Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
18 April 2024 - Israel Special Weapons News
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- US Officials Say Israel Carries Out Missile Strike Inside Iran: US Networks VOA 18 Apr 2024 -- Israel carried out a predawn missile strike inside Iran on Friday local time, U.S. media reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials.
- PM Netanyahu to the Mossad division heads forum Israel - Prime Minister 18 Apr 2024
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 18 Apr 2024
- Readout of U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group The White House 18 Apr 2024
- Joint Statement on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Attack on the State of Israel Australia DFAT 18 Apr 2024 -- The Permanent Representatives of the United States, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom to the United Nations issued the following joint statement condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran's attack on the State of Israel:
- US was informed before and after anti-Israel op.: Iran FM IRNA 18 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the United States was informed about Tehran's decision to punish the Israeli regime and after the operation 'True Promise' was accomplished with strikes on Israeli targets in the occupied territories.
- IRGC: Israel's Dimnoa nuclear reactor not among Op. True Promise's targets Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) dismisses reports of affliction of damage to the Israeli regime's Dimona nuclear reactor during the Islamic Republic's recent Operation True Promise against the occupying regime.
- Israel retreats, delays plan to strike back at Iran after US call: Sources Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- Israel has for now retreated from its plan to strike back at Iran after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a call from US President Joe Biden, sources say.
- 'IRGC determined to confront hostile pro-Zionist activities in cyberspace' IRNA 18 Apr 2024 -- The Cyber Security Command of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has called on the Iranian people to report any pro-Zionist activities in cyberspace.
- IRGC warns of 'tit-for-tat' retaliation if Israel attacks Iran's nuclear facilities Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- An IRGC official has warned that if Israel takes action against Iran's nuclear facilities, it will definitely face "tit-for-tat" retaliation against the regime's nuclear centers with advanced weapons.
- President: Any aggression on Iranian soil will be met with regret-inducing response IRNA 18 Apr 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has warned the Zionist regime that the tiniest act of aggression against Iranian soil will be met with a response that will make the regime and its supporters regret their action.
- Iran to respond more severely to any Israeli miscalculation: FM IRNA 18 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned against adventurism by the Zionist regime, saying that the Islamic Republic will respond to any miscalculation more severely.
- President Raeisi: Iran to make Israel rue 'slightest attack' Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran will make Israel and its supporters regret the "slightest attack" amid reports that Tel Aviv was "making a decision to act" against the Islamic Republic.
- At UN, Iran warns Israel against retaliation VOA 18 Apr 2024 -- Speaking just days after launching a massive aerial attack on Israel, Iran told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that Israel "must be compelled to stop any further military adventurism against our interests."
- Iran sufficed to striking part of Israel's military positions: FM to UN chief Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister says the country could have conducted its recent retaliatory strikes against the Israeli regime in a wider scope, but sufficed to hit only part of the regime's military positions.
- 'Stop any further Israeli adventurism,' Iran FM tells Security Council Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has called on the UN Security Council to force Israel to stop any further military action against Iran or face the Islamic Republic's "decisive" response to any aggression.
- Iran slams G7 statement, vows no iota of doubt to respond to aggression Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- Iran has condemned the G7 statement regarding Iran's retaliation of Israel's attack on its consulate in Syria, pledging that it will not hesitate for a second in responding to aggressors.
- Iran not after tension, informed US of retaliatory operation against Israel: Foreign minister Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran informed the United States of its plan to carry out strikes against Israel in retaliation for the regime's terrorist attack on the Islamic Republic's diplomatic premises in Syria.
- Netanyahu says Israel preserves right to self-defense People's Daily 18 Apr 2024 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday stressed Israel's "right to defend itself against Iran," when receiving British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Jerusalem.
- April 17: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 18 Apr 2024
- Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,899: ministry People's Daily 18 Apr 2024 -- The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 33,899, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Wednesday.
- Israeli airstrike kills 13 Palestinians on gathering in Gaza City People's Daily 18 Apr 2024 -- At least 13 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a gathering of Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip, local eyewitnesses and medical sources said on Wednesday.
- Palestine faces key challenges for sending aid to Gaza: PM People's Daily 18 Apr 2024 -- Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa stressed on Wednesday the key challenges facing the Gaza Strip amid ongoing conflict.
- Guterres appeals for maximum restraint in the Middle East UN News 18 Apr 2024 -- Recent escalations in the Middle East make it even more important to support efforts towards lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday.
- Gaza: UN experts decry 'systemic obliteration' of education system UN News 18 Apr 2024 -- UN independent human rights experts on Thursday raised alarm over the "systematic destruction" of the Palestinian education system in the Gaza Strip, as Israel's military operation continues unabated.
- Palestine's status at the UN explained UN News 18 Apr 2024 -- What will it take for Palestine to become a full UN Member State? As the Security Council takes up the matter while the devastating war in Gaza enters its seventh month, we looked at Palestine's current status and what it takes to become a UN Member State.
- US vetoes Palestine's request for full UN membership UN News 18 Apr 2024 -- The Security Council rejected Palestine's request for UN membership on Thursday, with the United States casting a veto.
- Security Council Fails to Recommend Full United Nations Membership for State of Palestine, Owing to Veto Cast by United States UN Security Council 18 Apr 2024 -- The Security Council today blocked Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations due to a United States veto on a draft resolution that would have recommended the granting of such status.
- Security Council Debates Situation in Middle East, including Question of Palestine UN Security Council 18 Apr 2024 -- The Security Council met today in an all-day open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. The Council heard an address from the United Nations Secretary-General, as well as over 60 Member States and other speakers.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council on the Middle East UN Secretary-General 18 Apr 2024
- UN launches 2.8-bln-dollar flash appeal for Palestine People's Daily 18 Apr 2024 -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) on Wednesday launched a flash appeal worth 2.822 billion U.S. dollars for the occupied Palestinian territory.
- Palestinians across Gaza face 'man-made famine': UNRWA Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- The United Nations Relief Works and Agency (UNRWA) has warned that the grip of a "man-made" famine is tightening its grip across the war-torn Gaza Strip, as Israel has severely blockaded the Palestinian territory plunging it into a humanitarian crisis.
- April 18 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Air Drop into Gaza CENTCOM 18 Apr 2024 -- U.S. Central Command conducted an air drop of humanitarian assistance into Northern Gaza on April 18, 2024, at 1:09 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.
- Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 18 Apr 2024
- US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- The United States has predictably cast its veto against a bid by the Palestinian Authority (PA) for Palestine to be recognized as a full member of the United Nations.
- IRGC Quds Force commander condoles with Haniyeh IRNA 18 Apr 2024 -- Commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Ismail Qa'ani has extended his condolences to the Hamas political bureau chief over the martyrdom of several family members and relatives in Israeli attacks.
- Palestine's application for full membership of the United Nations Federal Council - Swiss Government 18 Apr 2024 -- Palestine's application for full UN membership will not be submitted to the UN General Assembly due to the veto by the United States on 18 April in the UN Security Council. Switzerland abstained from the vote. After assessing the situation and consulting with the chairs of the parliamentary foreign affairs committees, the Federal Council concluded that granting Palestine full UN membership at this time would not be conducive to easing the situation and peace efforts in the Middle East. Switzerland remains committed to the two-state solution.
- Following 'destructive' statements, Qatar says reassessing role as mediator in Gaza truce talks Press TV 18 Apr 2024 -- Qatar's prime minister has said Doha is reassessing its role as a mediator in negotiations between the Palestinian resistance group Hamas and the Israeli regime aimed at bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza.
- Chinese official criticizes US for its UN votes on Gaza cease-fire VOA 18 Apr 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized the United States on Thursday for its votes on previous United Nations resolutions for a Gaza cease-fire, following talks in Jakarta with his Indonesian counterpart, Retno Marsudi.
- China expresses support for Palestine's full UN membership ahead of Security Council vote Global Times 18 Apr 2024 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and also expressed China's support for Palestine over the upcoming UN Security Council (UNSC) vote on its full UN membership, which is likely to be blocked by Israeli ally the US.
- Russia calls on UNSC to impose sanctions on Israel IRNA 18 Apr 2024 -- Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council Vassily Nebenzia has said that the Council must urgently consider imposing sanctions on Israel for its non-compliance to the Gaza ceasefire resolution in Ramadan.
- There is a devastating and growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza - Gazans need more aid, and they need it now: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Apr 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
- Palestinian presidency condemns U.S. envoy's comments on full UN membership for Palestine People's Daily 18 Apr 2024 -- The Palestinian presidency on Wednesday condemned the remarks by U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Linda Thomas-Greenfield over full UN membership for Palestine.
- Palestinian official rejects change in Al-Aqsa status quo People's Daily 18 Apr 2024 -- Adnan Al-Husseini, a member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization and head of the Jerusalem Affairs Department, rejected on Wednesday the plan to change the current status quo in the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the eastern part of Jerusalem.
- Palestinian resistance movement launches missile attack on southern occupied Palestine IRNA 18 Apr 2024 -- Quds Brigades (Saraya Al-Quds), the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, announced on Thursday night that it has targeted Ashkelon, Sderot and some Zionist towns adjacent to the Gaza Strip with rocket attacks in response to the killing of Palestinian civilians.
- Israeli airstrikes kill Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon VOA 18 Apr 2024 -- Israel's military said Thursday it conducted airstrikes throughout the Gaza Strip targeting Hamas fighters and infrastructure along with aerial strikes that killed two Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah says targets Israeli base to support Gazans IRNA 18 Apr 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah has announced it carried out a missile attack on a gathering of Israeli forces in the al Malikiyah military base to support the Palestinian resistance and the people in Gaza.
- Missile attack on Israeli bases in northern occupied Palestine: Media sources IRNA 18 Apr 2024 -- The news sources reported early on Thursday that the Israeli regime's bases in northern occupied Palestine were attacked by missiles.
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