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Iran’s second missile barrage against Israel is unlikely to deter its foe, experts say, but may help retain the support of the “Axis of Resistance” it has built up over…

His comments reflected a renewed effort by his administration to seek restraint from Israel to try to avoid a growing war in the Middle East. President Biden said Wednesday that…

The military said eight soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces fought at close range with Hezbollah fighters. Israel’s military said Wednesday that eight of its…

Israel has said that Iran fired more than 180 missiles in the barrage on Tuesday, but that most were intercepted. A number of Israel’s key allies came forward on Wednesday…

Many others are missing after Yemeni operators instructed hundreds of African migrants on two boats near the Djibouti coast to get off and swim, the International Organization for Migration said.…

Foreign Minister Israel Katz said the United Nations secretary general had not condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel in strong enough terms. Israel has barred the secretary general of the…

Hundreds of residents of tiny Ain Ebel in southern Lebanon heeded the Israeli military’s warning to flee. Many sought shelter in a nearby monastery. It began with a flurry of…

Sentiment about the Hezbollah leader shifted after the Israeli strike that killed him, partly reflecting anger toward Israel, according to an analysis. Public perceptions of Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader…

The authorities said they were investigating after the explosions were heard early Wednesday morning near Copenhagen. Nobody was injured. The authorities in Denmark are investigating two explosions early Wednesday morning…

The Pentagon is preparing to send more troops and aircraft to the region. This is an overview of the U.S. military presence there. As U.S. warships helped Israel shoot down…