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29 March

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a meeting of American Jewish organizations in Jerusalem, Israel, February 16, 2025. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun ) (Photo by Toshiyuki Fukushima / Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP)

Israel Warns of Attacks ‘Everywhere’ in Lebanon After Rocket Fire

Israel said it will strike anywhere in Lebanon it sees a threat after rocket fire prompted it to bomb Beirut for the first time during the fragile four-month-old truce with Hezbollah.

28 March

Joe Saballa

Turkey, Egypt Strike Deal for Joint Production of Robotic Vehicles

Turkey has signed a strategic agreement with Egypt to locally produce advanced unmanned ground vehicles in Cairo.

28 March

An Israeli airstrike hits the southern suburbs of Beirut as the Lebanese capital undergoes one of the most violent nights since the beginning of the conflict with at least 25 airstrikes

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Hits South Lebanon After Threatening Beirut Over Rocket Fire

Israel carried out air strikes in southern Lebanon Friday after its defense minister threatened Beirut over new rocket fire, rattling an already fragile truce that largely ended more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah.

28 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Gaza Strike Kills Hamas Spokesman

Palestinian militant group Hamas said an Israeli air strike on Thursday killed one of its spokesmen in Gaza the Israeli military accused of spreading "psychological terror" through social media.

27 March

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $1.96B Drone Sale to Qatar

The United States on Wednesday approved a $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B drones and related equipment to Qatar, one of Washington's closest allies in the Middle East.

26 March

On March 18, 2025, Israel launched 32 airstrikes on Syrian army positions in Daraa, targeting the 132nd Brigade and the 175th Regiment.

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Slams ‘Flagrant’ Israeli Violation After Deadly Bombardment

Syria slammed Israeli attacks as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty after a deadly bombardment Tuesday in the country's south, where Israel's military said it had responded to incoming fire.

25 March

Joe Saballa

Teledyne FLIR to Supply Long-Range Surveillance Systems to Saudi Arabia

Teledyne FLIR has secured a $7.8-million contract to deliver long-range thermal surveillance systems and associated support services to Saudi Arabia.

25 March

Joe Saballa

Israel’s Iron Dome Completes ‘Advanced’ Interception Tests With ELTA’s MMR Radar

Israel has conducted advanced interception tests of its renowned Iron Dome air defense system, utilizing ELTA Systems’ cutting-edge Multi-Mission Radar.

25 March

A single CH-53K helicopter flying in between mountains

Christine Casimiro

Sikorsky to Customize Israeli Air Force CH-53K Choppers

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Sikorsky to customize the 12 incoming CH-53K "Pere" helicopters for the Israeli Air Force (IAF).

25 March