China completes phase II of Shenhai Yihao ultra-deepwater Gas field
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Israeli forces detain dozens amid escalating conflict with Palestinian militants
Israeli forces carried out mass arrests overnight, detaining 97 Palestinians during raids across the West Bank governorates of Bethlehem, Ramallah, Hebron, Jenin, Nablus, Salfit and Jerusalem.
Houthi Rebels claim targeting Israeli ships in Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, escalating tensions
The Iran-backed Houthis have escalated attacks on commercial shipping in vital maritime routes in recent months, which they say is retaliation for Israel's military offensive on Gaza last year.
Iranian official warns of possible shift on nuclear policy amid tensions with Israel
Kharrazi was quoted by the Student News Network as saying: "We have no decision to build a nuclear bomb, but should Iran's existence be threatened, there will be no choice but to change our military doctrine."
Gaza hospitals days away from closure as fighting rages in Rafah
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said hospitals in southern Gaza have only three days' worth of fuel left to power their operations.
Israeli Military strikes Hezbollah targets in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military struck over 20 targets of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, following rocket fire into northern Israel. The exchanges, ongoing since October 8, risk escalating the conflict between bitter enemies Israel and Hezbollah.
Gunfire reported at Gaza’s Kerem Shalom Crossing, IDF says
The reports of violence came as Israel reopened the Kerem Shalom Crossing on Thursday morning to allow aid trucks to enter Gaza after several days of it being closed.
CIA Chief William Burns meets Netanyahu amid Hamas truce efforts
The talks took place at Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem. No details were immediately provided about what was discussed regarding the delicate diplomacy with Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu’s former chief of staff, Ari Harow, sentenced for fraud in plea bargain
The sentence by the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court is seen as a reward for Harow's cooperation in the high-stakes prosecution of Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister.
Israeli military vows to pursue Hamas ‘wherever it goes’ after Rafah operation
Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said he expects Hamas to relocate and try to rebuild its capabilities even after the Rafah offensive in southern Gaza is complete.
Dangerous bacteria can travel thousands of kilometers in oceans, Israeli study finds
The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Haifa and published in the journal Nature Communications, tracked huge clusters or "biomasses" of vibrio bacteria as they journeyed thousands of kilometres through maritime currents and water flows.
Israel dampens hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal
"Gaps remain between the two sides over the terms for laying down arms," the Israeli official said. "Israel will not accept any proposal that does not allow for the demilitarization of Gaza."
Israeli authorities demolish six palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities escalate tensions by demolishing six Palestinian homes in the West Bank, exacerbating concerns over forced displacement.
CIA director heads to Israel amid escalating tensions over Rafah assault
Burns's high-stakes visit comes at a perilous juncture, with Israel having launched operations in Rafah, seized control of the vital border crossing with Egypt, and ordered over 1 million Palestinian civilians sheltering in the city to evacuate their homes.
Bridging hope: U.S.-built aid pier signals relief for Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
The inception of the floating pier and causeway marks a significant chapter in the ongoing efforts to address the protracted crisis engulfing Gaza. For years, the territory has been plagued by conflict, blockade, and economic hardship.
Rafah residents flee as warning missile strikes mosque, urgent call for action
The missile fired at the mosque was intended as a warning shot, signalling the imminent possibility of a full-scale bombing of the mosque.
Israeli forces escalate attacks on Rafah amid ceasefire negotiations
According to reports from the Reuters news agency, a senior Israeli official has deemed the current ceasefire offer unacceptable to Israel, necessitating a thorough evaluation by the delegation heading to Cairo.