As the Iranian minister met with Lebanese and Hezbollah officials in Beirut, Israel continued to pick off top Hezbollah commanders with airstrikes. Hashem Safieddine, seen as Nasrallah’s most likely successor, was possibly among the dead in a series punishing Israeli attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut this week. Israeli officials say they are still … Read more
Israel vowed that Iran will face “consequences” for its barrage of about 200 missiles, but said joint air defenses with partners, including the U.S. and U.K., had been largely effective in intercepting the attack. “It was only thanks to the Israeli Air Defense Forces and its allies that we were able to largely repel Iran’s … Read more
In a televised address, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “I am deeply concerned that the region is on the brink and I am deeply concerned about the risk of miscalculation.” The U.K. recently halted the sale of some arms to Israel because a legal review identified a risk they could be used in violation of humanitarian … Read more
There were also Israeli media reports, as yet unconfirmed, of rockets not being intercepted and striking property in Tel Sheva, Dimona, Nabatim, Hora, Hod Hasharon, Be’er Sheva, and Rishon Lezion. Iran’s attack had been expected, with the Israeli military urging people to heed sirens and make for shelters. In April, Iran set over mainly drones; this … Read more
