Explosion heard in Mashhad, Iran

SummaryThe ongoing conflict in the Red Sea highlights a troubling economic imbalance in warfare, as Yemen's Houthi rebels use low-cost missiles to target valuable US assets, draining Western defense budgets. Despite over 800 US strikes against Houthi positions, attacks on American and allied ships persist, with military experts noting that Iran is using the Houthis as a proxy to exert economic pressure. This asymmetric warfare strategy is causing significant disruption to global commerce, with commercial...

SummaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged a response to the Iranian-backed Huthis after they launched a missile that struck near Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six people and prompting major airlines to suspend flights. The attack coincided with Israel's call-up of reservists to expand military operations against Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu confirmed Israel's intention to retaliate against both the Huthis and Iran, emphasizing that responses would be strategically timed. Full Article

Recent clashes in Syria's Ashrafiyat Sahnaya, involving Islamist factions, security forces, and the Druze community, highlight the ongoing instability following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Israeli airstrikes aimed to protect Druze civilians amid accusations from the Syrian government of "outlaw groups" inciting violence, which the Druze leader condemned as a genocidal campaign. Despite a ceasefire, the situation remains volatile, exacerbated by mutual distrust among religious groups and external influences from countries like Israel, which seeks...

The Lebanese army announced that Hamas has handed over a suspect linked to missile attacks on Israel in March, following a warning from Lebanon about actions jeopardizing its security. Hamas reportedly plans to surrender three additional suspects involved in the March incidents, asserting that these were individual actions rather than a collective decision. The group claims commitment to Lebanese sovereignty, with one suspect already delivered to Lebanese intelligence, while others remain hidden in Palestinian refugee...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a multi-phased response to an attack by Yemen's Huthis, who struck near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six and leading to flight suspensions. The Israeli military confirmed the missile was launched from Yemen, marking a significant escalation, with Netanyahu stating Israel would retaliate in multiple phases, while Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed a strong response. The attack, which created a large crater near the airport's terminal, prompted immediate...

As Palestinians advocate for increased access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid heightened Israeli military presence, the historical importance of its smaller mosques is often overlooked. The Bab Al-Rahma Mosque, or 'Gate of Mercy Mosque,' located on the eastern wall, originally served as a trade gate before being sealed in 1187 AD by Salah Al-Din, who sought to bolster security and direct commerce through the main entrance after recapturing Jerusalem from the Crusaders. This mosque...