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LBCI
13 hours ago
- Health
- LBCI
Missile strike on Tel Aviv triggers Israeli threats against Iran's Supreme Leader — the details
Report by Amal Shehadeh, English adaptation by Mariella Succar A wave of Iranian missiles struck southern and central Israel early Thursday, including Tel Aviv, leaving at least 200 people injured and causing widespread damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. The attack triggered scenes of destruction and panic across the country, with many Israelis describing it as an unprecedented moment of fear and anxiety. The scale of the strike prompted Israeli leaders to escalate their threats against Tehran. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pointed to the targeting of Soroka Medical Center in the southern city of Be'er Sheva as justification for intensifying Israeli strikes on Iran. The threats came amid scenes of chaos across the country, after air raid sirens reportedly failed to activate in Tel Aviv and several other areas. According to military estimates, one of the missiles that exploded over central Israel was equipped with a cluster warhead, dispersing smaller explosive submunitions across several areas near Tel Aviv, including Jaffa, Or Yehuda, and Gush Dan. Israeli officials believe the use of such warheads serves two purposes: first, to relieve pressure on Iranian cities facing Israeli bombardment; and second, to increase psychological pressure on the Israeli public by targeting civilian areas and a major hospital—moves aimed at fueling demands within Israel to end the war. While reports initially suggested that a missile hit the hospital directly, several Israeli experts clarified that it landed nearby. Had it struck the hospital itself, they said, the number of casualties would have been far higher. Despite the attacks, the Israeli military remains committed to continuing its operations as it awaits a U.S. response. Defense officials are also pressing for an $8.5 billion boost in the military budget to restock weapons and sustain the war effort.
The National
16 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
Israel rightly condemned Iran's strike on one of its hospitals, but what about the ones it struck in Gaza?
On Thursday morning, Israel 's Soroka Hospital in Beersheba was hit by Iranian missiles, sustaining 'extensive damage'. Israeli officials understandably condemned the attack. But they appeared to be shocked – as if they had not seen a hospital being struck in the past two years when, in fact, Israel had struck all of Gaza's hospitals, sustaining complete or partial damage. The healthcare system in the Palestinian enclave is collapsing, with more deaths and injuries mounting every day. As things stand, at least 55,700 people have been killed and 130,100 wounded since October 7, 2023. Israel's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sharren Haskel, called for 'the world to speak out' about Iran's attack. 'Deliberate. Criminal. Civilian target,' she said. She is right. It was, after all, a civilian target. But Israel did not hold itself to the same standard when it struck Al Shifa hospital in April last year, Al Ahli Arab hospital in April this year, the European hospital in May and Al Nasser hospital in February 2024, to name a few examples. On every occasion, it claimed to have evidence that the facilities were being used by Hamas or other armed groups in Gaza. So, what would happen if Iran did the same – claiming that the Soroka hospital was housing people who posed a threat to it? Would that be considered enough to justify its attack? Would the West suddenly support Iran's 'right to defend itself', regardless of how it does it? All hospitals are protected under international humanitarian law and should never be attacked. The wounded and the sick inside the facilities, as well as their medical staff, employees and ambulances all fall under protected status. From Sudan to Palestine and Israel – everybody should be held to the same standard under IHL and be guided by the collective global moral compass that bans harm to civilians, keeps hospitals out of harm's way and restricts war to within the confines of international law. Unfortunately, however, that is not how Israel has taught the world it could be done.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israel Is Running Low on Defensive Interceptors, Official Says
Israel is running low on Arrow interceptors that are used to counter Iranian missiles, according to a U.S. official. WSJ's Shelby Holliday explains the Arrow's key role in Israel's layered defense. Israel is running low on defensive Arrow interceptors, according to a U.S. official, raising concern about the country's ability to counter long-range ballistic missiles from Iran if the conflict isn't resolved soon.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Israel Iran conflict live: Trump leaves G7 summit early and calls for evacuation of Tehran
Summary New wave of Iranian missiles target Israel U.S. President Donald Trump leaves G7 summit early Trump urges evacuation of Tehran G7 calls for de-escalation of the conflict Read our full recap here 13 minutes ago 02:57 EDT Late on Monday, Israel said it hit Iran's broadcasting authority, and footage showed a newsreader hurrying from her seat as a blast struck. Iranian state television said the strike killed three people. Israel's military said the building also served as a communications center used by Iran's armed forces. 02:49 EDT Kanishka Singh Trump left the G7 summit in Canada a day early due to the situation in the Middle East, the White House said on Monday. But Trump later said his early departure had "nothing to do with" working on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. It came after comments by French President Emmanuel Macron that the U.S. president made a ceasefire proposal. Macron "mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a 'cease fire' between Israel and Iran," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform as he left the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington. "Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that," Trump added in the post. Macron said earlier on Monday Trump had made an offer for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. "There is indeed an offer to meet and exchange. An offer was made especially to get a ceasefire and to then kick-start broader discussions," Macron told reporters at the G7. Israel-Iran conflict enters fifth day 36 minutes ago 02:34 EDT Alexander Cornwell and Parisa Hafezi Israel and Iran have attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to evacuate Tehran. Since the Israeli strikes on Friday, the two Middle Eastern rivals have exchanged blows, with Iranian officials reporting more than 220 deaths, mostly civilians, while Israel said 24 civilians had been killed. World leaders meeting at the G7 summit in Canada called for a de-escalation of the conflict between the regional foes, adding that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon while affirming Israel's right to defend itself. Trump left the summit a day early and said late on Monday that his early departure had "nothing to do with" working on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, refuting comments by French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron had said the U.S. president made a ceasefire proposal.
Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Times
Israel-Iran latest: Trump leaves G7 early, telling Iranians to evacuate Tehran
Loud booms were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Tuesday. Air raid sirens sounded in several parts of Israel and the military warned of incoming Iranian missiles. 'A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel,' the military said in a statement. The statement added that the air force was 'operating to intercept and strike where necessary to eliminate the threat.' Israel's military conducted 'several extensive strikes' on military targets in western Iran overnight. 'During the strikes, dozens of surface-to-surface missile storage and launch infrastructure were struck,' the military said in a statement. 'In addition, surface-to-air missile launchers and UAV storage sites were struck in western Iran,' it added. Footage accompanying the statement showed the moments surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missile launchers were hit and another clip appeared to show a strike on a surface-to-air launcher holding three missiles. President Trump has said his reasons for leaving G7 were 'mistakenly' described by President Macron. The US leader said his early G7 exit had 'nothing to do' with an Israel-Iran ceasefire. Macron 'mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to DC to work on a 'cease fire' between Israel and Iran,' Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday as he left the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington. Macron had earlier put a positive interpretation on Trump's departure, saying the US president had made a proposal for a ceasefire in the Middle East. 'There is indeed an offer to meet and exchange. An offer was made especially to get a ceasefire and to then kick-start broader discussions,' Macron told reporters. The Group of Seven nations expressed support for Israel in a statement issued late on Monday and labelled its rival Iran the 'principal source of regional instability and terror'. The group urged a de-escalation of the air war between Iran and Israel, which began on Friday when Israel attacked Iran with air strikes. 'We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel,' G7 leaders said in the statement. 'Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror,' the statement added and said the G7 was 'clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon'. The US is reportedly discussing the possibility of a meeting this week between envoy Steve Witkoff and the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, to discuss a nuclear deal and an end to the war between Israel and Iran, Axios reported on Monday citing four sources briefed on the issue. Israel widened its bombing offensive against Iran on Monday, striking the state television building in Tehran. Flames leapt from the television building in north Tehran after the strike, which cut programmes just as a newsreader was lambasting Israel live on air. Iranian channels said a new salvo of missiles and drones had been launched towards Israel on Monday night. The regime's Revolutionary Guards threatened 'the largest and most intense missile attack in history on Israeli soil' in retaliation. They urged people in Tel Aviv to flee. Trump has hit back at those who support his own party calling on him not to involve the US any deeper in the conflict between Israel and Iran. 'Somebody please explain to kooky Tucker Carlson that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,' Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Monday evening. Tucker Carlson urged that the US stay out of a fast conflict between Israel and Iran. 'I don't know what Tucker Carlson is saying. Let him go get a television network and say it so that people listen,' Trump said during a meeting with the British prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer. Marjorie Taylor Greene has criticised the handling of the Middle East crisis in a post defending Carlson. 'Foreign wars/intervention/regime change put America last, kill innocent people, are making us broke, and will ultimately lead to our destruction,' the Republican representative wrote on X. 'That's not kooky. That's what millions of Americans voted for. It's what we believe is America First.' Please enable cookies and other technologies to view this content. You can update your cookies preferences any time using privacy manager. President Trump pulled out of the G7 meeting a day early, on Monday night, saying he wanted to return to Washington to focus on the Middle East shortly after posting a warning for Tehran to evacuate. Trump's abrupt departure marks a dramatic rejection of efforts by the world's richest democracies to come together to push for de-escalation in the wars in Iran and Ukraine. He leaves behind a group of western leaders who were hoping Trump could have been persuaded to join them in putting diplomatic pressure on Israel.
