Palestine

Iranian President Pezeshkian vows to make Israel regret ‘foolish action’

bnm Tehran bureau bnm Gulf bureau June 13, 2025

Iranian President strikes out at Israel for airstrikes against Iran on June 13.

Trump warns Iran to "make a deal" following Israeli strikes

bnm Tehran bureau & bnm Gulf bureau June 13, 2025

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he gave Iran "chance after chance to make a deal" but they "just couldn't get it done," warning of escalating military action if Tehran refuses negotiations.

Israel launches secondary strikes targeting Tabriz, Kermanshah and Shiraz

bnm Gulf bureau June 13, 2025

Israel has launched a second wave of airstrikes targeting Iranian cities, with reports confirming explosions in Shiraz and Tabriz on June 13 targeting military installations.

Airlines clear Middle East airspace following Israeli strikes on Iran

bnm Gulf bureau June 13, 2025

Commercial aircraft evacuated from airspace above Israel, Iran, Iraq and Jordan on June 13 after Israeli forces launched attacks targeting Iranian facilities.

Israel on brink of attacking Iran within days, US sources suggest

bnm Tehran bureau June 11, 2025

Israel is on the brink of attacking Iran, with action expected within days.

Israeli police arrest 13-year-old Tel Aviv boy suspected of spying for Iran

bnm Gulf bureau June 10, 2025

Israeli police have arrested a 13-year-old Tel Aviv boy suspected of carrying out missions for Iran.

Thunberg claims Israel 'kidnapped' Gaza flotilla activists in international waters

bnm Gulf bureau June 10, 2025

Swedish rights activist Greta Thunberg has accused Israel of "kidnapping" her Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters and committing a crime.

Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg

bnm Tel Aviv bureau June 9, 2025

Israel's elite naval unit, Shayetet 13, intercepted the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in the early hours of June 9.

Iran claims massive intelligence coup against Israel

bnm Tehran bureau bnm Gulf bureau June 8, 2025

Iran has declared what it claims to be one of the largest intelligence operations in history against Israel.

Israel threatens to block Gaza aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg

bnm Gulf bureau June 8, 2025

Israel has ordered its military to prevent a humanitarian ship carrying activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza to break the blockade.

Arab League leaders call for Gaza ceasefire at Baghdad summit amid regional crises

bna Cairo Bureau May 18, 2025

Gaza and Lebanon dominated the 34th Arab League Summit as some top brass skipped attendance.

Ryanair cancels Israel flights until June 4, EasyJet extends suspension to end-June

bnm Gulf bureau May 14, 2025

Low-cost airline giant Ryanair has cancelled its flights to Israel until 4 June, according to Israeli media.

US President Donald Trump concludes historic meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

bnm Gulf bureau May 14, 2025

US President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on May 14, marking the first encounter between leaders of the two nations in 25 years

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander returned to Israel in US-brokered deal

bnm Tel Aviv bureau May 12, 2025

Israeli-American hostage Idan Alexander has returned to Israeli territory after 584 days in Hamas captivity. Alexander crossed the border and arrived at an initial reception point in southern Israel.

Iran-US nuclear talks scheduled for May 11 in Oman ahead of Trump visit

bnm Tehran bureau May 9, 2025

A new round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States will take place on May 11 in Muscat, Oman on May 9 confirming previous IntelliNews reports.

Israel claims Sanaa airport out of action in Yemen

bnm Gulf bureau May 6, 2025

Israel Air Force carried out a second strike within 24 hours on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Israel announces operation Gideon's Chariots to seize control of Gaza if hostage deal deadline missed

bnm Tel Aviv bureau May 6, 2025

Israel is looking to establish a new hostage deal with Hamas by the time US President Donald Trump embarks on his upcoming Middle East visit next week.

Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen port city

bnm Gulf bureau May 5, 2025

Israel has carried out airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeida, a day after the unrecognised Yemeni regime launched a missile that hit Israel's main airport a day earlier.

COMMENT: Israel is attempting to destabilise Syria, split Druze minority

bne Berlin bureau & bnm Gulf bureau May 3, 2025

Israel is trying to destabilise Syria with airstrikes near Damascus and is supplying hardliners in the Druze minority with weapons, say analysts.

Aid ship to Gaza hit by drone strikes near Malta in international waters

bnm Gulf bureau May 2, 2025

A ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's mission to break Israel's blockade has reportedly been hit by drone strikes in international waters near Malta.

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