The leadership of Iran has repeatedly vowed to avenge the deadly April 1 strike on an Iranian Embassy building in Damascus.
Author: Cassandra Vinograd
Turkey Restricts Exports to Israel in Protest of War in Gaza
Turkey announced limits on dozens of products, including cement and jet fuel, prompting Israel to threaten retaliatory trade measures.
Blinken Presses Israel Over Its Announcement of New Aid Routes
Under pressure from President Biden, Israel said it would allow new aid routes into Gaza, but it remains to be seen when they will open or how much they will provide.
IDF Says Hostage Likely Killed by Helicopter Fire on Oct. 7
An inquiry found that a combat helicopter had “fired at a vehicle that had terrorists in it” but also, “in retrospect,” hostages.
Tensions Run High at Al Aqsa Mosque on the Last Friday of Ramadan
The Israeli police said they arrested eight people at the compound in Jerusalem, where thousands of Muslim worshippers had come for dawn prayers amid heavy security.
Israeli Military Cancels Leave for Combat Units After Airstrike in Syria
Though no reason was given for the moves, Israeli newspapers said they came amid fears of an increased threat from Iran after an Israeli strike in Syria.
Protest Outside Netanyahu’s Home Turns Into ‘Riot,’ Israeli Police Say
Antigovernment demonstrators took to the streets for the third night in a row to call for early elections.
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Outside Israel’s Parliament, Protesters Explain Why Netanyahu Must Go
A tent camp is a temporary home for some of the thousands of Israelis who are mounting a four-day protest calling for early elections to oust the Israeli prime minister.
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A monitoring group said that an Israeli strike on Syria hit multiple targets, including a weapons depot belonging to Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militia. Here’s a closer look at Iran’s proxies in the region.