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Roya News
3 hours ago
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- Roya News
'Israel' claims Iran attempted to target 'Israelis' in Cyprus
'Israel' has accused Iran's Revolutionary Guard of attempting to carry out an attack against 'Israeli' citizens in Cyprus. 'Israeli' Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar claimed on X that the plot was foiled thanks to cooperation between Cypriot and 'Israeli' security agencies. He provided no further details, and there was no immediate response from Iranian officials. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – the terror arm of the Iranian regime – tried to carry out an attack on Israeli citizens in Cyprus. Thanks to the activity of the Cypriot security authorities, in cooperation with Israeli security services, the terror attack was thwarted.… — Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) June 21, 2025 The announcement comes hours after Cypriot authorities confirmed the arrest of a British national on suspicion of terrorism and espionage. Local media reported the suspect had been monitoring a British RAF base in Akrotiri and a Cypriot military base since mid-April.
Roya News
a day ago
- Politics
- Roya News
'Israel' has delayed Iran nuclear bomb by at least two or three years: minister
'Israel' estimates its strikes on Iran have delayed Tehran's potential to develop a nuclear weapon by "at least two or three years", foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar said in an interview published Saturday. 'Israel's' offensive has produced "very significant" results, Saar told German newspaper Bild, saying: "We already delayed for at least two or three years the possibility for them to have a nuclear bomb."
New York Post
a day ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Israeli foreign minister slams ‘shameful' request by nine EU nations amid Iran war
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar slammed as 'shameful' a request by nine E.U. member states on Thursday that Brussels take action against goods and services originating from Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria. 'It is regrettable that even when Israel fighting an existential threat which is in Europe vital interest—there are those who can't resist their anti-Israeli obsession,' Sa'ar tweeted. 'Shameful!' Sa'ar was responding to Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, who led the initiative together with his counterparts in Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. 4 'It is regrettable that even when Israel fighting an existential threat which is in Europe vital interest—there are those who can't resist their anti-Israeli obsession,' Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar tweeted. 'Shameful!' AFP via Getty Images Prévot said they asked the European Commission to investigate 'how trade in goods and services linked to illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory can be brought into line with international law.' The move came in response to the July 2024 non-binding advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, which Prévot claimed 'clearly states that third countries must refrain from any trade or investment that helps sustain an illegal situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.' 'We have not seen a proposal to initiate discussions on how to effectively discontinue trade of goods and services with the illegal settlements,' the nine ministers reportedly wrote in a missive to the E.U.'s foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, that was seen by Reuters. 'We need the European Commission to develop proposals for concrete measures to ensure compliance by the Union with the obligations identified by the Court,' they wrote, according to the press agency. 4 Sa'ar was responding to Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, who led the initiative together with his counterparts in various countries. AP The request comes ahead of a meeting in Brussels on June 23, where E.U. foreign ministers are expected to discuss Israel's compliance with the human rights provisions of the bloc's trade deal with Jerusalem. The probe was proposed by Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, who wrote to Kallas in May requesting a review of the Hamas war. Read the latest on the conflict between Israel and Iran Among those who did not back a review was Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, who suggested the E.U. meet with Jerusalem to raise concerns. Kallas has said that E.U. sanctions against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria were ready, but that the measures have been blocked by one of its member states. 4 'We have not seen a proposal to initiate discussions on how to effectively discontinue trade of goods and services with the illegal settlements,' the nine ministers reportedly wrote in a missive to the E.U.'s foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas. AFP via Getty Images That country is Hungary, according to Reuters. Early on June 13, more than 200 Israeli fighter jets attacked dozens of enemy targets, including military and nuclear sites, in a 'preemptive, precise, combined' opening strike against Tehran's nuclear program. Since the start of the war on June 13, Iranian attacks on Israel's civilian population centers have killed 24 people in the Jewish state. 4 Among those who did not back a review was Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, who suggested the E.U. meet with Jerusalem to raise concerns. REUTERS Three were killed on Friday, 13 overnight on Saturday, and eight early on Monday. Kallas, a former prime minister of Estonia, is a fierce critic of Russia's war on Ukraine and has repeatedly criticized Tehran for its military support to Moscow, as well as its missile attacks on the Jewish state. Last month, Kallas urged the Islamic Republic to 'stop military support to Russia and raise concerns over detained E.U. citizens and human rights,' speaking during a call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
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- See - Sada Elbalad
Hand Grenade Explodes outside Norwegian Ambassador's Residence in Israel
Israa Farhan A hand grenade exploded outside the residence of the Norwegian ambassador to Israel on Thursday evening, in an incident that has sparked strong condemnation and prompted an immediate investigation by Israeli authorities. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar confirmed the incident via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that he had spoken directly with Norway's ambassador to Israel, Per Egil Selvaag, following the attack. The explosive device was thrown into the courtyard of the ambassador's residence in Tel Aviv, but no injuries were reported. Sa'ar described the incident as a grave and shocking crime, emphasising the seriousness of targeting diplomatic premises. In Oslo, Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the explosion at the ambassador's residence in an official statement sent via email to Reuters. The ministry noted that no embassy staff were harmed in the blast, although it did not specify the cause of the explosion. Israeli police reported that only minor property damage occurred and that a formal investigation into the attack is now underway. Authorities have yet to announce any suspects or motives. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Iran's attack on hospital a war crime, says Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar discussed the ongoing conflict with Iran and said Tehran's missile attack on an Israeli hospital was a war crime. Slamming Iran's attack on hospital, Gideon Sa'ar said, "Today it's a hospital. It's a civil hospital. And the building that was hit is the surgery building, when usually medical teams and doctors are battling to save people's life, and then here Iran wanted to take human life. So, it is clearly a war crime, but it demonstrates their approach in general and is while we are attacking military objective, nuclear program objectives, missiles objectives, they deliberately attacking only civilians." He defended Israel's preemptive strike on Iran, claiming Tehran was close to nuclear capability. He also addressed concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza and Iran, and discusses the potential for the conflict to widen across the region.
