Palestine

Britain says RAF jets deployed to intercept any airborne attacks in Middle east

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Britain says RAF jets deployed to intercept any airborne attacks in Middle east

British Royal Air Force jets in the Middle East will intercept any airborne attacks within range of existing missions, as required, in response to increased Iranian threats and the growing risk of escalation in the region. The UK dispatched RAF jets to intercept Iranian drones attacking Israel, following Iran’s vow of retaliation for an alleged Israeli strike on its Damascus consulate. Israel and Jordan closed their airspace, while Syria put its defence systems on high alert. Tensions in the region have escalated, with the Gaza war spreading to other fronts and threatening to result in direct conflict between Iran and its allies against Israel and the US.

Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold ‘over hours’

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Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold ‘over hours’

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps launched drones and missiles at Israel, potentially escalating tensions. The U.S. has pledged to support Israel. Israel’s military is on high alert, preparing for potential attacks. Iran has vowed retaliation for an alleged Israeli strike on its consulate. The situation threatens to escalate into a direct conflict between Iran and its allies against Israel and the U.S. Iran also seized a Portuguese-flagged ship, prompting accusations of piracy from Israel.

Biden returns to Washington as Iran launches attack on Israel

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Biden returns to Washington as Iran launches attack on Israel

Iran launched a retaliatory drone and missile attack on Israel. Biden cut his weekend trip short to consult with his national security team and meet with top U.S. officials. The United States pledged full support for Israel’s defense against threats from Iran.

UK reportedly dispatches jets from Akrotiri in defence of Israel against Iran

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UK reportedly dispatches jets from Akrotiri in defence of Israel against Iran

British fighter jets took off from RAF Akrotiri in Limassol to defend Israel against an Iranian drone attack.

141 migrants taken to Pournara reception centre

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141 migrants taken to Pournara reception centre

Two boats with a total of 141 migrants were spotted off Cape Greco by the port police and landed at Pournara. The migrants included 92 men, 12 women, 25 children, and 12 unaccompanied minors. The migrants are mainly refugees from Syria, with one man from Lebanon and two people from Palestine. They were taken to the Pournara Reception Centre in Kokkinotrimithia after registering at Larnaca port. The last arrival of a boat with migrants was on April 5, following six days of continuous arrivals.

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians including Hamas gunman in West Bank

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Israeli forces kill two Palestinians including Hamas gunman in West Bank

Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians near Tubas in the occupied West Bank. One of them, Mohammad Omar Daraghmeh, was a member of Hamas and the head of Hamas infrastructure in the Tubas area. Daraghmeh was killed during an exchange of fire with security forces and weapons were found in his vehicle. Another man was killed in a raid in the Al-Fara refugee camp, but it is unclear if he was a member of Hamas. The incident is part of a series of confrontations between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of the war in Gaza.

Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in other areas than Gaza

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Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in other areas than Gaza

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is prepared to meet all security needs defensively and offensively. Israel is bracing for possible Iranian retaliation for the killing of senior Iranian commanders. Israeli troops and warplanes started an operation in central Gaza, aiming to destroy armed Palestinian groups’ infrastructure. Fighting has continued in various areas of Gaza, with many civilians feeling the impact of the conflict.

US envoy asked Middle East foreign ministers to mediate with Iran

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US envoy asked Middle East foreign ministers to mediate with Iran

The U.S. Middle East envoy contacted the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iraq to ask them to urge Iran to lower tensions with Israel after a suspected Israeli air strike on Iran’s embassy in Syria.

Middle East on alert for Iranian attack as Lufthansa suspends Tehran flights

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Middle East on alert for Iranian attack as Lufthansa suspends Tehran flights

Lufthansa extended the suspension of its flights to Tehran due to the situation in the Middle East, which is on alert for Iranian retaliation for a suspected Israeli air strike on Iran’s embassy in Syria. The region and the United States have been on alert for a retaliatory attack by Iran since April 1, when Israeli warplanes were suspected of bombing the Iranian embassy compound in Syria.

Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Israeli airstrike

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Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Israeli airstrike

Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, along with three grandchildren, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip.