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Friday, January 17, 2025

Assassinations, sabotages, cyberattacks: Israel’s operations against Iran

As Israel launched a series of air strikes Saturday, which it said were aimed at Iran's military infrastructure, AFP looks at the other attempts over the years.

Middle East rocked by 2 high-profile assassinations within 12 hours

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr killed in separate attacks on Iran, Lebanon

Israel’s top generals want ceasefire – NYT

The IDF doesn’t have enough troops or ammo to fight in Gaza and Lebanon simultaneously, officials have told the New York Times

Iran threatens Israel with ‘obliterating war’

The warning came after the IDF hinted that it was prepared to invade Lebanon

Israel reports ‘progress’ in US arms shipments

The two countries have moved forward on the issue of munitions supply, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has claimed

Hamas denies report that it plans to move its political bureau to Iraq

The National newspaper cites sources that said the Iraqi government gave approval to Hamas in May to open bureau in Baghdad

‘Israeli flag’ Pepsi logo causes uproar – media

The soft drink’s local bottler has reportedly rolled out a blue-and-white logo reminiscent of the Jewish state’s banner

Netanyahu says intense fighting against Hamas is ending but war to go on

Asked when the phase of intense fighting against Hamas will come to an end, Netanyahu answered: "Very soon."

Israeli jets bomb Lebanon

The IDF has reportedly approved plans for a ground operation against Hezbollah

Protesters rally outside Israeli Embassy in Tokyo to demand cease-fire in Gaza

Protesters demand end to Israeli bombardment of Rafah and call for sanctions against Israel

Israeli president threatens war on Hezbollah

As fighting in Gaza continues, a second front looms in the north

Israel bombs ‘Hamas compound’ in Gaza school

The IDF says it eliminated “several terrorists” amid reports of dozens of civilian casualties