Larry Lee
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Israel Strikes Dozens of Iranian Targets as Nuclear Tensions Erupt, Netanyahu Says Campaign Will Last ‘Many Days’
Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military sites in what officials described as a preemptive strike amid growing fears Tehran could imminently produce a nuclear weapon. Explosions were reported in Tehran, and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that a retaliatory missile and drone attack from Iran was expected "in the immediate timeframe." 
Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear and military sites in what officials described as a preemptive strike amid growing fears Tehran could imminently produce a nuclear weapon. Explosions were reported in Tehran, and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that a retaliatory missile and drone attack from Iran was expected "in the immediate timeframe." -
Hamas Executes Alleged Collaborators as Violence Engulfs Gaza Aid Efforts; GHF Reports Staff Killed
At least 12 Palestinians were killed by Gaza's Hamas-run police in the early hours of Thursday, amid escalating clashes over Israel-backed aid operations in the besieged territory. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.- and Israeli-supported aid group, said a bus carrying its local Palestinian workers was attacked by Hamas the night before, resulting in the deaths of at least eight staff members and the possible abduction of others. 
At least 12 Palestinians were killed by Gaza's Hamas-run police in the early hours of Thursday, amid escalating clashes over Israel-backed aid operations in the besieged territory. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.- and Israeli-supported aid group, said a bus carrying its local Palestinian workers was attacked by Hamas the night before, resulting in the deaths of at least eight staff members and the possible abduction of others. -
Iran Announces New Uranium Site After IAEA Declares It in Violation of Nuclear Obligations
Iran announced the construction of a new uranium enrichment facility and activation of advanced centrifuges Thursday, hours after the United Nations' nuclear watchdog formally found the country in violation of its non-proliferation obligations. The decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board marks the first formal non-compliance finding against Tehran in two decades and could push the standoff closer to the United Nations Security Council. 
Iran announced the construction of a new uranium enrichment facility and activation of advanced centrifuges Thursday, hours after the United Nations' nuclear watchdog formally found the country in violation of its non-proliferation obligations. The decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board marks the first formal non-compliance finding against Tehran in two decades and could push the standoff closer to the United Nations Security Council. -
Kharkiv Suffers Deadly Barrage as Russian Drones Kill 3, Injure 64; Power Out in South Ukraine
A Russian overnight drone barrage targeting the northeastern city of Kharkiv killed at least three people and injured 64 others, including nine children, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. The nine-minute attack used Iranian-designed Shahed drones, first-person view quadcopters, and KAB guided bombs, according to local authorities. 
A Russian overnight drone barrage targeting the northeastern city of Kharkiv killed at least three people and injured 64 others, including nine children, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. The nine-minute attack used Iranian-designed Shahed drones, first-person view quadcopters, and KAB guided bombs, according to local authorities. -
Russia Launches 315 Drones in Overnight Attack on Ukraine, Strikes Maternity Hospital in Odesa
Russia launched 315 drones and multiple missiles across Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described as "one of the largest" attacks on Kyiv since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. 
Russia launched 315 drones and multiple missiles across Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described as "one of the largest" attacks on Kyiv since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. -
Russia Launches Record 479-Drone Strike on Ukraine
Russia launched a record 479 drones against Ukraine overnight, marking the largest single aerial barrage since the war began in 2022, according to Ukraine's air force. The escalation came just hours before a long-anticipated prisoner exchange between the two countries, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed had begun in several stages. 
Russia launched a record 479 drones against Ukraine overnight, marking the largest single aerial barrage since the war began in 2022, according to Ukraine's air force. The escalation came just hours before a long-anticipated prisoner exchange between the two countries, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed had begun in several stages. -
ICRC Warns Gaza Health System ‘Extremely Fragile’ as Aid-Point Killings Top 125
Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepened Sunday as Israeli gunfire killed at least 12 Palestinians near two aid distribution points backed by the U.S. and Israel, according to Palestinian health officials. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned that the territory's health system is "extremely fragile" and at risk of collapse under the ongoing blockade and intensified fighting. 
Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepened Sunday as Israeli gunfire killed at least 12 Palestinians near two aid distribution points backed by the U.S. and Israel, according to Palestinian health officials. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned that the territory's health system is "extremely fragile" and at risk of collapse under the ongoing blockade and intensified fighting. -
Israel Detains Gaza-Bound Aid Vessel With Greta Thunberg
Israeli forces detained a Gaza-bound aid vessel carrying Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other international campaigners early Monday, halting what officials described as a publicity stunt and reiterating Israel's commitment to its naval blockade of the Hamas-controlled enclave. 
Israeli forces detained a Gaza-bound aid vessel carrying Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other international campaigners early Monday, halting what officials described as a publicity stunt and reiterating Israel's commitment to its naval blockade of the Hamas-controlled enclave. -
Russia Claims Advance Into Dnipropetrovsk Region as Peace Talks Stall and Casualty Disputes Escalate
Russian forces have advanced to the border of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region and are mounting attacks into the east-central area, Moscow said Sunday, signaling a significant escalation as peace negotiations remain deadlocked and tensions rise over the fate of thousands of dead soldiers. The claimed incursion comes amid heavy fighting near Kostyantynivka and Pokrovsk and a deepening political dispute over the handling of prisoner swaps and the repatriation of wartime casualties. 
Russian forces have advanced to the border of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region and are mounting attacks into the east-central area, Moscow said Sunday, signaling a significant escalation as peace negotiations remain deadlocked and tensions rise over the fate of thousands of dead soldiers. The claimed incursion comes amid heavy fighting near Kostyantynivka and Pokrovsk and a deepening political dispute over the handling of prisoner swaps and the repatriation of wartime casualties. -
Israel Vows ‘All Necessary Measures’ to Stop Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Carrying Greta Thunberg
Israel's government on Sunday ordered its military to intercept a Gaza-bound aid vessel carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 others, warning it would take "all necessary measures" to prevent the ship from reaching Palestinian waters. The move has drawn international scrutiny and accusations of disproportionate force as humanitarian conditions in Gaza worsen under a protracted blockade. Israel's government on Sunday ordered its military to intercept a Gaza-bound aid vessel carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 others, warning it would take "all necessary measures" to prevent the ship from reaching Palestinian waters. The move has drawn international scrutiny and accusations of disproportionate force as humanitarian conditions in Gaza worsen under a protracted blockade.
