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US Congress threatens ICC over Israel arrest warrants
Lawmakers have warned of retaliation if the Hague-based court pursues war crimes charges
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Israel fears Netanyahu's arrest over Gaza war as international court considers warrant
Netanyahu has vowed that the ‘ICC will not affect Israel’s actions’
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Here’s why Iran decided not to attack Israel again
The threat of a major war in the Middle East has passed because Tehran has decided to bide its time
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Israel Iran attack: Damage seen at air base in Isfahan
Satellite imagery released over the past 24 hours has revealed evidence of probable damage at an Iranian air base following an Israeli strike in the early hours of Friday morning.
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'Bombing' hits Iraq military base housing pro-Iranian force, Iraqi officials say
Several people were wounded in a “bombing” overnight on an Iraqi military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups, two security sources said early Saturday.
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Caught between Israel and Iran, Jordan clings desperately to stability
After Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel on April 13, Jordan finds itself caught between the two enemies. Friday morning's suspected Israeli strikes in central Iran have intensified fear that the country could be dragged into an escalation against its will. Having been historically neutral in the two countries’ decades-old struggle, the Hashemite kingdom is now seeing its delicate balancing act threatened.
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‘URANIUM’: Terrifying detail about Israel’s strike on Iran emerges
Little is known of Israel’s retaliatory strike against Iran today. But one expert has warned “the next few hours are critical”.
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Israel Launches Retaliatory Strike Against Iran
Tehran lifts restrictions on airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions
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Kiev demands Israel-style security guarantees
The US must defend Ukraine like it did Israel last weekend, a spokesman for President Vladimir Zelensky has said
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Israel’s War Leaders Don’t Trust One Another
Long-simmering grudges and arguments over tactics have soured relations between Prime Minister Netanyahu, the defense minister and a former military chief
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Biden counsels Netanyahu to ‘slow things down’ after Iranian attack
Administration officials said the U.S. would not join any response to Tehran’s assault, and suggested Israel ‘take the win’ and avoid escalation
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The Iron Dome air defence system, Israel's crucial anti-missile shield
Israel's Iron Dome air defence system has intercepted thousands of rockets since it first went into operation in 2011, providing the country with crucial cover during times of conflict.
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Biden convenes security meeting over Iranian attack
Washington has responded to the latest salvo in the Middle East by reiterating its “ironclad” support for Israel’s security
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Why Israel is risking a dramatic escalation with Iran
While Israel’s latest airstrike in Syria appears totally unhinged, there seems to be clear strategic thinking
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US helped Israel take down ‘nearly all’ Iranian drones and missiles – Biden
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India calls for ‘immediate de-escalation’ amid Israel-Iran tensions
New Delhi says it is “deeply concerned” about the situation in the Middle East, which “threatens peace and security”
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‘Punishment’ of Israel completed, no intention to continue – Tehran
Iran’s top military commander has promised a “more extensive” response in case of future attacks by West Jerusalem
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Netanyahu claims success in defeating Iran’s attack
The Israeli military says it shot down 99% of more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Tehran
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