Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-04-21
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of.
Iran's military vows 'decisive action' against US army after attack on Iranian vessel
Iran's military has vowed to take decisive action against the "terrorist US Army," following an American attack on an Iranian commercial vessel.
Presstv
Apr 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
Presstv
Apr 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
Presstv
Apr 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC is part of Iran’s national army: Pundit
Iranian academician states that Europe is not genuinely committed to labeling the IRGC as a “terrorist organization” and is facing significant pressure from the Israeli regime.
Presstv
Apr 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Washington seeking regime change in Venezuela: Analyst
Podcaster and Journalist Esha Krishnaswamy believes the U-S military buildup in the Caribbean region is aimed at regime change in Venezuela.
Presstv
Apr 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran pushed back enemy in recent war using asymmetric warfare strategy: Qalibaf
Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the Islamic Republic pushed back a financially and materially superior enemy in the recent war by successfully applying an asymmetric warfare strategy.
Presstv
Apr 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iranian academic jailed in France over Gaza posts returns home to hero's welcome
An Iranian academic jailed in France for publicly condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza has returned home to a hero's welcome.
Presstv
Apr 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Protesters in Madrid slam controversial Israeli prison policy
People in the Spanish capital took to the streets on Palestinian Prisoners’ Day to protest against a controversial Israeli prison policy and harsh detention conditions. Alberto Garcia reports.
Presstv
Apr 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Israel’s chosen victims: Women under a pattern of civilian harm in war
Women often bear the brunt of suffering in wars, but statistics from Gaza and other Israeli strikes reveal a more disturbing pattern.
Presstv
Apr 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Israel’s war obsession and the urgency of Palestinian leverage
It is tempting to argue that Israel’s new military doctrine is predicated on perpetual war—but the reality is more complex. Not that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would object to such an arrangement. On the contrary, his relentless drive for military escalation suggests precisely that. After all, his openly declared quest for a “greater Israel” would require exactly this kind of perman...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Poland calls for accountability as Israeli soldiers ‘admit to war crimes’
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Monday called for accountability and disciplinary action over alleged misconduct by Israeli soldiers, saying some had admitted to committing war crimes, Anadolu reports. “Israeli soldiers themselves admit to war crimes. They killed not only Palestinian civilians but even their own hostages,” Sikorski said through US social media company X. He said it ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Brazilian president slams war on Iran, criticises UN Security Council
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has condemned the war being waged by the United States and Israel against Iran, describing it as “madness”. Speaking at the opening of the Hannover Industrial Fair in Germany, Lula delivered a speech in which he sharply criticised global military spending and the inability of the UN Security Council to act. He said it was unacceptable in the 21st centu...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Over 410 US service members wounded in Iran war
A total of 415 US service members have been wounded since the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, Defense Department data showed Monday, Anadolu reports. A total of 13 US service members have been killed, according to the data. Regional tensions have escalated since Feb. 28, when the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran that has killed more than 1,300 people, while Tehran responded...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US Embassy renews Iraq travel warning, urges citizens there to ‘leave now’
The US Embassy in Baghdad renewed its warning Monday against traveling to Iraq, calling on Americans already in Iraq to “leave now,” Anadolu reports. “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there,” the embassy said in a security alert. It warned that Iran-aligned militias in Iraq continue to plan further attacks targeting US citizens and American-linked interests across the cou...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese: Israeli army “most degenerate on earth”
