April 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News

Israeli radio station, software company targeted by cyber attack Press TV 30 Apr 2023 -- An Israeli radio station and a software company have come under cyber attack by unidentified hacker groups, the latest in a series of cyber operations against the regime's digital infrastructure across the occupied territories.
Sudanese hackers target Israeli aviation, weapons industries websites Press TV 29 Apr 2023 -- Hacker groups have had Israeli firms and facilities in the cross hairs over the past few months, and now Sudanese hackers have carried out a massive cyber-attack against a number of Israeli websites, including that of a major aerospace and aviation manufacturer.
US, Zionist forces must swiftly leave Persian Gulf: IRGC navy cmdr. IRNA 29 Apr 2023 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the "illegitimate" presence of the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel is disruptive to the peace and security of the Persian Gulf, calling for their immediate departure from the strategic waterway.
IRGC Navy Cmdr: US, Israel must leave Persian Gulf, Iran to resolutely protect waterway Press TV 29 Apr 2023 -- The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says his forces will resolutely "protect and safeguard" the Persian Gulf and its resources, urging the United States and the Israeli regime to immediately leave the strategic waterway.
Power outages hit Israel following suspected cyber attack Press TV 28 Apr 2023 -- A group of hackers has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that they say was the reason behind major power failures in several cities across Israeli-occupied territories on Thursday.
The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General ( * * * * ) Michael E. Kurilla, visits the IDF Israel Defense Forces 27 Apr 2023
Israel-Palestine: UN envoy calls for greater effort towards peace amid mounting violence UN News 25 Apr 2023 -- The current trajectory of escalating unrest between Israelis and Palestinians is neither sustainable nor inevitable, UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland told the Security Council on Tuesday, delivering his latest report.
"Peace will only be sustainable if both Israelis and Palestinians recommit themselves to a negotiated settlement": UK Statement on the Middle East UK FCDO 25 Apr 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Woodward at the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East
Israel shells Syria's Quneitra in new act of aggression Press TV 24 Apr 2023 -- In a new aggression against Syria, the Israeli regime has targeted an area in the east of Hader town in northern Quneitra, just across the border from the Golan Heights.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad warn Israel of 'unprecedented response' to any assassination plan Press TV 23 Apr 2023 -- The Gaza-based resistance movements of Hamas and Islamic Jihad have hit back at the reported activation of the Israeli regime's assassination policy against Palestinian officials, saying such threats will not intimidate or prevent them from defending the nation.
Sudanese hackers knock offline websites of major Israeli airport, electric company Press TV 22 Apr 2023 -- A massive cyber attack by a group of Sudanese hackers has knocked offline the websites of a major airport port as well as the largest supplier of electrical power in the Israeli-occupied territories, amid rising cyber operations targeting the Israeli regime's companies and facilities.
Israel wary as Iran's military might has grown 'hundred-fold': Israeli general Press TV 19 Apr 2023 -- A high-ranking former Israeli military commander has acknowledged Tel Aviv's inability to carry out acts of military adventurism against Iran's peaceful nuclear program, saying the Islamic Republic's military might has grown "hundred-fold".
Hamas: Resistance committed to liberation of Palestinian prisoners Press TV 17 Apr 2023 -- A senior Hamas leader says the Palestinian resistance movement and its leadership are committed to the liberation of Palestinian prisoners.
Tens of thousands of resistance rockets surround Israeli regime: Islamic Jihad leader Press TV 17 Apr 2023 -- The secretary general of the Islamic Jihad resistance movement has said that tens of thousands of rockets in Gaza and Lebanon surround the Israeli regime, amid ongoing Israeli escalations against the Palestinian people.
Israel knows Damascus' response to its strikes is 'definite', says top Syrian diplomat Press TV 17 Apr 2023 -- Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Faisal Mekdad has strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes against various parts of his war-torn country, saying that the Tel Aviv regime is well aware of the fact that Damascus will definitely give a befitting response to its recurrent acts of aggression.
