# Israel
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Macron Calls Emergency UNSC Meeting After US–Israel Strikes on Iran, Raising Risk of Wider Middle East Confrontation
US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February prompted an Iranian retaliation and a call from French president Emmanuel Macron for an emergency UN Security Council meeting. Macron warned the episode could seriously undermine international peace and urged an immediate halt to escalation amid concerns about regional spillover and disruption to global markets.
Sirens Over Tel Aviv: Civilians Seek Shelter in Metro as Nationwide Air‑Raid Alerts Sound
On February 28, Israel’s Home Front Command ordered civilians into shelters as air‑raid sirens sounded across multiple locations, with Xinhua photographs showing people sheltering in a Tel Aviv subway station. The event highlights the direct impact of hostilities on urban life, strains on civil‑defense systems and broader implications for regional stability and escalation risks.
Strike on Khamenei Signals a Dangerous Escalation — and a Gamble by Washington and Tel Aviv
U.S. and Israeli forces launched a joint assault on Iran on 28 February 2026 that struck near the residences of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, signalling a deliberate escalation from 2025 strikes on nuclear sites. Washington appears to be testing a stepwise campaign intended to degrade Iran's remaining capabilities and to pressure Tehran politically, a gamble that raises the risk of wider regional war and profound diplomatic fallout.
UN Urges Restraint as Israel, US and Iran Exchange Strikes, Raising Risk of Wider War
The UN's human rights chief, Volker Türk, condemned recent strikes involving Israel, the United States and Iran and urged all sides to return to negotiations to avoid civilian suffering. The exchanges mark a dangerous escalation with potential ripple effects for regional stability, maritime security and global energy markets.
Satellite Photos Show 11 U.S. F-22 Raptors Land in Southern Israel — A High‑stakes Signal of Deterrence
Satellite images show 11 U.S. F-22 stealth fighters at Ovda Airbase in southern Israel, part of a recent U.S. deployment to the Middle East. The move is a significant signal of deterrence and deepened military cooperation between Washington and Jerusalem, with implications for regional escalation and force posture.
Global Leaders Sound Alarm as U.S. and Israel Strike Iran, Raising Risk of Wider Middle East War
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February prompted widespread international alarm, with European, Asian and other governments urging restraint and diplomacy. The strikes mark a dangerous escalation that risks entangling regional actors and external powers and raising instability in energy and shipping routes.
Satellite Images Show Strike on Khamenei’s Tehran Compound as Israel Says It Targeted Iranian Leaders
Satellite images released by Chinese state media appear to show an attack on the Tehran compound linked to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while an Israeli official said the IDF targeted several senior Iranian leaders. Iran says Khamenei was not in Tehran and was moved to a secure location; the incident raises the risk of significant regional escalation and political fallout within Iran.
Mossad Appeals Directly to Iranians During Strikes, Seeking Footage and Support to 'Restore Glory'
During Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, Mossad used its Persian Telegram channel to call on Iranian citizens for photos and videos to support operations and help "restore" Iran's former glory. The public appeal merges open‑source intelligence gathering with information operations, raising risks for contributors and increasing the likelihood of Iranian countermeasures and domestic crackdowns.
Israel on Alert: IDF Says It Is Closely Watching Iran as Public Anxiety Grows
The Israel Defense Forces said it is closely monitoring Iran and remains highly vigilant, while civilian defence guidance remains unchanged. The statement, stressing readiness and partner coordination, is intended to reassure a tense public without escalating the situation publicly.
U.S. and Israel Reportedly Coordinated Months-Long Daytime Strike Plan to Surprise Iran
Israeli Channel 12 reports that the United States and Israel have coordinated a months-long joint operation against Iran, with an initial four-day phase timed for morning strikes to seize the element of surprise. The report, citing an anonymous Israeli security official, comes as President Trump reiterates a hardline stance on Iran's nuclear capabilities, and if true would heighten risks of regional escalation and complicate diplomatic avenues.
Netanyahu Confirms U.S.–Israel Strike on Iran as Tehran Fires Back, Raising Risk of Wider War
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel and the United States carried out a joint strike on Iran on Feb. 28, an action Israeli officials described as pre-emptive. Iran responded by launching missiles toward Israel, marking a dangerous escalation that raises the risk of wider regional conflict and greater American entanglement.
Tensions Spike: Israeli Media Says Iran’s Army Commander Killed as Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in Gulf
Israeli media say Iran’s army commander Amir Hatami was killed in Israeli strikes, a claim Tehran has not confirmed. Iran says it has struck U.S. military bases across the Middle East, with reported missile attacks in Bahrain and explosions in the UAE and Kuwait, raising the risk of a wider regional escalation that could draw in U.S. forces and disrupt global trade.