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese described the Israeli occupation army as “the most degenerate army on earth,” stating that its practices have crossed all red lines and violated international law. The UN Special Rapporteur made the remarks in response to a video documenting the brutal abuse of a Palestinian child by Israeli soldiers, writing on her official account: “I have seen enough to ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hamas calls for Israel to implement first phase of Gaza ceasefire
The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas called on Sunday for Israel to be compelled to implement the terms of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, as a step toward launching serious dialogue on the issues of the second phase. According to a statement, the call came during meetings held by the movement with mediators and Palestinian factions in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. Hamas said: “La...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hamas officials say talks with Israel on Gaza cease-fire's second stage at a deadlock
The main point of contention is the Board of Peace's demand that Hamas give up its arms, with the Gaza militia insisting on reciprocal moves from Israel. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority is facing a deepening economic crisis in the West Bank, with its public servants paying the price
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israeli government applying ‘annexation’ in occupied West Bank, energy minister says
The Israeli government is effectively applying annexation on the ground in the occupied West Bank, Energy Minister Eli Cohen said Monday, in defiance of international opposition, Anadolu reports. Cohen, a member of Israel’s Security Cabinet, said that what is happening amounts to “applying sovereignty in practice,” using a term the Israeli government often employs to refer to annexation. Cohen add...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Spain says Israel applying ‘Gaza strategy’ in Lebanon
Spain’s foreign minister said Monday that Israel is applying the same military strategy in southern Lebanon as in Gaza, while insisting it cannot maintain normal relations with the European Union amid ongoing human rights violations, Anadolu reports. Jose Manuel Albares told public broadcaster RTVE that the situation in Lebanon reflects a pattern of “preventing normal life for Lebanese citizens, t...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
114 Palestinians return to Gaza through Rafah border crossing
A total of 114 Palestinians returned to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt and reunited with their families in the besieged enclave, Anadolu reports. The Palestinians crossed the terminal late at night after Israel recently allowed limited pedestrian movement through Rafah, which it had shut during its genocidal war on Gaza launched in October 2023. The returnees were rece...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Bombs didn’t work. Will a blockade break Iran?
On 28 February, in the middle of ongoing nuclear negotiations, the US and Israel launched an attack aimed at regime change in Iran. They achieved some tactical objectives by extensively striking 13,000 civilian, political, economic and military targets, nearly 18 times more than when the US-led coalition attacked Iraq in the first Gulf War (1990-91). However, the airstrikes did not achieve their s...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Analysis-Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz
By Samia NakhoulDUBAI, April 20 (Reuters)- - A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-U.S. talks can achieve, falling short of the broader de-escalation they regard as vital.Officials and analysts expect the next round of negotiations, due in Islamabad, will focus increasingly not on Iran...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Ukrainian drone attack hits Russia’s Tuapse port
Plumes of black smoke were seen after Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s Black Sea port of Tuapse.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 20, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Russian authorities detain 40 Israelis landing in Moscow over 'involvement' in Iran war
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson told The Jerusalem Post that Sa'ar acted to resolve the issue, and the Israelis entry was approved. Israel told Russia the incident was unacceptable.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Trump: Israel ‘never talked me into’ Iran war, cites Oct. 7 and nuclear threat
“Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON, did.” the post read.
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Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF officer indicted for attempting to smuggle goods into Gaza Strip through Kerem Shalom Crossing
An IDF lieutenant has been charged with smuggling goods into Gaza, using his military role to facilitate the operation in exchange for a bribe.
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Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Spanish PM condemns US-Israeli warmongering, calls for restraining Netanyahu
Tehran, IRNA – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has once again slammed the United States and the Israeli regime for the military escalation in West Asia and waging an illegal war of aggression against Iran.
