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Israel

State in the Middle East
Israel is a country in Western Asia, located on the southeastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea. Its territory is 22,072 km², and its population in 2021 was 9.291 million people. The capital of Israel is Jerusalem. Not all states recognize this city as the capital, which is why many embassies are located in Tel Aviv. The history of the Jewish people in this land spans over three thousand years. The modern State of Israel was proclaimed on May 14, 1948, after the end of the British Mandate in Palestine. This event led to the Arab-Israeli War, as neighboring Arab countries did not recognize the newly formed state. The conflict remains unresolved to this day.
1948
The State of Israel was proclaimed
1949
Israel became a member of the United Nations
1967
Israel unified Jerusalem after the Six-Day War
1979
A peace treaty was signed between Israel and Egypt
1994
A peace treaty was signed between Israel and Jordan
2000
Israel completed the withdrawal of troops from South Lebanon
2007
Israel became a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
2010
The Israeli economy was recognized as one of the most innovative in the world
2020
The Abraham Accords were signed, normalizing relations with several Arab countries
2021
Israel achieved one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world
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UAE considers strike on Iran - Axios

The United Arab Emirates is considering military measures to stop Iranian missile and drone attacks on the country. The UAE has suffered the most attacks from Iran since the beginning of the war, even more than Israel.

Politics • March 3, 09:56 PM • 13993 views
Iran's Assembly of Experts holds virtual meeting to elect new Supreme Leader

Iran's Assembly of Experts, which elects the Supreme Leader, is holding a virtual meeting. This comes after Israeli strikes on Assembly facilities in Tehran and Qom.

News of the World • March 3, 08:31 PM • 9345 views
US military claims over 1700 targets hit in Iran

US forces hit over 1700 targets in Iran as part of Operation "Epic Fury". Three F-15 aircraft were lost due to friendly fire from Kuwaiti air defense.

News of the World • March 3, 07:17 PM • 8183 views
Merz hopes for a swift end to the war with Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during a meeting with Donald Trump, expressed hope for a swift end to the war in Iran. He hopes for actions by the Israeli and American armies to change the government.

Politics • March 3, 06:58 PM • 8478 views
Israel eliminated the commander of the IRGC's Lebanese corps in Tehran

The Israel Defense Forces eliminated Daoud Ali Zadeh, the interim commander of the IRGC's Lebanese corps, in Tehran. He was responsible for Lebanon and supported the terrorist organization "Hezbollah."

War in Ukraine • March 3, 06:39 PM • 8174 views
Trump stated there was no evacuation plan for Americans before the operation in Iran

U. S. President Donald Trump stated there was no plan to evacuate Americans in the Middle East due to the speed of the military operation. He noted that everything happened very quickly and Iran was preparing to attack Israel and others.

Politics • March 3, 06:08 PM • 8202 views
There is currently no need for evacuation, people have applied, but there are not many of them - Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel

The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel has no data on dead or wounded Ukrainians. There is no need for evacuation, but 25 people, mostly pilgrims and short-term visitors, have applied for assistance.

Society • March 3, 05:51 PM • 7489 views
Netanyahu and Katz ordered the military to "advance" and "seize" new heights in Lebanon amid Hezbollah's statements about "open war"

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to seize strategic heights in Lebanon. A Hezbollah representative promised an "open war" with Israel.

News of the World • March 3, 05:05 PM • 6077 views
Oil-rich Iraq to cut production after Strait of Hormuz closure

Iraq's Ministry of Oil will halt production at a key field due to disruption of the waterway. The war in Iran has stopped tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a rise in oil prices.

Economy • March 3, 04:34 PM • 10845 views
Hundreds of people have died amid escalation in the Middle East - casualties reported in 7 countries

Hundreds of people, including children and teachers, have died amid escalation in the Middle East - casualties reported in 7 countries.

News of the World • March 3, 04:05 PM • 6967 views
France to send warship to Cyprus, Britain considering it - how Europe reacts to the war in the Middle East

France will send a warship to Cyprus to strengthen air defense after a drone attack on a British base. Great Britain is considering sending the destroyer HMS Duncan to protect the Akrotiri airbase.

News of the World • March 3, 03:00 PM • 6797 views
Over a third of flights to the Middle East canceled again, tens of thousands stranded in the region

Nearly 1,900 of over 5,450 flights to the Middle East were canceled on Tuesday, according to Cirium. Ryanair is seeing an increase in bookings to Europe for Easter as travelers avoid the Middle East.

Economy • March 3, 01:42 PM • 18811 views
"Different scenarios" - Zelenskyy revealed the differences between the war in Ukraine and the strikes on Iran

The Ukrainian leader, drawing on Ukraine's experience, also warned that prolonging the war without dialogue would lead to an increase in civilian casualties.

