# Israel
Latest news and articles about Israel
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Iran Says It Cratered Ben Gurion’s Runway in Heavy Missile Strike — A Dangerous Escalation
Iran claims it struck Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport with heavy missiles and drones, creating a deep crater in a runway and halting international flights. Tehran says the operation is retaliation for a February strike on Iranian soil; many operational details remain unverified but the incident signals a dangerous shift from proxy confrontations to direct strikes on homeland targets.
Sánchez Rebukes US and Israel Over Strikes on Iran, Defends Spanish Warship Deployment to Cyprus
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez publicly condemned recent US and Israeli military strikes on Iran as an "extremely serious mistake" and defended Spain’s dispatch of a warship to Cyprus as fulfilment of EU defense duties. His comments underscore European concerns about escalation in the Middle East and reflect a cautious effort to balance alliance ties with a push for de‑escalation.
Tehran Strikes Back as US–Israel Campaign Enters Sixth Day, Raising Risk of a Protracted, Region‑wide War
Heavy Iranian missile and drone strikes have hit targets in Israel after several days of US- and Israeli-led attacks on Iran, with both sides reporting strikes on critical infrastructure and mounting casualties. The confrontation is widening across sea, air and proxy fronts, while the United States prepares for a prolonged campaign amid worries about munitions depletion and strained international efforts to contain escalation.
Beijing Condemns US–Israel Military Action on Iran, Urges Immediate Halt to Prevent Wider Conflict
China’s Foreign Ministry publicly opposed US and Israeli military strikes on Iran on March 6, 2026, calling for an immediate halt to avoid further escalation. The statement reflects Beijing’s interest in regional stability, energy security, and a preference for diplomatic solutions over military action.
Iran Says Missiles Penetrated Israeli Defences as Explosions Echo Across the Region
Iran announced that missiles had penetrated Israeli multilayer air-defences, a claim that coincided with reports of large explosions heard across several Middle Eastern countries. The development intensifies the risk of broader escalation between Iran and Israel, with implications for regional stability, maritime security and allied involvement.
Israel Says Campaign Against Iran Is Entering a New, More Destructive Phase
The Israeli military announced it is moving to a new phase of operations against Iran after claiming air superiority and suppression of ballistic-missile positions. The IDF says it will intensify damage to Iran's regime foundations and military capabilities, a shift that raises the risk of broader regional escalation and international repercussions.
Berlin Rules Out Combat Role in Any US‑Israeli Campaign Against Iran, Urges De‑Escalation
Germany’s defence minister Boris Pistorius declared that the Bundeswehr will not participate in any US‑ or Israeli‑led military campaign against Iran, stressing de‑escalation and the absence of a credible withdrawal plan. The statement highlights growing transatlantic divergence and limits on European combat support, while leaving room for non‑combat diplomatic and humanitarian roles.
Region on Edge: Iran Says It Struck Israeli Defense Ministry as US Rules Out Ground Invasion—for Now
A sixth day of fighting has seen Iran claim strikes on Israeli military and civilian infrastructure using a new high‑speed attack drone, while the US reports thousands of strikes on Iranian targets and warns of munitions depletion. Washington says it will not send ground troops for now, but both sides are signalling readiness for a protracted confrontation that risks broader regional escalation and economic disruption.
Iran’s ‘Last‑Resort’ Threats Could Spark a Nuclear, Refugee and Food Shock Across the Middle East
A Chinese military commentator warns that Iran’s threat to strike Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility, if faced with regime‑change efforts by the US and Israel, risks triggering a triple crisis: nuclear contamination, mass displacement and a disruption of fertiliser supplies that could undermine food security across the region. The analysis highlights the limits of Iran’s military precision, the high humanitarian cost of escalation, and the constrained leverage of neighbouring states and the international community to prevent spillover.
Aftermath of a Strike: Allegations of a Deadly Hit on an Iranian Girls’ School and the Wider Geopolitical Fallout
A commentary on Chinese platform Sohu alleges a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on a girls’ primary school in Minab, Iran, killed 165 people, mostly children. The piece uses the incident to condemn U.S. military hegemony, while the episode raises urgent legal, humanitarian and geopolitical questions that demand independent verification and could escalate broader regional tensions.
Running Low: How Munitions and Resolve Will Decide the US–Israel–Iran Confrontation
A week into a high‑intensity exchange between the U.S., Israel and Iran, rising concern over dwindling stocks of expensive interceptors is reshaping operational choices. Shortages of high‑value munitions create a narrow window for the U.S. and Israel to secure air superiority before switching to cheaper ordnance, while Iran relies on low‑cost drones and missiles and appears prepared for a protracted fight.
Inside the Hack: How Israeli Intelligence Allegedly Used Tehran’s Traffic Cameras to Track Khamenei
The Financial Times reported that Israeli intelligence allegedly penetrated Tehran’s traffic-camera network and other sensors to create a live intelligence picture that tracked Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his entourage, aiding a US–Israeli strike that killed him on February 28. The operation reportedly combined camera feeds with Unit 8200, Mossad and military intelligence, and included jamming nearby cellphone towers on the day of the attack.