IRNA English
Apr 20, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Gaza needs $71.4B over next decade for recovery, reconstruction
Gaza will require an estimated $71.4 billion over the next 10 years for recovery and reconstruction following 24 months of conflict, according to a final joint assessment released Monday by the EU, the UN, and the World Bank, Anadolu reports. The Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) on Monday said $26.3 billion of that total will be needed in the first 18 months to restore essential servi...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
From collapse to coordination: Gaza’s informal digital economy and the future of Palestinian socio-economic resilience
By the time Gaza entered 2026, the numbers told a story that headlines could not contain. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics reported that 64 per cent of mobile towers were out of service. Paltel, the territory’s largest operator, had lost roughly 80 per cent of its more than 500 cell towers. The telecommunications sector’s market value collapsed by 89 per cent in a single year, from 13...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UAE discusses US financial backstop as Iran war threatens deeper economic crisis
The United Arab Emirates is in talks with the Trump administration over possible financial assistance if the war with Iran drags on, The Wall Street Journal reported. The report said UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve officials in Washington last week, where he raised the idea of a currency-swap line. A currency-swap line is ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Sudan’s Al-Burhan welcomes defection of RSF commander to army
Sudan’s Sovereign Council chairman, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Sunday welcomed the defection of a senior commander from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), al-Nour al-Qubba, and his decision to join the army. According to a statement from the Sovereign Council, Burhan, who also leads the Sudanese army, met Major General al-Qubba, who had defected from the RSF in the Northern State. Burhan welcomed his...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli soldier smashes statue of Christ in southern Lebanon
An Israeli soldier filmed himself smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in a village in southern Lebanon, in an incident that sparked widespread condemnation and was later acknowledged by the Israeli army. Following the incident, the army said it was “conducting an investigation”, but did not provide clear details about the circumstances or any concrete steps for accountability. An image circulated on...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran top official says Control of Hormuz would neutralize sanctions
Iranian First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref said that “there is no need to wait for sanctions to be lifted if Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz,” emphasizing that the country’s negotiating team is “courageously defending national interests.” The Iranian First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, added in statements carried by Sputnik News Agency that “the positions of the opposing side in the...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanon after the ceasefire – Power recalibrated, law further eroded
“Pity the nation that is divided into fragments, each fragment deeming itself a nation.” The ceasefire in Lebanon is not a diplomatic success. It is a political admission. What has unfolded in recent months has forced a reckoning long deferred: the limits of American power, the vulnerability of Israeli military doctrine, and the emergence of a new regional balance in which resistance—long dismisse...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli artillery shelling violates ceasefire in southern Lebanon
Israeli violations of the ceasefire continue through artillery shelling and demolition operations across several areas in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese National News Agency reported that Israeli forces are continuing to demolish houses in the city of Bint Jbeil, as well as in the towns of Khiam, Markaba, and Taybeh. This coincides with intensive low-altitude drone flights over large parts of the ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Spain to urge EU to end Israel agreement over war: Premier Sanchez
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Sunday that Spain will formally ask the European Union to break its Association Agreement with Israel, Anadolu Agency reported. “A government that violates international law, and therefore violates the principles and values of the European Union, cannot be a partner of the EU. It’s that simple,” he said at a campaign rally in Andalusia. He urged other EU c...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Board of Peace envoy says Gaza plan needs quick progress, Hamas talks 'not easy'
By Lili BayerBRUSSELS, April 20 (Reuters) - The Board of Peace’s lead envoy for Gaza told Reuters on Monday that he was “fairly optimistic” a plan for disarmament of Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza can be agreed but cautioned that it will still take time.“We've had some very serious discussions with Hamas over the last few weeks, they're not easy,” Nickolay Mladenov said in an interview du...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Fmr. IDF chief Eisenkot reflects on son’s death, says he ‘didn't cry' for decades until funeral
Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot opens up about the devastating loss of his son, Gal, in Gaza and his journey through grief, while launching the Yashar! Party to improve Israel's future.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
In Tel Aviv and Jericho: Israelis and Palestinians in joint Memorial Day ceremony say 'enough'
Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians gathered at an undisclosed location in Israel for the 21st joint Memorial Day ceremony, with screenings in the West Bank and around the world, as relatives of Oct. 7 victims and survivors of the Gaza war declared: 'This reality is not an eternal fate'
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iran says food supply chain remains fully secure despite war pressures
Tehran, IRNA – The government spokesperson has declared that Iran’s food security supply chain is “fully operational,” despite the hardship caused by the US-Israeli war and maritime blockade against the country.
