Middle East

Israel recognizes 13 communities in Judea, Samaria

Israel's Cabinet voted Saturday night to formally recognize 13 neighborhoods in Judea and Samaria as independent communities, enabling them to receive direct government funding and municipal services. Till now, the neighborhoods -- some decades-old -- were part of already-existing "mother communities."

2025-03-23T15:10:59.066087+00:00 IST

Israeli man arrested for espionage, suspected of working for Iran

Israeli authorities arrested Edward Yusupov, a 65-year-old resident of Netivot, on suspicion of conducting surveillance and photography of sensitive security and infrastructure sites on behalf of an enemy country, it was cleared for publication on Sunday.

2025-03-23T15:05:53.587419+00:00 IST

Israel government to establish new administration for voluntary e

Israel's Political-Security Cabinet approved Defense Minister Israel Katz's proposal to establish a "voluntary transition administration" for Gaza residents who express an interest in emigrating to other countries, subject to the provisions of Israeli and international law, and in accordance with the proposal of US President Donald Trump.

2025-03-23T09:34:57.164856+00:00 IST

Israel launches military operations in Gaza

The Israel Defence Forces launched a ground operation against Hamas Gaza's town of Beit Hanoun on Sunday morning, with Hamas confirming the death of its politburo member in the airstrike, Israeli news agency, Tazpit Press Service (TPS) reported on Sunday.

2025-03-23T08:59:07.807059+00:00 IST

Israel to establish new admin for Gaza residents emigration

Israel's Political-Security Cabinet approved Defence Minister Israel Katz's proposal to establish a "voluntary transition administration" for Gaza residents who express an interest in emigrating to other countries, subject to the provisions of Israeli and international law, and in accordance with the proposal of US President Donald Trump.

2025-03-23T08:52:14.824502+00:00 IST

Israel shoots down missile launched from Yemen

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that early Sunday morning the Israel Air Force intercepted one missile launched from Yemen, before it crossed into the country's territory.

2025-03-23T07:11:19.246030+00:00 IST

Emirates Franchise convenes meeting to advance sector development

The Emirates Franchise held its second meeting for 2025, chaired by Noor Al Tamimi, Chairperson of Emirates Franchise and Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with representatives from other emirates in attendance.

2025-03-23T06:27:30.101631+00:00 IST

US carries out strikes on Yemen airport; deploys 2nd navy carrier

Additionally Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Harry S Truman carrier strike group -- currently operating in the Red Sea -- to extend its deployment by at least a month, according to two defence officials

2025-03-23T06:14:37.229397+00:00 IST

UAE, Egyptian Presidents discuss strengthening ties in Cairo

President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Saturday in Cairo with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt to discuss the fraternal relations between their two countries and ways to deepen cooperation across various sectors.

2025-03-23T06:06:55.636043+00:00 IST

Hamdan bin Mohammed praises 11th Mountain Infantry Battalion

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, reviewed the tactics and techniques employed by the 11th Mountain Infantry Battalion as part of their mission preparedness.

2025-03-23T06:04:26.527084+00:00 IST

Israel will remain in Gaza till hostage release, says Israel Defe

The wobbly ceasefire collapsed on Tuesday when Israel bombarded Gaza, shattering two months of calm that also saw dozens of hostages exchanged for Palestinian prisoners, as per CNN.

2025-03-22T23:27:35.287495+00:00 IST

Austria records significant drop in asylum applications

Austria has recorded a notable decline in the number of asylum applications, with February witnessing a 37 percent drop compared to the same period last year, bringing the total to 1,397 applications.

2025-03-22T17:24:51.284893+00:00 IST

Department of Community Development hosts Iftar

In line with the Year of Community and as part of its ongoing efforts to foster social cohesion and coexistence, the Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi (DCD) organised a collective Iftar at the Abrahamic Family House.

2025-03-22T17:24:35.428783+00:00 IST

UAE President welcomed in Cairo by Egyptian President

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Cairo today on a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.

2025-03-22T17:23:42.359892+00:00 IST

Hazza bin Zayed visits Saif bin Mohammed on occasion of Ramadan

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, visited Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan at his Rest House in Al Ain.

2025-03-22T08:54:46.690318+00:00 IST

RAK Ruler continues receiving Ramadan well-wishers

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received a host of Ramadan well-wishers.

2025-03-22T08:50:51.301768+00:00 IST

Israel HC issues temporary order against sacking Shin Bet head

Israel's High Court of Justice issued a temporary order on Friday, preventing the removal of Shin Bet's chief Ronen Bar, hours after the Cabinet voted overnight to remove him by April 10 at the latest.

2025-03-22T08:35:02.086800+00:00 IST

Rocket sirens sound across central Israel as ground forces

Rocket sirens blared across central Israel on Thursday afternoon as three rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, marking the first such attack in months.

2025-03-21T17:13:37.173893+00:00 IST

Senior Hamas, Islamic Jihad figures killed in Israeli Military

Three senior figures from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad were eliminated, the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) confirmed on Thursday.

2025-03-21T16:57:24.159159+00:00 IST

Cabinet fires chief of Israeli security agency

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has unanimously voted to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. The decision, announced in the early hours of Friday morning, marks the first time in Israeli history that the government has fired the head of the domestic security agency (Shin Bet).

2025-03-21T16:51:50.397230+00:00 IST

Israeli Military Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said it recently attacked a military site containing underground infrastructure in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, and a military site containing rocket launchers in southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah terrorist organization activity was observed.

2025-03-21T09:51:17.742503+00:00 IST