Three Israeli ministries reportedly hacked IRNA 17 Apr 2023 -- An Indonesian hacker group has reportedly hacked three Israeli ministries in recent days.
Israeli ships, gas platforms within range of Hezbollah missiles: Source IRNA 15 Apr 2023 -- An Israeli military source has sounded the alarm about Hezbollah's growing military capabilities, warning that the Lebanese resistance movement has obtained anti-ship missiles that pose a serious danger to the Zionist regime's naval vessels and gas installations.
Thousands protest Netanyahu's 'reforms' for 15th straight week, as Moody's lowers Israel's outlook Press TV 15 Apr 2023 -- Tens of thousands of protesters have held fresh rallies across the occupied Palestinian territories for the 15th straight week against the Israeli extremist cabinet's 'judicial reforms', which have prompted the financial ratings agency Moody's to cut the regime's credit outlook.
Normalization ploys will never bring security to Israel: President Raeisi Press TV 14 Apr 2023 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi has warned that normalization of Israel's relations with certain countries in the region will never contribute to the security of the Tel Aviv regime as it is on the verge of collapse.
Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Meeting With Israeli Ministry of Defense Director General Eyal Zamir DoD 13 Apr 2023
Israeli regime 'unprepared' for new war against Gaza Strip, says Hezbollah official Press TV 11 Apr 2023 -- A senior official with the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has underscored the need for unity among Muslim countries to confront Israel's hostile acts, saying the Tel Aviv regime is no longer prepared for a new war against the Gaza Strip.
Far-right Israeli settlers, ministers march in West Bank amid escalating tensions People's Daily 11 Apr 2023 -- Thousands of Israeli settlers and dozens of politicians, including seven cabinet ministers, on Monday marched to an abandoned illegal Israeli outpost in the occupied West Bank.
Hamas: Palestinians will keep defending al-Aqsa in face of 'religious war' waged by enemy Press TV 11 Apr 2023 -- Reacting to a threat-riddled speech by the Israeli prime minister, Hamas resistance movement says Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks will not weaken Palestinians' resolve to defend the al-Aqsa Mosque against the occupying regime's aggression.
Netanyahu: No Decision Has Been Made to Provide Ukraine With Arms Supplies Sputnik 10 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli government has not made any decisions regarding the supply of lethal weapons to Kiev and continues to provide only humanitarian aid, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, commenting on the leak of secret Pentagon documents.
Aggression, occupation take Zionist regime closer to collapse, says senior Hezbollah official Press TV 10 Apr 2023 -- A high-ranking official with the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has censured Israeli forces' raids on al-Aqsa Mosque and violent attacks on Palestinian worshippers, saying such futile attempts only bring the Tel Aviv regime closer to the brink of collapse.
Israeli Air Force F-35s participate in Red Flag for first time US Air Force 10 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli Air Force returned to Nellis Air Force Base to participate in Red Flag 23-2, this time with its F-35I Adir. The large-scale exercise took place from March 13-24, challenging participants to adapt to and overcome complex, multi-domain scenarios, all while up against Nellis AFB's professional aggressor force trained to replicate threats participants will see in real-world conflict.
Iran Army chief: Israel cannot handle Iran's military might IRNA 10 Apr 2023 -- The commander of the Iranian Army has warned Israel that it cannot handle Iran's military might, saying the Zionist regime's power matches only that of one of Iran's operations during Iraq's war against the country in the 1980s.
Israel no match for Iran's Army; equivalent to one of Iran's operations in Iraq war: Army Chief Press TV 10 Apr 2023 -- The chief commander of the Iranian Army says the Israeli military, which heavily relies on sophisticated Western-built munitions, is no match for Iran's Armed Forces, dismissing hostile remarks by the Israeli army's chief of staff that Israel is "ready" to attack Iran even without US support.
Escalating violence in Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Lebanon Australia MFA 09 Apr 2023 -- Australia is deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Lebanon.