IRNA English
Apr 20, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Iran to take necessary actions against US 'armed piracy': IRGC
Tehran, IRNA– The Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters affiliated with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned the United States against the seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman, saying the country's Armed Forces will soon retaliate against the American military’s armed piracy.
IRNA English
Apr 20, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Official: US-Israeli aggressions kill 3,375 people in Iran
Tehran, IRNA – The head of the Iranian Legal Medicine Organization (ILMO) has announced that 3,375 people were martyred in the recent imposed war by the United States and the Israeli regime.
IRNA English
Apr 20, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Iran will not compromise on its legitimate demands and policies: Judiciary chief
Tehran, IRNA – Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, referring to the US-Israeli imposed war on the country, says Iran has not and will not back down from any of its demands and general policies that were accentuated by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
IRNA English
Apr 20, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Iranian president says war is in no one’s interests, calls for diplomacy to reduce tensions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday called for the use of “every rational and diplomatic path” to ease tensions, saying that war is no one’s interest, Anadolu reports. “While resisting threats, every rational and diplomatic path must be used to reduce tensions,” Iran’s state-run news agency IRNA quoted him as saying. “At the same time, distrust of the enemy and vigilance in interactions ...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanon president says aiming to end hostilities with Israel talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in the south, even as Hezbollah and its supporters rejected the negotiations.Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah told AFP it was in Aoun's and Lebanon's "interest" to withdraw from the talks, however adding that his group also wanted a ceasefire to last.US President Donald Trump on F...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Iran pulling Hormuz 'lever' to maximum in US standoff
Iran is banking on the Strait of Hormuz as its main card in any peace negotiations with the United States, but using the waterway as leverage is not without risk for the Islamic republic.Iran had for decades talked up the threat of blocking the strait, which is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.With the US and Israel launching a surprise war on Iran on February 28 and killing suprem...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Palestinians not welcome as Israel marks Memorial Day
As Israel remembers its war dead, critics say it reinforces one-sided narrative of sacrifice that excludes Palestinians.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 20, 2026 - aljazeera.com
‘Israel never talked me into the war with Iran,’ Trump says
US president suggests attacking Iran was his own decision as war struggles to garner public support amid energy crisis.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Apr 20, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Houthi official threw 13-year-old girl down well, killing her, after marital dispute
A Houthi official in Yemen allegedly murders his 13-year-old daughter in a brutal act following a divorce dispute with his ex-wife.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF escalates efforts to prevent civilian return to southern Lebanon after ceasefire
Despite IDF warnings, civilians in southern Lebanon are trying to cross into their villages, raising questions about the future of the ceasefire.
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Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Board of Peace envoy optimistic about Gaza disarmament talks, but warns of delays
The Board of Peace works on Gaza disarmament, with Mladenov cautiously optimistic but concerned about delays.
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Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF chief calls on haredim to serve as Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall
In his address at the Western Wall during Israel's Remembrance Day ceremony, Zamir talked about fulfilling the promise of a flourishing and secure State of Israel for current and future citizens.
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Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF officers charged with embezzling millions, laundering funds via crypto
The officers committed these offenses during the course of their work in classified IDF units. Most of the stolen sums and bribes were laundered by the defendants using cryptocurrency.
