Jerusalem, June 19 (IANS) Israel and Hezbollah have reached a ceasefire, local media reported on Friday, citing Israeli officials.The official said Israel would remain in the “security zone” in southern Lebanon. “If they attack us, we will respond,” the official was quoted as saying, Israel’s Channel 12 reported.Ibrahim al-Moussawi, a member of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc “Loyalty to the Resistance,” said Friday that the group would continue to abide by the ceasefire agreement provided that I…
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Jerusalem, June 19 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned that Israel will not tolerate attacks on its soldiers or its territory, and will exact a “very heavy price’ from Hezbollah for killing four soldiers in Lebanon on Thursday.”I send heartfelt condolences to the families of the Commander of the Armored Corps 52nd Battalion, Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, and of three heroic fighters whose names have not yet been cleared for publication, may God avenge their blood…
Washington, June 18 (IANS) US Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday delivered a blunt warning to critics of the Trump administration’s Iran agreement, saying that efforts to undermine the deal could jeopardise a rare opportunity to stabilise the Middle East after months of conflict. Speaking at the White House, Vance defended the agreement against criticism from some Israeli Ministers and Republican lawmakers, saying many opponents had misunderstood its terms.”So many of what I’ve read or heard …
Washington, June 13 (IANS) The Trump administration said Friday that a proposed nuclear agreement with Iran is designed to support a broader regional peace framework involving Israel, Lebanon, Gulf states and Tehran, while preserving the right of all parties to defend themselves against future attacks.The comments came as a senior administration official expressed growing confidence that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Washington and Tehran could be signed within days.While much of t…
Jerusalem, June 12 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday vowed to not let Iran have nuclear weapons until he serves as Israel’s PM, adding that he and US President Donald Trump “are in complete agreement on this issue.” In a statement posted on X, Netanyahu stated, “As long as I am Prime Minister of Israel — Iran will not have nuclear weapons. There is full agreement between me and President Trump on this issue. For over 30 years, I have been at the forefront of the intern…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked world leaders for their warm wishes on his becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Several world leaders on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, lauding his visionary leadership and the enduring trust placed in him by the people.Thanking Singapore PM Lawrence Wong, PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Thank you Prime Minister Lawre…
Beirut, June 11 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed, and several others were injured in southern Lebanon as the cross-border fighting with Israel continues, according to civil defence and health authorities. The deadliest attack occurred in Tyre District’s town of Tayr Debba, killing nine people and injuring seven others, according to a preliminary toll, reports Xinhua, quoting Lebanon’s National News Agency.Hezbollah said on Wednesday (Local time) that it targeted gatherings of Israeli troops…
Jerusalem, June 8 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the attack against Iran is currently “on hold,” but warned that Israel will respond forcefully if Iran resumes its attacks.”At the moment, the fire is on hold because after … it (Iran) stopped attacking us,” Netanyahu said in his first televised statement more than 20 hours after Iran first launched missiles at Israel on Sunday night.If Iran “makes the mistake of attacking us again, we will respond with forc…
Washington, June 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump urged Iran to stop launching missiles at Israel and return to negotiations after Tehran fired a fresh barrage of ballistic missiles.”What I would suggest to Iran: You’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough,” Trump told Fox News. “Get back to the table and make a deal.”Trump also claimed that Washington and Tehran had been close to reaching an agreement before Iran launched the missiles earlier in the day, Xinhua news agency reported.”We’re very c…
Jerusalem/Tehran, June 8 (IANS) Iran on Sunday evening launched several waves of missiles against Israel and warned the latter not to retaliate, in the first such strikes since a ceasefire was reached in April.The missiles triggered sirens across northern Israel. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the military “will strike the enemy with determination as soon as the order is given.”Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corp…