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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Grenade thrown at Norway's ambassador residence in Tel Aviv, says Israeli foreign minister
OSLO (Reuters) -A grenade was thrown at the residence of the Norwegian ambassador to Israel on Thursday evening in Tel Aviv, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said, causing no injury. "I spoke a short time ago with the Norwegian ambassador to Israel, Per Egil Selvaag, in whose yard a grenade was thrown this evening," Saar said on X. "I strongly condemn this serious and dangerous crime," he added. The Israeli Foreign Ministry did not immediately reply to a request for comment. In Oslo, the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said an explosion occurred at the residence. "No staff with the embassy was injured during the incident," it said in an emailed statement, which did not say what caused the explosion. Israeli police said in a statement "light property damage was sustained" and that it had opened an investigation.
Cedar News
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Cedar News
Explosion Reported at Norwegian Ambassador's Residence in Israel
Tel Aviv, June 19, 2025 – Norway's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that an explosion occurred on Thursday evening at the residence of the Norwegian Ambassador in Israel, located in the Tel Aviv suburb of Herzliya. Preliminary reports indicate that a small explosive device or grenade was thrown at the property, causing material damage but no injuries. All embassy staff are reported to be safe. Israeli authorities have launched an investigation, with police and bomb disposal units on site. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the attack and pledged that those responsible would be brought to justice. The motive behind the incident remains unclear, but it comes amid heightened regional tensions. This is a developing story. More updates will follow as information becomes available.
Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Grenade thrown at Norway's ambassador residence in Tel Aviv, says Israeli foreign minister
OSLO - A grenade was thrown at the residence of the Norwegian ambassador to Israel on Thursday evening in Tel Aviv, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said, causing no injury. "I spoke a short time ago with the Norwegian ambassador to Israel, Per Egil Selvaag, in whose yard a grenade was thrown this evening," Saar said on X. "I strongly condemn this serious and dangerous crime," he added. The Israeli Foreign Ministry did not immediately reply to a request for comment. In Oslo, the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said an explosion occurred at the residence. "No staff with the embassy was injured during the incident," it said in an emailed statement, which did not say what caused the explosion. Israeli police said in a statement "light property damage was sustained" and that it had opened an investigation. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
National Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- National Post
Canadian embassy staffer rescued from building struck by a missile in Tel Aviv: Anita Anand
A Canadian embassy worker in Tel Aviv needed to be rescued from a building hit by an Iranian missile over the weekend, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. Article content In a post to X on Saturday evening, Anand offered thanks to the 'brave firefighters' who helped a woman escape one of the many structures severely damaged in the Iranian missile bombardment in recent days. Article content Article content 'She was eventually rescued, along with other occupants of the building, and is safe and sound,' Anand reported. Article content Thank you Foreign Minister @gidonsaar for the conversation this evening. As we discussed, Canada firmly supports Israel's right to defend itself in the face of Iranian attacks. Thank you to the brave firefighters who helped a Canadian embassy staff member in a building that was… — Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) June 15, 2025 Article content Article content Anand also confirmed a discussion with Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's minister of foreign affairs, in which she pledged that 'Canada firmly supports Israel's right to defend itself in the face of Iranian attacks.' Article content In a separate post, Foreign Policy Canada, an arm of Global Affairs Canada, said Anand had also liaised with counterparts in Europe, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman on Middle East peace talks over the weekend. Article content National Post has contacted both Global Affairs and the Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv for more information on the staffer and her rescue. Article content The incident comes as long-simmering tensions between the rival Middle East nations have boiled over into spiralling violence following Israel's Operation Rising Lion — a series of surprise airstrikes on more than 100 strategic targets, including Iranian uranium enrichment sites, to keep Iran from building nuclear weapons. The attacks resulted in the deaths of high-ranking military leaders and scientists.
CNA
4 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
Chinese FM holds phone calls with Israeli, Iranian counterparts
BEIJING: China's top diplomat Wang Yi held phone calls with his Israeli and Iranian counterparts on Saturday (Jun 14), the foreign ministry said, in which he made clear to both Beijing's support for Tehran. The two Middle Eastern powers exchanged fire on Saturday, a day after Israel unleashed an unprecedented aerial bombing campaign that targeted Iranian nuclear and military facilities. International calls for restraint are multiplying as fears grow the region could be on the threshold of a broader conflict. China's foreign ministry released separate statements late on Saturday announcing Wang's phone calls with his counterparts. Wang first spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, telling him Beijing "supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty, defending its legitimate rights and interests, and ensuring the safety of its people". China enjoys close ties with Iran - Beijing is its largest commercial partner and the main buyer of its oil, with Tehran still under crushing US sanctions. Wang told Araghchi that Israel's actions "seriously violate ... the basic norms governing international relations", and noted the attacks on Tehran's nuclear facilities "have set a dangerous precedent with potentially catastrophic consequences". A second statement released shortly afterwards detailed Wang's talk with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Wang told Saar that "China clearly opposes Israel's violation of international law by attacking Iran with force", calling its behaviour "unacceptable". Wang recounted his phone call with Araghchi to Saar, the statement said. "Diplomatic means for the Iranian nuclear issue have not been exhausted and there is still hope for a peaceful solution. Force cannot bring lasting peace," Wang was quoted as saying.