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Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Trump threatens to bomb Iran if ceasefire breaks down as Vance reportedly en route to Islamabad
Trumps told PBS News that he is unsure if the Iranians will attend the talks in Pakistan, while insisting that Tehran will not achieve nuclear weapon capability.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Taliban arrests senior co-founder Mullah Mutasim Agha Jan amid deepening internal rifts
Agha Jan, a close associate of the late Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad Omar, served as finance minister in the group’s first government prior to the 9/11 attacks.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel begins marking Memorial Day after another year of war
This is the third Memorial Day since October 7, 2023, and follows a year of wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. 174 Israeli soldiers and 79 civilians have been killed since the previous Memorial Day, the Defense Ministry said
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
Off the rails? Israel may no longer be shielded from European sanctions, even by its allies
Across the EU and in capitals across Europe, Israel's attacks on Lebanon, West Bank violence and the death penalty law for Palestinian convicts are fueling high tensions. Losing a defense pact with Italy and Viktor Orbán's veto in the same week is raising alarm in Jerusalem
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
Netanyahu, top Israeli officials condemn smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The condemnations and apologies came after a video showed an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus in Debel, southern Lebanon, prompting an IDF investigation. U.S. Ambassador Huckabee called for swift punishment
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan says Israeli government 'evil' like Hamas
'Killing tens of thousands of people makes you pretty damn evil,' El-Sayed told CNN congressional reporter Manu Raja on the network's Inside Politics program. 'It's not how evil is this one versus that one – Hamas: Evil, Israeli government: Evil. We can say both'
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israel seeks to replicate the West Bank and Syria model in Lebanon
Had Israel acted rationally following the cease-fire in late 2024, it would have refrained from hunting down Lebanese, coordinated a withdrawal from the territory it had occupied with the Lebanese government and opened the way for the country's reconstruction. But obviously that sounds like a sorry joke
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Apr 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
Memorial Day 2026: 174 IDF soldiers, 79 Israeli civilians killed in past year
According to National Insurance Institute data, since 1851 – the date chosen as the beginning of the pre-state Jewish community in what is now Israel – 5,313 civilians have been killed. Of these, 3,762 have been killed since the War of Independence in 1948, including 1,017 who were killed since the October 7 attack
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
Morocco and Pakistan enhance defence cooperation and joint arms production
Pakistan and Morocco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 13, 2026, to formalize and expand their bilateral defense and military cooperation, and also to begin joint manufacturing of […]
Military Africa
Apr 20, 2026 - military.africa
Gazans report hours-long queues for bread amid flour and fuel shortage
Gaza authorities say aid deliveries remain far below the 600 trucks daily stipulated under the Israel-Hamas truce, with humanitarian groups warning of 'catastrophic' shortages of food, water, and medicine
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Argentina’s president visits Israel to open embassy in Jerusalem
Argentine President Javier Milei arrived in Israel on Sunday for an official visit during which he is set to open his country’s embassy in Jerusalem, Israeli media reported, Anadolu reports. Milei met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday evening, and the two men delivered joint statements after their talks, The Times of Israel news portal reported. They also signed memorandums of under...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
16 Israeli soldiers killed, 690 wounded since Feb. 28: Army
A total of 16 Israeli soldiers have been killed and 690 wounded since Feb. 28 in attacks linked to Iran and Lebanon, military data showed Sunday, Anadolu reports. The military said 690 soldiers were wounded, including 96 seriously and 42 critically, while the rest sustained moderate or minor injuries. It added that 149 soldiers remain hospitalized. In the past 24 hours, 37 soldiers were wounded, m...
Middle East Monitor
Apr 19, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
IDF confirms image of soldier smashing Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar decried the incident, labeling it “grave and disgraceful” and extending an apology to Christians who felt hurt by the incident.
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Apr 19, 2026 - jpost.com
Netanyahu isn't the problem – he just plays on Israelis' desire for war
Israelis believe that, at any moment, they face extermination – and therefore need to project military power. Just a few days ago, Netanyahu compared Iran's Fordow nuclear site to Auschwitz. His political rivals wouldn't dare challenge such rhetoric, and have used it themselves
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Apr 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
Netanyahu says Iran war not over, quips that Milei's visit indicates 'something big' about to happen
'It's not over yet,' the prime minister said, calling the U.S.-Israeli campaign 'the battle of civilization against barbarism.' Welcoming the Argentine president on his third official visit, Netanyahu said 'every time he visits Israel, it's right before something very big happens'