Israel launches air raids after rocket attack from Gaza
The Israel Air Force (IAF) struck four sites in the northern Gaza Strip early Thursday morning, shortly after five rockets were fired from the Palestinian enclave, according to a statement from the Israeli army.
Israel launches air raids after rocket attack from Gaza
Israeli F-16 fighter jets launched a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip at dawn Thursday, shortly after Palestinian militants fired rockets into southern Israel.
Netanyahu declares commitment to peace talks amid Israel's spat with US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel is making stern security demands in the peace talks with the Palestinians, and that it is doing so in order to achieve a peace agreement.
IAEA board meeting to discuss implementation of agreement with Iran on Jan. 24
The UN nuclear agency will hold a board meeting on January 24 to consult with board members regarding the implementation of the Joint Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear program, the agency chief announce on Wednesday.
Bombing at bridge in northern Iraq kills 6 soldiers
At least six army soldiers were killed in a bombing attack at a bridge near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Wednesday, police said.
UN raises $2.4 billion for Syrian humanitarian crisis
Western and Gulf Arab nations pledged over $2.4 billion in UN aid efforts to Syria on Wednesday, as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warned at a donor conference in Kuwait that nearly half of Syria’s population needs urgent humanitarian help.
Israeli defense minister apologizes over diatribe, Kerry downplays impact
Israel’s Minister of Defense Moshe Yaalon apologized Tuesday to US Secretary of State John Kerry after he accused the American of having an “obsession” with Middle East peace, sparking a furious diplomatic row between the two allies.
Iran FM meets Syrian president on regional challenges
Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met Wednesday with Syrian President Bashar al- Assad on regional challenges, such as terrorism and preparation for the Geneva II peace conference that aims to solve the Syrian conflict, state-run SANA news agency reported.
Kuwait, US pledge more funds to aid Syrian refugees
The United States and Kuwait pledged to give millions of US dollars to aid Syrians and refugees affected by the growing humanitarian crisis in the region, leaders said at a donors conference in Kuwait Wednesday.
Rouhani says Iran seeks nuclear technology for peaceful purpose
Iran is developing nuclear technology for peaceful purposes and does not seek nuclear weapons, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was quoted as saying by Press TV on Wednesday.