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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the Security Council during an emergency meeting at UN headquarters, Sunday.
Middle East 'on the brink' after Iran's attack on Israel, warns UN chief
NEW YORK — UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for “maximum restraint” and de-escalation after Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel early on Sunday."We have a shared responsibility" to de-escalate tensions and work for peace, he said while opening the emergency session of the Security Council on Sunday.“It's time to step back from the brink. It's vital to avoid any action that could lead to measured military confrontations on multiple fronts in the Middle East. Civilians are already bearing the brunt and paying the highest price. And we have a shared responsibility to actively engage all parties concerned to prevent further escalation.”Joe Biden does not want an escalation in the regional conflict or a “wider war” with...
April 15, 2024

Middle East 'on the brink' after Iran's attack on Israel, warns UN chief

Israeli and US aircraft and air defence systems shot down 99% of the drones launched by Iran
US tells Israel it won't join any retaliatory strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON — The White House has warned Israel that the US will not participate in any retaliatory strikes on Iran, senior administration officials have said.Over 300 drones and missiles were fired at Israel overnight, which Iran said was in response to an 1 April strike on its consulate in Syria.Almost all weapons were shot down by Israeli, US and allied forces before they reached their targets.Officials said Joe Biden urged Israel to consider its response "carefully".Speaking to reporters on Sunday, a senior administration official said that Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "think very carefully and strategically" about how his forces replied to the unprecedented action, the first direct attack by Iran on the country.The official added that...
April 15, 2024

US tells Israel it won't join any retaliatory strikes on Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian
Iran warns Israel against 'reckless' retaliation
TEHRAN — Iran has warned Israel that any "reckless" retaliation to its unprecedented aerial attack would receive a "much stronger response".More than 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel by Iran overnight, following the 1 April Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria.Israel said it and allies had intercepted 99% of the weapons.It marked Iran's first direct attack on Israel, with the two countries having waged a years-long shadow war.World leaders have urged restraint amid concerns about a major escalation in tensions in the Middle East.Following the attack, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "together we will win", but it is unclear how his country plans to respond.Last week, Israel's defense and foreign ministers...
April 14, 2024

Iran warns Israel against 'reckless' retaliation

Iranian demonstrators in Tehran react after the attack on Israel
Israel on high alert after unprecedented Iranian attack
TEHRAN — Iran has launched hundreds of aerial drones and missiles at Israel, marking a widely anticipated reprisal attack.It is the first such direct clash between the two enemies, who have been engaged in a years-long shadow war, with Iran using proxy forces.The Israeli military said Israel and other countries had intercepted more than 300 cruise missiles and drones, mostly outside Israeli airspace.Israel said very little damage had been done but warned people to remain alert.US President Joe Biden said "we helped Israel take down nearly all" of missiles and drones as he expressed strong condemnation for the attack."Iran and its proxies operating out of Yemen, Syria and Iraq launched an unprecedented air attack against military facilities in Israel," he...
April 14, 2024

Israel on high alert after unprecedented Iranian attack

Jasem Albudaiwi
GCC calls for restraint amid regional tensions
RIYADH — Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, in a statement issued today, emphasized the importance of maintaining regional and global security and stability in light of recent developments in the Middle East. He urged all parties involved to exercise maximum self-restraint to prevent further escalation that could threaten regional stability and civilian safety.Albudaiwi stressed the need for collaborative efforts and diplomatic solutions to resolve disputes and ensure regional security. He underscored the crucial role of the international community in supporting these efforts, and highlighted the potential consequences of further escalation. The statement concluded with a call for all relevant parties to commit to upholding regional and...
April 14, 2024

