Western Pressure Israel

Israel’s Retaliatory Attack on Iran Appears Carefully Calibrated

Israel struck military bases but avoided targeting nuclear facilities. Iran has so far largely played down the attack, but now faces a decision about how to respond.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

How the U.S. Shaped Israel's Attack on Iran

The airstrikes that unfolded met Washington’s expectations while dealing Iran a punishing blow.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Uncertainty after Israel's retaliatory strikes on Iran

Israel's military specified that its warplanes targeted surface-to-air missile systems and missile production sites in its strikes on Iran early Saturday that were in response to Iran's direct ...

Israel strikes back: What will Iran do next?

Iran says it has right to defend itself after Israeli attack

Israel’s attack leaves Iran with a difficult dilemma

Key pillars of Tehran’s security strategy have been shaken by these strikes

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Harris warns Iran not to respond to Israel's counterstrike

In an interview with CBS News, Vice President Kamala Harris said "it would be a mistake" for Iran to respond to Israel's counterstrike.

Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes

Iran’s supreme leader said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported. U.S. and Israeli officials were expected to meet in Qatar for talks aimed at reviving ...

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Military briefing: Where Israel struck Iran

First open attack on Tehran breaks ‘psychological barrier’ and could leave it vulnerable to future assaults

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Iran weighing response to Israel's weekend retaliatory airstrikes

Iran is deliberating on how it might respond to Israel's long-awaited retaliatory strikes over the weekend that hit Iranian military targets. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more ...

Israel Urged by Yellen to Help Palestinian Economy Function

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the West Bank’s economy could collapse if Israel doesn’t preserve its banking relationship with Palestinian financial institutions in the territory it ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Israel’s Knesset Opens With Passage of Bill Banning UNRWA: What to Know

Israel’s Knesset began its winter session on Monday against a backdrop of war in Gaza and Lebanon and with some contentious matters on the agenda.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

Was Israel’s tempered response to Iran prelude to something bigger?

If you were disappointed with the limited Israeli response to the Iranian missile attack in April, then you were likely disappointed with the Israeli military’s attack on Friday.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks

IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to war

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Why Israel's UNRWA ban could be devastating for Palestinians

UNRWA, United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians, provides far more than humanitarian aid.

Israel warns entire Lebanon city of Baalbek to evacuate

Israel's military has issued an evacuation warning for the city of Baalbek in Lebanon, the Associated Press reports. This comes as more details emerge about a new Hezbollah leader. CBS News' Holly ...

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