Lebanon's Acting Prime Minister Says Country Not Involved in Airstrikes Against Israel Sputnik 09 Apr 2023 -- A preliminary investigation into the airstrikes conducted toward Israel has showed that the units that had launched the missiles were of non-Lebanese origin, the press office of Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Sunday.
Mossad spurred Israelis to join mass protests against Netanyahu's reform plan: Leaked docs Press TV 09 Apr 2023 -- Leaked documents have revealed that high-ranking officials within Mossad encouraged widespread protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's so-called judicial reforms among the spy agency's staff and the general public.
Syrian air defense intercepts missiles fired by Zionists IRNA 09 Apr 2023 -- Syria's air defense has intercepted missiles fired by the Zionist regime targeting various regions of the Arab country, including the suburb of the capital Damascus.
Syrian air defenses intercept Israeli missiles fired from Golan Press TV 09 Apr 2023 -- Syria says its air defense units have confronted a missile attack launched by the Israeli army from the occupied Golan Heights targeting the Arab country's south.
Syrian Air Defenses Shoot Down Several Israeli Rockets Sputnik 09 Apr 2023 -- Syrian air defense systems have shot down several Israeli rockets in the south of the country, the Syrian Defense Ministry said.
Israeli Forces Respond to Rocket Fire From Syria - IDF Sputnik 09 Apr 2023 -- Israel has opened artillery fire at Syrian territory in response to the rockets fired from Syria toward the Golan Heights, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
Netanyahu sent messages to Iran saying Israel didn't want to target IRGC advisors in Syria: Expert Press TV 09 Apr 2023 -- A senior Iranian expert on regional issues says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent multiple indirect messages to Iran saying the regime's military did not want to assassinate the two military advisers of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), who were killed in an Israeli airstrike near the Syrian capital Damascus last month.
Israel/Palestine: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the escalation of violence European External Action Service (EEAS) 08 Apr 2023 -- The EU is deeply concerned by the grave escalation of violence in recent days in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Lebanon.
Lebanon lodges complaint at UN Security Council over Israeli aggression Press TV 08 Apr 2023 -- Lebanese caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib has filed a complaint with the UN Security Council (UNSC) and UN Secretary-General António Guterres against Israel after the regime said it had struck positions belonging to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas in southern Lebanon.
Report: Israel struck Hamas positions in Gaza, Lebanon to avoid wider conflict with Hezbollah Press TV 08 Apr 2023 -- Two Israeli military officials say the Tel Aviv regime decided to launch air strikes on positions of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip after a spate of rocket attacks against the occupied territories, apparently to avoid a wider conflict with Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement.
Netanyahu Calls Up Army Reservists After Three Killed Amid Surge in Israeli-Palestinian Violence Sputnik 08 Apr 2023 -- The situation deteriorated earlier this week, when Israeli riot police detained scores of Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, claiming they were "violently barricading" themselves inside the religious sanctuary.
Sirens sound in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after rockets fired from Syria Press TV 08 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli regime's military says several rockets have been fired from the direction of Syria towards the Arab country's occupied Golan Heights.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 08 Apr 2023
Tens of thousands of demonstrators protest against Netanyahu's 'judicial reforms' for 14th consecutive week Press TV 08 Apr 2023 -- Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied across the occupied territories for the 14th straight week, condemning the highly contentious "judicial reforms" proposed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
China calls on Israel, Palestine to observe restraint Global Times 08 Apr 2023 -- As the international community closely watches the latest developments in the Middle East after Israel bombed the Gaza Strip and Lebanon in retaliation for several dozen rockets fired from both territories, China on Friday urged all parties, especially Israel, to observe restraint and avoid taking any actions that could further aggravate the tense situation, and also called on influential countries to take due responsibility.
Attacks in Israel, West Bank Kill 3 VOA 07 Apr 2023 -- Israeli officials say suspected Arab militants carried out two separate attacks Friday, killing three people and wounding six others.
