Iran’s nuclear programme, Netanyahu’s age-old obsession

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nearly 20-year-old threat to strike Iran came true on Friday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran of further “brutal” attacks if it refuses to negotiate. In its largest military action against Iran to date, Israel’s strikes hit about 100 targets including nuclear facilities and military command centres, and…

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France ‘determined’ to recognise state of Palestine, foreign minister says

ISTANBUL: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reiterated on Friday the country’s determination to recognise the State of Palestine, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. France would “uphold the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination by recognising the State of Palestine,“ Barrot said during his speech at the civil society event, Paris Call for the Two-State Solution,…

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Israel fire service says responding to ‘major’ incidents from Iran missile attack

JERUSALEM: Israel’s firefighting service said its teams were responding to several “major” incidents resulting from an Iranian missile attack, including efforts to rescue people trapped in a high-rise building. “Firefighting crews are handling several major incidents, mainly in the Dan region” around Tel Aviv, a statement said, adding that “firefighters are working in a high-rise…

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