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.
Hundreds evacuated as forest fire rages in Turkey
The fire started Thursday and was quickly spread to residential areas by winds blowing at 50 kilometres (30 miles) an hour.
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
Iran’s presidential election dominated by Khamenei loyalists
An Iranian insider close to Khamenei, who asked for anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the Supreme Leader "has no tolerance for political infighting when cohesion among those in power is essential".
‘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