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Daily Tribune
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
First boat carrying 1,500 stranded Israelis docks in Israel: army
The Israeli military said that the first boat carrying Israelis stranded abroad due to the Iran-Israel war arrived Friday with 1,500 citizens aboard. "As part of the Ministry of Transportation's Operation 'Safe Return', a passenger ship bringing Israelis from the Port of Limassol in Cyprus docked today... at the Ashdod Port with over 1,500 Israelis on board," the military said in a statement. "The ship was secured (during its journey) by an Israeli Navy missile boat", the military added. After Israel's airports were closed and outbound flights cancelled following Israel's attack on Iran last Friday, an estimated 100,000-150,000 Israelis found themselves stranded abroad, according to transport ministry figures. Around 5,000 returned by plane on Wednesday and Thursday, Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev said on Thursday, adding that double the number of flights were expected on Friday. National carrier El Al said that it would operate "recovery flights" from Europe, the United States, and Thailand.
Al Arabiya
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
First boat carrying 1,500 stranded Israelis docks in Israel: Army
The Israeli military said that the first boat carrying Israelis stranded abroad due to the Iran–Israel war arrived Friday with 1,500 citizens aboard. 'As part of the Ministry of Transportation's Operation 'Safe Return,' a passenger ship bringing Israelis from the Port of Limassol in Cyprus docked today... at the Ashdod Port with over 1,500 Israelis on board,' the military said in a statement. 'The ship was secured (during its journey) by an Israeli Navy missile boat,' the military added. After Israel's airports were closed and outbound flights canceled following Israel's attack on Iran last Friday, an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 Israelis found themselves stranded abroad, according to transport ministry figures. Around 5,000 returned by plane on Wednesday and Thursday, Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev said on Thursday, adding that double the number of flights were expected on Friday. National carrier El Al said that it would operate 'recovery flights' from Europe, the United States, and Thailand.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Video: Israeli navy, air force intercept hundreds of drones amid Iran conflict
The Israeli Navy has joined the Air Force in intercepting hundreds of drones launched by Iranian forces toward Israeli territory. The coordinated response comes amid rising tensions as Israel and Iran traded missile strikes on Israeli Navy has now intensified military efforts alongside the Israeli Air Force (IAF). With both sea and air assets in full coordination, Israel is pushing back against waves of missile and drone attacks launched from Iranian territory. advertisementThe Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have confirmed that the Navy is actively involved in intercepting threats approaching Israeli territory. Israeli air force posted on its official account on X, "As part of the air defence effort, hundreds of drones launched and approaching the territory of the State of Israel have so far been intercepted by the Air Force and Navy. So far, over 95% of the targets that posed a threat and approached the country's territory have been successfully intercepted." The Israeli military has extended its campaign to degrade Iran's offensive capabilities. "Alongside the mission of attacking and disrupting the Iranian regime's firepower, the forces are working to intercept the surface-to-surface missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles that have been launched in recent days towards Israeli territory and population centres, with the aim of deliberately harming Israeli citizens," the Israeli air force said in a statement. advertisement IAF strikes have targeted multiple sites across western Iran, including missile launch platforms, command centres, and weapons depots. "We act out of necessity to protect our civilians," said a senior military official. "In the last few days, several attempts by the Iranian regime to rehabilitate missile launch and storage sites were identified. The IAF targeted the engineering equipment and eliminated soldiers of the Iranian Armed Forces in the area."IRAN HELD DIRECT TALKS WITH USAmid intensifying conflict with Israel, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi have spoken by phone several times since Israel began its strikes on Iran last week, in a bid to find a diplomatic end to the crisis, reported news agency to the report, Araqchi said Tehran would not return to negotiations unless Israel stopped the attacks, which began on June said the talks included a brief discussion of a US proposal given to Iran at the end of May that aims to create a regional consortium that would enrich uranium outside of Iran, an offer Tehran has so far week's phone discussions were the most substantive direct talks since the two began negotiations in April. On those occasions, in Oman and Italy, the two men exchanged brief words when they encountered each other after indirect talks were held.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Tourists evacuated by sea after Israel closes airspace
More than 1,000 young adults on a Birthright Israel heritage trip have been evacuated to Cyprus by cruise ship due to escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The Crown Iris cruise ship, carrying about 1,500 Birthright Israel participants, arrived in Cyprus after a 13-hour journey from Ashdod Port, escorted by the Israeli navy. Birthright Israel is a free 10-day heritage trip to Israel for Jewish young adults aged 18-26, partly funded by the Israeli government. Nearly 2,800 international participants were stranded in Israel after the country closed its airspace due to the conflict. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has chartered planes to fly evacuated US participants from Cyprus to Tampa, Florida.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Barak Magen: What to know about Israel's new ‘Lightning Shield' against Iranian drones
In a significant milestone for Israeli naval defense, the Israeli Navy successfully intercepted eight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran on June 15 using the 'Barak Magen' aerial defense system—marking its first operational use in live combat. The 'Barak Magen' interceptor, installed aboard the INS Sa'ar 6 missile ship, was deployed to neutralise aerial threats from Iran as part of Israel's ongoing defensive operations amid escalating regional hostilities. The advanced system is designed to counter a broad spectrum of threats, including: High-trajectory projectiles According to the Israeli military, the Navy's missile ship flotilla—operating under Flotilla 3—intercepted a total of eight UAVs overnight, bringing the total number of drone threats neutralized by the Navy since the beginning of the current conflict to approximately 25. These UAVs were assessed to be targeting civilian areas in Israel, underscoring the persistent threat posed by Iranian long-range drone operations. The naval response was closely coordinated with the Israeli Air Force, allowing for efficient real-time threat tracking and layered interception. Barak Magen integrates advanced radar with vertical missile launchers and multiple interceptor types: MRAD (short/medium range), LRAD (mid/long range), and ER (extended range). ER: potentially up to ~150 km Threats addressed: IP-capable against UAVs, cruise missiles, shore‑to‑sea missiles, high-trajectory munitions, and ballistic projectiles. Barak Magen complements Israel's existing systems (Iron Dome, David's Sling, Arrow, plus future laser Iron Beam), adding a powerful naval tier to national defense. The Israel-Iran conflict sharply escalated on Monday as Israeli airstrikes rocked central Tehran, prompting mass evacuations and cutting off state TV broadcasts. Israel said the strikes targeted Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, claiming to have gained 'full aerial superiority' over Tehran. Over 330,000 residents were told to evacuate; bombs hit Iran's state-run TV station mid-broadcast, injuring staff. Israeli PM Netanyahu said the campaign has set back Iran's nuclear ambitions 'by a very, very long time.' US President Donald Trump called for Tehran's immediate evacuation, warning, 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.' In retaliation, Iran launched over 370 missiles and hundreds of drones, killing 24 people and injuring over 500 in Israel. Major cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa were hit. Iran reported 224 deaths and 1,277 injuries, though rights groups estimate over 400 killed, including civilians. Flights across the region remain grounded, fueling fears of a wider regional war.
