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Israeli Forces Uncover Hamas Terror Rocket Workshop Near Jordanian Border

Israeli security forces have exposed a clandestine rocket-manufacturing cell near the Jordanian border, raising new concerns about cross-border terror threats and the security implications for Israeli-Jordanian relations.

Jordan

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Israel Battles Iranian-Backed Terror Networks Threatening Security

Israel counters a broad campaign of violence from Iran-backed terror groups, responding militarily and diplomatically to secure its citizens and regional stability after unprecedented attacks and ongoing hostage crises.

Israel

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Israel Strikes Iranian Military Targets Following Terrorist Missile Barrage

Israel carried out successful strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites near Tehran following a major Iranian ballistic missile attack. Current US-Iran diplomacy has paused further escalation despite continued threats.

Islamic Republic of Iran

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One Year Since Iran’s Direct Assault on Israel: Strengthening Alliances and Strategic Defense

Marking the anniversary of Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone assault on Israel, this report details the attack, Israel’s defensive achievements, and the wider Middle East implications.

Israel

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Iran-Backed Militias Retreat from Syria as Israel’s Defense Strategy Prevails

Iranian-backed militants have withdrawn from key positions in Syria following intensified Israeli military operations. The retreats signal mounting pressure on Tehran’s proxies as Israel continues its campaign against regional terror threats.

Syria

Politics

U.S. Envoy’s Policy Shift Highlights Iranian Threat Ahead of Key Talks

A diplomatic reversal by the U.S. special envoy to the Middle East has unsettled Iran, highlighting growing ambiguity in American policy just before critical regional negotiations this weekend.

United States

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U.S.-Led Airstrikes Intensify Pressure on Iranian-Backed Houthis in Yemen

The Houthis intensify internal crackdowns, detaining over a hundred suspected collaborators after increased U.S. airstrikes. Regional shifts and popular unrest now pose new challenges to their control.

Yemen

War

Israel’s Unyielding Defense Against Iranian-Backed Terror Groups Following October 7 Atrocity

Following the October 7 massacre, Israel launched a multi-front campaign against Iranian-backed terror networks, aiming to eliminate enemy leadership, rescue hostages, and defend civilians under persistent attack.

Israel

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IDF Targets Hezbollah Terror Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon to Counter Iranian Aggression

Israel’s military targeted Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, responding to Iranian-backed military entrenchment in civilian zones and affirming its commitment to self-defense and regional security.

Israel

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Iran’s Strategic Goals Fail as Israel’s Defense Resilience Prevails

Israel’s judiciary leadership asserts Iran and its proxies have failed to achieve strategic objectives in the ongoing conflict, as Tehran’s hostile rhetoric increases and regional tensions persist.

Israel

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IDF Thwarts Hamas Drone Smuggling, Seizes Weapons on Egypt-Israel Border

Israeli forces intercepted a drone carrying firearms and ammunition from Egypt, blocking another attempt by terror groups to smuggle weapons into Israel. Security operations continue along the border.

Israel

Culture

Iran’s Shell Beach: Stunning Beauty Blocked by Terrorism and Instability

A recently circulated video reveals the natural beauty of Shell Beach in Iran’s Ramgan Province, drawing attention to the area’s tourism potential as geopolitical tensions hinder international access.

Islamic Republic of Iran

Politics

Iranian Crown Prince Urges West to Support Uprising Against Terrorist Regime

The exiled Iranian crown prince urges international support for popular resistance to the Islamic Republic, advocating a transition to secular democracy and denouncing Western focus on military action or appeasement.

Islamic Republic of Iran

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Jordan Thwarts Iranian-Linked Rocket Cell, Strengthening Regional Security Against Terrorism

Jordanian intelligence disrupted a clandestine rocket-manufacturing cell with ties to Iranian proxies, seizing equipment for 300 rockets and preventing potential attacks in the region. The cell operated covertly since 2021.

Jordan

Culture

Beit HaMelacha: Israeli-Jordanian Workshop Promotes Unity Amid Terror

A craft workshop in Amman highlights enduring Israeli-Jordanian cultural cooperation and civil resilience, serving as a venue for dialogue and creativity in the face of regional conflict and terror threats.

Jordan

War

Jordan Dismantles Iranian-Backed Terror Rocket Workshop, Enhancing Regional Security

Jordanian authorities arrested members of a terror cell responsible for a clandestine workshop producing rockets and explosives, disrupting Iranian-backed efforts to target Israeli and regional security from Jordanian soil.

Jordan

War

Operation Iron Swords: Israel’s Bold Response to Hamas Terror

Following the October 7 massacre, Israel launched a major defense operation against Iranian-backed terror entities, reshaping the Middle East’s security dynamics with focused military, diplomatic, and humanitarian efforts.

Israel

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Houthi Terrorists Escalate Threats Against U.S. President’s Visit to Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis have threatened to target the upcoming visit of the American president to Saudi Arabia, linking the threat to ongoing regional instability and the Gaza conflict.

Yemen

War

Israeli Media Unites to Highlight National Security and Resolve Against Terror

Major Israeli news broadcasts echoed government warnings and security analyses, highlighting national unity in the face of ongoing threats by Iranian-backed terror groups operating on multiple fronts.

Israel

Culture

Global Outcry Follows Video of Teacher Assaulting Students in Iran

A video showing a teacher assaulting children at an Iranian school has prompted outrage and renewed demands for accountability, highlighting concerns over systemic abuse in Iran’s education system.

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