Attack on Iran not expected before the end of the month
The world is worried about a new war in the Middle East. Is Israel responding to Iran’s attack despite warnings? And if so, when? Meanwhile, sanctions are being imposed against Iran. The news at a glance. While Israel’s closest allies are urging Israel to refrain from a harsh counter-reaction after the major Iranian attack, the […]
Appeals to Israel and Iran to refrain from violence
The world is worried about a new war in the Middle East. Is Israel responding to Iran’s attack despite warnings? The situation on Israel’s border with Lebanon is also getting worse. The news at a glance. While Israel’s closest allies are urging Israel to refrain from a harsh counter-reaction after the major Iranian attack, the […]
war | Israel’s army announces response to Iranian attack
After the Iranian attack on Israel, fears of an escalation are growing. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed USA: Reports about specific warnings from Iran are “nonsense” 9:05 p.m.: According to Washington, Iran did not inform the US government about the timing, sequence and scope of its […]
UN chief sees Middle East on the brink of the abyss
After Iran’s attack on Israel, UN Secretary General Guterres urgently calls for de-escalation. Meanwhile, the tug of war over the hostages in Gaza continues. The news at a glance. After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, the Jewish state reserves the right to respond militarily. Iran has “crossed every red line,” said Israel’s representative to the […]
Commitment to Israel’s security is irrefutable
Iran launched an attack against Israel and sent drones towards the country. International reactions followed promptly. After the Iranian attack on Israel, US President Joe Biden assured the country of US support. “Our commitment to Israel’s security against the threats posed by Iran and its proxies is unwavering,” Biden wrote in a post on X, […]
Police arrest ex-vice president at Mexican embassy
Ecuador police arrested ex-Vice President Jorge Glas at the Mexican embassy. Mexico reacts indignantly to the operation – and breaks off diplomatic relations. Security forces in Ecuador have entered the Mexican embassy and arrested former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas. The governments of both Latin American countries announced this on Friday (local time). Mexico is […]
UN Secretary General Condemns Israel’s Use of AI in Gaza Targeting, Calls for Immediate Action
Israel is reportedly using AI to identify targets in Gaza, and the UN Secretary General is deeply disturbed (AFP, United Nations Headquarters, New York, 5th) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today expressed grave concern over Israel’s reported use of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify targets in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of many of civilians. […]
Netanyahu admits “accidental” killing of aid workers
Despite all appeals for peace, the war in Gaza continues. The humanitarian situation is catastrophic. Now seven foreign aid workers are said to have been killed. The news at a glance. The death of foreign aid workers in the Gaza Strip in an Israeli airstrike has sparked widespread international outrage. The aid organization World Central […]
Middle East News Blog: US Representative: Treat Gaza like Hiroshima
Israel appears to have hit vehicles carrying UN peacekeepers. Israel and the USA probably want to talk about the Rafah offensive after all. Iran hosts a Hamas leader. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Guterres calls for the safety of UN troops 4:05 a.m.: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres […]
There is no immediate ceasefire in sight in Gaza
The UN Security Council calls for an “immediate ceasefire” for the first time, but the Gaza war continues. The USA and Baerbock warn of an offensive on Rafah. The news at a glance. The fronts in the Gaza war have continued to harden even after the UN Security Council called for an “immediate ceasefire” in […]
