting Wilders to label him a “psychopath” while reaffirming support for Israel amid escalating tensions. JERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 2, 2024 00:59 (photo credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/West Asia News Agency/Reuters) In an unusual exchange on X, formerly Twitter, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Dutch politician […]

Iran’s foreign minister on X says Iran’s action had concluded

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Foreign Minister Araqchi states action is “concluded” unless Israel provokes further. Iranian-aligned groups in Iraq hint at potential attacks on US bases. Copy By REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFOCTOBER 2, 2024 00:26Updated: OCTOBER 2, 2024 00:52 A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the […]

Gallant and Austin agree: Hezbollah infrastructure along the border must be dismantled

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US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reaffirms US support for Israel’s right to defend itself.   Oct 1, 2024, 5:59 AM (GMT+3)   Gallant and AustinAriel Hermoni/IMoD US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke on Monday night with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as the IDF launched a limited ground operation against Hezbollah terrorist targets in […]

Rockets launched at military base housing US forces in Iraq

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At least two Katyusha rockets launched at military base housing US forces near Baghdad International Airport. Air defenses successfully intercept the rockets. Elad Benari   Oct 1, 2024, 4:37 AM (GMT+3)   BaghdadiStock At least two Katyusha rockets were launched at a military base housing US forces near Baghdad International Airport early Tuesday morning, according to […]

Reports in Syria: Israel strikes Damascus, three locals killed

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Syrian state television reports that three local citizens were killed in an attack attributed to Israel, including a television presenter. Nine civilians were injured. Israel National News   Oct 1, 2024, 4:15 AM (GMT+3)   Strike in Damascus (archive)REUTERS Media in Syria reported an Israeli attack in the capital Damascus early Tuesday morning. According to the […]

Turkey’s Erdogan urges UN to endorse use of force against Israel

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Leader criticizes Muslim countries’ lack of action against Israel, pushes them to enact economic, diplomatic, political measures By Reuters and ToI Staff1 October 2024, 12:23 am   Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, September 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that […]

Biden to speak with Netanyahu amid dispute, fear of all-out war

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The US warns Iran against escalating violence following Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, while strained relations between Washington and Jerusalem continue. By TOVAH LAZAROFFSEPTEMBER 29, 2024 23:00Updated: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 04:38  U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One, en route to Washington, D.C., at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, […]