Middle East

VIDEO 1 hour ago

Netanyahu announces dismissal of Defense Minister Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who he replaced with Minister Israel Katz. (Credit: Israel Government Press Office)

Israel 2 hours ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has removed Yoav Gallant as his defense minister, his office announced Tuesday.

Israel 8 hours ago

Iran-backed Iraqi militia attacks Haifa, Israel with drones

An Iran-backed Iraqi militia launched a drone attack against Haifa, a port city in northern Israel, early Tuesday, according to Iranian state media.

US 18 hours ago

U.S. soldier wounded during Gaza pier mission dies months after being injured

The U.S. Army confirmed the death of Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, 23, on Monday. Stanley had served during the Gaza pier mission, where he was injured.

Israel 22 hours ago

UN peace exhibit features slogan calling for Israel to be wiped off the map: 'Shameful'  

A Global Peace Flag exhibit at the United Nations headquarters in NYC features a slogan that many Israelis regard as an explicit call to wipe Israel off the map.

Iran 1 day ago

Iran threatens to use more powerful warheads against Israel in next attack: report

Iranian officials threatened that the country could use more powerful warheads in a retaliation against Israel, in an attack that may come as early as the day after the U.S. election.

Iran 2 days ago

American journalist detained in Iran as Supreme Leader Khamenei threatens US, Israel, State Department says

An Iranian-American journalist has been detained in Iran, as the U.S. ordered more bombers and warships to the Middle East amid rising tensions.

Middle East 2 days ago

US bombers arrive in Middle East as concerns of Iranian attack on Israel mount

U.S. B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers arrived in the Middle East after Pentagon officials said the aircraft would be deployed to deter a potential Iranian attack against Israel.

Israel 2 days ago

Israel kills another Hezbollah commander in retaliatory strikes: IDF

This comes one day after the IDF claimed to have killed two Hezbollah commanders deemed responsible for more than 400 strikes against Israel in October.

World 3 days ago

IDF discovers Hamas underground weapons manufacturing facility in central Gaza

The IDF has released video showing Israeli troops uncovering a Hamas underground weapons-manufacturing facility in central Gaza located beneath the local civilian population.