GCC calls for restraint amid regional tensions

Antonio Guterres
World leaders respond to Iran's drone attack on Israel
BRUSSELS — In response to recent drone attacks by Iran on Israel, leaders from around the world have issued a strong wave of condemnation.The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said that the European Union strongly condemns Iran's attacks on Israel."This is an unprecedented escalation and a grave threat to regional security," Borrell wrote on this X account.US President Joe Biden, who returned early from a weekend trip to monitor Middle East events from the White House, reiterated his support for Israel.He mentioned that he had convened a meeting with his national security team to discuss the latest developments.In a post on X, Biden said, "I just met with my national security team for an update on...
April 14, 2024

World leaders respond to Iran's drone attack on Israel

President Joe Biden was briefed by his national security team at the White House after Iran launched its attacks
Israel thwarted Iranian attack with US help, Biden says
WASHINGTON — US President Joe Biden has praised American forces who he said "helped Israel take down nearly all" drones and missiles launched by Iran on Sunday.In a statement, he said the US had moved aircraft and warships to the region before the unprecedented attack."I condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms," he added.Israel said Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles in its direction, the first time it has attacked Israel directly from its own territory.It said the "vast majority" were intercepted, but there were a small number of hits including at an IDF base in southern Israel. At least one person, reported to be a young girl, was injured.Iran earlier warned that Israel would be "punished" for a strike on its consulate in...
April 14, 2024

Israel thwarted Iranian attack with US help, Biden says

The MSC Aries was boarded by Iranian special forces about 50 miles (80km) off the coast of the United Arab Emirates
Iranian troops accused of seizing Israel-linked ship
DUBAI — Iran has seized a commercial ship with links to Israel as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday.The MSC Aries was boarded by Iranian special forces about 50 miles (80km) off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, a statement from the vessel's operator MSC said.Footage obtained by Reuters news agency appeared to show troops rappelling onto the vessel from a helicopter.The Portuguese-flagged ship is linked to Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.The incident comes amid heightened expectation of an Iranian attack on Israel after an airstrike destroyed Iran's consulate in Damascus at the start of April. Israel said on Saturday Iran would bear the consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further.Tracking data last showed the MSC Aries off the coast...
April 13, 2024

Iranian troops accused of seizing Israel-linked ship

Smoke billows following a strike in Nuseirat refugee camp, in central Gaza. Several journalists, including a CNN stringer, were injured in the attack on April 12
Journalists injured in attack on Gaza refugee camp ​​​​​​​
GAZA — Several journalists, including a CNN stringer, were injured in an attack on a refugee camp in central Gaza, amid mounting concerns about media workers being killed and injured while covering Israel’s military campaign.Israeli tanks launched a “targeted attack” where several journalists were working at Nuseirat camp, including a cameraman and correspondent working for TRT Arabi, according to a statement by the Jerusalem bureau chief for Turkish state broadcaster TRT. One journalist sustained wounds that left him in critical condition.TRT cameraman Sami Shehada lost a leg, while the correspondent, Sami Barhoum, suffered minor injuries, the statement said.“This incident, occurring amidst ongoing conflict coverage, highlights the severe risks journalists face in conflict...
April 13, 2024

Journalists injured in attack on Gaza refugee camp ​​​​​​​

Cars were set ablaze when settlers stormed al-Mughayyir
Deadly violence after Israeli boy vanishes in West Bank
RAMALLAH — Violence has erupted during an Israeli search for a missing teenage boy in the occupied West Bank, with a Palestinian man killed and 25 reported hurt in clashes with Jewish settlers.Israeli troops intervened after dozens of settlers stormed al-Mughayyir, a village near Ramallah, armed with guns and stones. The unrest later subsided.Missing Benjamin Ahimeir, 14, has not been found. A huge search is under way.Separately Israeli forces shot and killed two West Bank Palestinians.One was confirmed by Hamas to be a local commander of the group. The Israeli military say Mohammed Daraghmeh was killed in a shoot-out with their troops.Violence has escalated in the West Bank since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza started on 7 October, ignited by the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel which...
April 13, 2024

Deadly violence after Israeli boy vanishes in West Bank

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