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Israel defence minister says Gaza offensive expands, will seize 'large areas'
Jerusalem (AFP) April 2, 2025 Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of a military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, saying the army would seize "large areas" of the Palestinian territory. The defence chief said in a statement that Israel would expand its presence in Gaza to "destroy and clear the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure". The expanded operation would "seize large areas that will be incorporated into Israeli security zones", he said, without saying how much ter ... read more |
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China ready for 'constructive role' to end Ukraine war, FM tells Russian state mediaMoscow (AFP) April 1, 2025 China is ready to play a "constructive role" in ending the war in Ukraine but backs Russia in defending its "interests", top diplomat Wang Yi told Russian state news agency Ria Novosti in an interview published on Tuesday. ... more 
Israel issues evacuation orders for RafahWashington DC (UPI) Mar 31, 2025 Israel on Monday issued evacuation orders for the southern Palestinian city of Rafah, as its military continues to assault Gaza and prospects of resuming the short lived cease-fire remain uncertain. ... more 
US carries out strike against IS in SomaliaWashington (AFP) Mar 30, 2025 The US military carried out an air strike Saturday against the Islamic State group in the Puntland region of Somalia, killing several IS operatives, Africa Command said. ... more 
Yemen rebels report overnight air strikes blamed on USSanaa (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen on Friday reported dozens of overnight air strikes they blamed on the United States, including in the capital Sanaa, saying several people were wounded. ... more |
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Hamas says hostages to return 'in coffins' if Israel tries to free them by forceDoha (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Palestinian militant group Hamas warned on Wednesday that hostages may be killed if Israel attempts to retrieve them by force and air strikes continue in the Gaza Strip. ... more
Huthis say US warplanes carry out 19 strikes in YemenSanaa (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Huthi media said 19 strikes hit rebel-held parts of Yemen, mostly Saada, blaming the United States, with the group later announcing they targeted a US warship and Israel. ... more 
Lebanese defence minister's visit to Syria delayed: officialsBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Syria's authorities delayed a visit planned for Wednesday by the Lebanese defence minister that aimed to discuss tensions along the border, officials from the two countries told AFP. ... more 
French President Macron pledges $2.15B for Ukraine defenseWashington DC (UPI) Mar 26, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged the equivalent of $2.15 billion in U.S. dollars to support Ukraine's defense against Russia. ... more 
Palestinians protest Hamas in Gaza in rare protest; Israel defence minister threatens to annex GazaWashington DC (UPI) Mar 25, 2025 Thousands of Palestinians protested Hamas "terrorists" on Tuesday in Gaza, as they demanded "an end to the war" and the release of Israeli hostages. The rare anti-Hamas protest was the largest since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in 2023. ... more |
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Journalist killed, evacuation calls issued as Israel presses Gaza offensive
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 An Israeli air strike killed a journalist working with Al Jazeera on Monday and the military issued fresh calls to evacuate parts of Gaza's north, as Israel pressed its renewed bombardment and ground operations in the Palestinian territory. Israel resumed intense air strikes across Gaza last Tuesday, followed by ground operations, after talks on extending a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas reached an impasse. On Monday evening, Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued ... read more
Gazans living through 'hell' Israel threatened for HamasGaza City, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 A man in tears struggled Wednesday to retrieve the body of a small boy from under the rubble of a building in Gaza City hit by a recent wave of Israeli air strikes. ... more |
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Myanmar clinic airstrike kills 11 including doctor: localsYangon (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 A Myanmar junta airstrike on a remote village medical clinic killed 11 people including a doctor and his wife, locals told AFP. ... more 
Israel defence minister threatens to annex parts of GazaJerusalem (AFP) Mar 22, 2025 Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Friday to annex parts of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas militants release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the war-battered Palestinian territory. ... more
Lebanese defence minister to visit Syria: officialBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Lebanese Defence Minister Michel Menassa will visit Syria on Wednesday to discuss recent tensions along the border between the two countries, a Lebanese official said. ... more 
US, Russia in Ukraine ceasefire talks as 65 wounded in latest strikeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday as dozens of people were wounded in a missile strike on a Ukrainian city. ... more 
2nd wave of Israeli air strikes in Lebanon kill 6, wound 28Washington DC (UPI) Mar 22, 2025 Israel Defense Forces struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon Saturday evening in response to rockets launched from Lebanon into Israel earlier Saturday. ... more |
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