Terrorist Attacks in Tel Aviv and the West Bank US Dept. of State 07 Apr 2023
Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Israel Government of Norway 07 Apr 2023
Calls for de-escalation at Jerusalem's holy sites: Foreign Secretary statement UK FCDO 07 Apr 2023 -- Foreign Secretary calls for de-escalation and respect for Status Quo arrangements at Jerusalem's holy sites.
Iran urges global action against Israel over aggression on Gaza, Lebanon Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Iran has condemned the latest atrocities committed by the Israeli regime against civilians in southern Lebanon and the besieged Gaza Strip, urging the international community and responsible global bodies to take "effective and deterrent" action against Israel.
Defense Minister: Lebanese army ready to confront Israel Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Lebanon's Minister of National Defense in the caretaker government has vowed that the Lebanese army is ready to confront any confrontation with the Israeli army and warned that the escalation in South Lebanon threatens the country's security and stability.
Hezbollah chief meets Hamas officials in Beirut amid rising tension over Israeli raids on al-Aqsa Mosque Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has met with a delegation of senior Hamas officials in Beirut, as tensions are simmering across the occupied Palestinian territories over Israeli forces violently storming the al-Aqsa Mosque compound and attacking Palestinian worshipers.
Lebanon Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Vital Irrigation Canal - Authorities Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- Israeli strikes damaged a vital canal in southern Lebanon used to bring water to large swathes of farmland, the head of the Litani River authority told Sputnik on Friday.
Lebanese Forces Ready to Counter Any Aggression, Defense Minister Says Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- Lebanese forces are ready to counter any aggression against the country and will take necessary measures to ensure security of Lebanon's southern regions, Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Sleem said on Friday.
Israel Boosts Infantry & Artillery Presence in South, North Sputnik 07 Apr 2023 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday it had expanded its infantry and artillery deployment in the south and north of the country to prepare for possible escalation amid continuing rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip.
After joining NATO, Finland plans to buy Israeli missile defense systems Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- Finland has announced its plan to procure the joint US-Israeli-made David's Sling long-range missile defense system, after joint the US-led military alliance NATO.
Israeli military strikes targets in Lebanon following al-Aqsa retaliation Press TV 07 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli military has announced striking certain targets inside Lebanon, from which dozens of rockets were fired earlier at the occupied territories in retaliation for the occupying regime's crackdown on Palestinian worshipers at the al-Aqsa Mosque's compound.
Tensions mount in Middle East as UN reiterates need for 'maximum restraint' UN News 06 Apr 2023 -- The UN on Thursday condemned the multiple rockets fired into Israel from across its northern border with Lebanon, urging "all actors to exercise maximum restraint", following several days of rising tension and violence, centred around Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque.
Israeli warplanes attack Gaza after retaliation over al-Aqsa raid Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli regime's warplanes reportedly attack targets inside the Gaza Strip following the firing of retaliatory rockets from the direction of the coastal strip over the regime's savage attacks on Palestinian worshippers inside the al-Aqsa Mosque's compound in the occupied city of al-Quds.
Rocket barrages fired from Lebanon as Hezbollah warns Israel over Aqsa Mosque raids Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- At least 30 rockets have reportedly been launched from southern Lebanon into the Israeli-occupied territories in retaliation for raids by Israeli forces that stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound overnight and attacked Palestinian worshipers as they were observing the holy month of Ramadan.
Israeli Forces Confirm Retaliatory Strikes Across Gaza After Rocket Barrage Sputnik 06 Apr 2023 -- Israeli forces earlier confirmed on Thursday that 34 rockets had been launched from Lebanon by Palestinian forces, with 25 projectiles having been intercepted. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has rejected any escalation from Lebanon into Israel following the strikes.
Iran: UN Security Council must end Israel's 'criminal' acts against Syria Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the UN says the Security Council needs to condemn Israel's ongoing violations of fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter, and take a decisive action to put an end to the regime's unlawful and criminal acts.
Israeli forces trigger 2nd flare-up at al-Aqsa in less than 24 hours Press TV 05 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli regime's forces stage a second attack against the Palestinian worshippers at the al-Aqsa Mosque's compound, less than 24 hours after storming the site, and either rounding up or forcibly removing hundreds of people from there.
Israel's Military Aircraft Striking Targets in Gaza Strip Sputnik 05 Apr 2023 -- Israeli military aircraft are striking targets in the Gaza Strip after nine rockets had been fired at Israel from the region.
Israel-Palestine: UN calls for restraint following violence at Al-Aqsa mosque UN News 05 Apr 2023 -- UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland on Wednesday appealed for Israeli and Palestinian leaders to exercise restraint following the latest violence surrounding a holy site in Jerusalem.
What Is Behind Israel's Increased Strikes in Syria? VOA 05 Apr 2023 -- Israel has increased its air raids in Syria, targeting positions belonging to the Syrian government and Iranian forces. In recent days, suspected Israeli airstrikes hit such targets in four different occasions.
IRGC warns Israel of 'decisive' response as martyred officer is laid to rest Press TV 05 Apr 2023 -- A high-ranking commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday warned the Israeli regime of a "strong and decisive" response as one of the Iranian military advisors who lost his life in an Israeli air raid on Damascus last week was laid to rest.
Syria: Israeli aggressive policies threaten region with all-out escalation Press TV 05 Apr 2023 -- Amid the Israeli regime's back-to-back attacks against Syria, the Arab country warns that the occupying regime's aggressive policies threaten the region with all-out escalation and a new phase of instability.
Iran vows to take decisive action to protect its forces, interests in Syria ISNA 04 Apr 2023 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani warned that Iran will take decisive measures to protect its forces and interests from any threat or unlawful act perpetrated by the United States or others.
Amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, Iran's deputy minister says Tehran to help Syria boost air defenses Press TV 04 Apr 2023 -- A senior Iranian defense official has reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to the security of friendly countries, saying the Islamic Republic considers itself "obliged" to help reinforce Syria's air defense capabilities in repelling Israeli attacks on the Arab country.
Hamas: Ben-Gvir's 'private militia' plan lays bare Israel's racist, fascist nature Press TV 03 Apr 2023 -- The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has denounced Israeli plans for a controversial "national guard" sought by far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, saying the plan attests to the racist nature of the occupying Tel Aviv regime.
US Informs Israel About Possibility of Partial Nuclear Agreement With Iran Sputnik 03 Apr 2023 -- Washington has informed Israeli counterparts of the possibility of an agreement with Iran that would be based on a partial freeze of Terran's nuclear program in exchange for some sanctions relief, Israeli news portal Walla reported on Monday, citing senior Israeli officials.
IRGC warns Israel will 'pay heavy price' after second military advisor martyred in Syria Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the Israeli regime on Sunday, vowing retaliation for the killing of two of its military advisers in Syria in an Israeli airstrike near Syria's capital.
Iran military advisor succumbs to injuries after Zionist attack in Syria IRNA 02 Apr 2023 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that Meghdad Mahghani Jafarabadi, who was wounded in Friday's attack by the Zionist regime near Damascus, has succumbed to his injuries.
Funeral held for Iranian military advisor martyred in Syria IRNA 02 Apr 2023 -- Comrades of Iranian military advisor Milad Heydari, who was martyred in an Israeli attack, have held a funeral ceremony for the martyr at Sayyidah Ruqayyah Mosque in Damascus, Syria.
Five Syrian Soldiers Injured in Israeli Attack in Homs Province Sputnik 02 Apr 2023 -- Five Syrian service members were injured as a result of the Israeli air attack in Syria's Homs Governorate, the Syrian Defense Ministry informs.
Israeli cabinet approves Ben-Gvir's 'private army' proposal Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli regime has approved the establishment of a "national guard" proposed by far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, voting for major budget cuts across ministries to fund the controversial plan.
Five Syrian soldiers injured after new Israeli missile strike targets Homs province Press TV 02 Apr 2023 -- The Israeli regime has carried out a fresh missile strike against Syria, targeting positions at several locations across the country's central Homs province.

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April 2023 - Israel Special Weapons News