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3 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Yemen Houthis Say One Dead as More Than 20 Strikes Hit Rebel-Held Areas

Yemen's Houthis claimed a US strike killed a guard at a communications tower, reporting over 20 strikes before dawn.

3 April

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 Says Deadly Israeli Strikes a ‘Blatant Violation’

Syria condemned deadly Israeli strikes in the country as "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty, after Israel struck "military capabilities."

2 April

The Typhoon 30 Remote Weapon System used to counter drones during a test in the desert.

Christine Casimiro

Rafael’s Typhoon System Successfully Hits Drone in Desert Drills

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ Typhoon 30 remote weapon station (RWS) has successfully completed desert drills, demonstrating its ability to neutralize enemy drones.

2 April

A Palestinian inspects the damage to a mosque after it is hit in an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on October 6, 2024

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Defense Minister Says Gaza Offensive Expands, Will Seize ‘Large Areas’

Israel announced a major expansion of a military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza, saying it would seize "large areas" of the Strip.

1 April

Palestinians search for victims under rubble after Israeli strikes on Rafah in southern Gaza

Staff Writer With AFP

Gazans Flee Southern City of Rafah After Israel Military Orders Evacuation

The Israeli military ordered residents in Gaza around the city of Rafah to evacuate their homes, as ground fighting could return in the area.

1 April

A heavily damaged building in Beirut, Lebanon, hit by an Israeli strike

Staff Writer With AFP

Israeli Strike on Beirut Kills Three

An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least three people on Tuesday, the second such strike after fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Hamas Calls on ‘Anyone Who Can Bear Arms’ Worldwide to Fight Trump’s Gaza Plan

A senior Hamas official called on supporters worldwide to pick up weapons and fight US President Trump's plan to relocate Gazans abroad.

31 March

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, speaks during a ceremony in Tehran

Staff Writer With AFP

Khamenei Warns of ‘Strong’ Response if Iran Attacked

Iran's supreme leader warned of a forceful retaliation if the Islamic republic is attacked, following a threat by US President Trump.

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)

Staff Writer With 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