Politics • March 3, 09:39 AM • 7786 views
Israel announced its soldiers in southern Lebanon, but has no plans to deploy ground troops in Iran

The Israel Defense Forces are operating in southern Lebanon, striking Hezbollah infrastructure to prevent attacks. This deployment is in addition to the five positions occupied by Israel since November 2024.

News of the World • March 3, 09:34 AM • 6745 views
NATO Secretary General Rutte called for continued support for Ukraine despite the situation in the Middle East

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for continued support for Ukraine, despite US and Israeli attacks on Iran. He emphasized the need to support Americans and ensure Ukraine's strength in the fight.

Politics • March 3, 07:59 AM • 6911 views
Trump praised US ammunition stockpiles, but the 'top-tier' volumes are not what he would like them to be

Donald Trump stated that US ammunition stockpiles of medium and upper-medium class are at an all-time high. He noted that at the highest level, the stockpiles are good, but do not reach the desired level.

News of the World • March 3, 07:19 AM • 7055 views
Israel reported simultaneous strikes in Tehran and Beirut

Israel reported simultaneous strikes on military targets of the Iranian regime and Hezbollah in Tehran and Beirut. Earlier, Israel and the United States destroyed Iranian missile launchers and air defense systems.

News of the World • March 3, 06:54 AM • 39325 views
New strikes and American calls to leave the Middle East - latest news

Iran continues to strike US allies in the Middle East, with over 700 people reported dead in Iran and six American servicemen. The US has urged its citizens to leave the region immediately.

News of the World • March 3, 06:30 AM • 8376 views
Putin seeks to portray himself as a peacemaker in the conflict between Iran and the Persian Gulf states - ISW

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is trying to position himself as a mediator between Iran and the Persian Gulf states. This is happening against the backdrop of a US-Israeli operation against Iran.

Politics • March 3, 03:38 AM • 10388 views
US State Department urged Americans to leave Middle Eastern countries immediatelyPhoto

The US State Department has urged Americans to leave Middle Eastern countries immediately due to serious security risks. The list includes Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

Politics • March 3, 03:07 AM • 26505 views
The Iranian regime has been one of the main sources of international destabilization for many years - Sybiha

Iranian drones and missiles flew over the Middle East, reaching Cyprus. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed solidarity with the affected countries and condemned Iran's destabilizing role.

Politics • March 3, 12:48 AM • 26354 views
NATO Secretary General highly praised US and Israeli actions against Iran, but noted - the Alliance will not be involved

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highly praised the military actions of the US and Israel against Iran, stating that they degrade Tehran's ability to acquire nuclear and missile capabilities. However, NATO does not plan to be involved in this, although individual allies support the actions of the US and Israel.

News of the World • March 2, 07:31 PM • 10108 views
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon - death toll exceeds 50

Lebanon's Ministry of Health reports 52 dead and 154 wounded as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Israel's attacks were a response to rocket launches by the Hezbollah group.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:45 PM • 9825 views
Zelenskyy held over 30 international meetings and 11 phone calls in February

In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.

Politics • March 2, 06:39 PM • 9775 views
Zelenskyy ready to send experts on destroying Iranian drones in exchange for truce - media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Middle Eastern countries experts on shooting down Iranian drones. This will happen if the leaders of these countries convince Vladimir Putin to agree to a month-long truce in the war against Ukraine.

Politics • March 2, 05:32 PM • 10348 views
IDF announces elimination of Hezbollah intelligence chief

The Israel Defense Forces eliminated Hussein Makled, head of Hezbollah's intelligence directorate, during a nighttime strike on Monday. Makled was responsible for shaping the intelligence picture and preparing assessments regarding the actions of Israeli forces.

News of the World • March 2, 04:58 PM • 10398 views
UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran damaged by shelling

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Golestan Palace in Iran, has been damaged following an American-Israeli strike. The Mirror Throne Hall and museum exhibits had been evacuated earlier.

News of the World • March 2, 04:12 PM • 10975 views
Trump to address Iran from White House at 6:00 PM Kyiv time

Trump will speak from the White House at 6:00 PM Kyiv time to comment on Operation "Lion's Roar" and Washington's next steps following the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The world awaits clarification of US strategic goals in the region amidst ongoing hostilities.

News of the World • March 2, 03:20 PM • 11707 views
FBI calls deadly Texas bar shooting a "potential act of terrorism"; Iranian flag found at shooter's homePhoto

In Austin, Texas, two people were killed and 14 injured in a shooting near a beer garden. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of terrorism; the suspect was shot dead by police.

Crimes and emergencies • March 2, 03:09 PM • 8019 views
Ukraine strengthens consular support for citizens in the Middle East, no information about dead or injured - MFA

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced the strengthening of consular support for Ukrainians in the Middle East. Currently, about 250,000 Ukrainian citizens are in the region, and there is no information about their injuries or deaths.

Politics • March 2, 03:00 PM • 68494 views