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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1628, Robert Shirley, English soldier and diplomat (born 1581) passed away. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1960, Robert Abraham, American football player was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. In 1993, Dan Bentley, English footballer was born. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. In 2013, Marc Simont, French-American author and illustrator (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Despite restricting Israeli defense firms, Macron flew to Syria on jet equipped with Elbit system
France has restricted Israeli defense firms, yet Macron’s jet relied on Elbit’s DIRCM system as he became the first Western leader to meet Syria’s new president and discuss regional tensions.
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Intel Slava
· Jun 27, 2026
[Photo] 🇮🇱❌🇱🇧 — An Israeli airstrike carried out by a fighter jet just targeted Nabatieh al-F [...]
— An Israeli airstrike carried out by a fighter jet just targeted Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 1, 2026
Israeli Patrol Enters "Valley Company" in Southern Syria
Israeli Patrol Enters "Valley Company" in Southern Syria
JFeed
· Jun 29, 2026
IDF Kills Terror Commando Cell Moving From Syria Toward Golan Heights in Pre-Dawn Airstrike
A terror commando unit was en route to carry out major attacks inside Israel when IDF special forces and an IAF airstrike eliminated the cell near the Syrian border.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 13, 2026
Yemeni military targets Sanaa airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing, defence ministry says
July 13 (Reuters) - Yemen's defence ministry said on Monday that its armed forces had targeted the runway at Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.Yemen's capital Sanaa is under the control of the Iran-aligned Houthi group, while the internationally recognised government, which has the backing of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, operates out of Aden in southern Yemen. (Reporting by Tala RamadanEditing by Gareth Jones)
Foreign Policy
· Jun 30, 2026
Israel Has a Hezbollah Drone Problem
“We don’t have a solution,” an Israeli military official said.
Nepal News
· Jun 29, 2026
हिजबुल्लाहको आरोप- इजरायलले युद्धविराम सम्झौता उल्लंघन गर्यो
बेरुत। हिजबुल्लाहले इजरायलले युद्धविराम सम्झौताको बारम्बार उल्लङ्घन गरेको आरोप लगाउँदै त्यस्ता गतिविधिमाथि निरन्तर निगरानी भइरहेको र लेबनान तथा आफ्ना नागरिकको रक्षा गर्ने अधिकार सुरक्षित रहेको जनाएको छ। सोमबार जारी विज्ञप्तिमा हिजबुल्लाहले दक्षिणी लेबनानको नाबाटीह र मेफादुन क्षेत्रमा रहेका आवासीय भवनमा इजरायली हवाई आक्रमण भएको तथा फ्रोन गाउँमा ड्रोन आक्रमण गरिएको दाबी गरेको छ। विज्ञप्तिअनुसार इजरायली सेनाले []
All Israel News
· Jul 6, 2026
IDF chief: Lebanese army ‘needs to fulfill commitments’; Israel prepares handover of south Lebanon pilot zones
IDF chief: Lebanese army ‘needs to fulfill commitments’; Israel prepares handover of south Lebanon pilot zones
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 28, 2026
Breaking | Lebanese sources: Israeli warplanes launch airstrikes on Mayfadoun and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in south Lebanon.
Breaking | Lebanese sources: Israeli warplanes launch airstrikes on Mayfadoun and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in south Lebanon.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 25, 2026
Netanyahu: ‘We will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza as long as required’ | AJ #shorts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will maintain a presence in southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for “as long as required” at a graduation for combat officers in southern Israel. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Israeli occupation forces advance into areas of Quneitra in southwestern Syria
Quneitra, June 23 (SANA) Israeli occupation forces advanced on Tuesday into Tel Abu Qubais and the village of Ein Zivan in the Quneitra countryside of southwestern Syria. SANA’s reporter in Quneitra said that several Israeli soldiers, accompanied by two tanks, entered Tel Abu Qubais during the incursion. He added that a separate Israeli force consisting []
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Israeli tanks enter southern Syria's Quneitra as forces detain, release local man
Israeli military moves into Tel Abu Qubais area amid near-daily incursion in southern Syria
Haaretz
· Jun 29, 2026
IDF says troops came under fire in southern Syria amid reports of expanding Israeli military presence
The IDF has established nine military positions inside Syrian territory, according to SANA. Syrian reports have accused Israel of entrenching a deeper, more permanent presence in Syria, while the IDF says it is preventing hostile groups from mobilizing near the Israeli border
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
Iraqi Forces Launch Three Airstrikes on ISIS Positions in Northern Iraq
Baghdad, July 05 (QNA) - An Iraqi fighter jet carried out three airstrikes on Saturday targeting ISIS positions along the border area between the provinces of Kirkuk and Erbil in northern Iraq.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says
French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.
Ariana News
· Jul 13, 2026
Yemeni military says it targeted Sanaa Airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing
Yemen’s defense ministry says that its armed forces targeted the runway at Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. Yemen’s capital Sanaa is under the control of the Iran-aligned Houthi group, while the internationally recognized government, which has the backing of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, operates out of Aden in [] The post Yemeni military says it targeted Sanaa Airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
BERNAMA
· Jul 8, 2026
World : Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Ahead Of New Round Of Talks
BEIRUT/ISTANBUL, July 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, in the latest violation of a ceasefire agreement ahead of a new round of talks between Tel Aviv and Beirut in Rome, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing Lebanon news agency.
Hananya Naftali
· Jun 29, 2026
[Photo] Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: "I instructed the IDF to prepare for Operat [...]
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Arutz Sheva
· