Middle East • The Defense Post

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16 January

Gaza Rescuers Say 7 Dead in Fresh Israeli Strikes

Gaza's civil defense agency said Thursday that at least seven people had been killed in fresh Israeli strikes in the Palestinian territory, hours before Israel's cabinet was set to vote on a ceasefire deal.

16 January

Staff Writer With AFP

First Israel Strike On New Syria Security Forces Kills 3: Medical Source, Monitor

An Israeli air strike hit a military target belonging to Syria's new Islamist-led authorities for the first time on Wednesday, killing three people, a war monitor and a medical source said.

16 January

The Iranian army's first signals intelligence ship, named Zagros, at sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Unveils Spy Ship During Major War Games: State Media

The Iranian army has unveiled an advanced reconnaissance ship, state media said on Wednesday, as military forces conducted drills nationwide focused on safeguarding the country's nuclear facilities.

15 January

Crowds of Gazans chanted and embraced on January 15 as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory.

Staff Writer With AFP

Qatar, US Announce Gaza Truce, Hostage Release Deal

Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.

15 January

The Iranian Navy’s indigenous destroyer Dena

Giulia Bernacchi

Iranian Navy to Receive Locally Made Zagros Combat Destroyer: Report

Iran's indigenously developed Zagros destroyer will soon start sailing with the Iranian Navy, state media reported.

15 January

A young Palestinian boy stands near a building destroyed by an Israeli airstrike in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on August 23, 2024

Staff Writer With AFP

Mediators Make Final Push for Gaza Truce Deal

Mediators were making a final push Wednesday to seal a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, after a Qatari official involved in the talks expressed hope an agreement could be reached "very soon."

14 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Army Says Attempted to Intercept Missile Fired From Yemen

Israel's military said early Tuesday it had tried several times to shoot down a missile fired from Yemen which sent sirens blaring across the center of the country.

13 January

Joe Saballa

Iran Unveils ‘Razvan’ Kamikaze Drone With 20-Kilometer Range

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has introduced a new loitering munition, reportedly capable of reaching a range of 20 kilometers.

13 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says Strikes Hezbollah Sites, Lebanon-Syria Border Smuggling Routes

Israel carried out air strikes in Lebanon Sunday, targeting areas in the east and south according to Lebanese state media, with the Israeli military saying it hit Hezbollah targets including smuggling routes along the border with Syria.

10 January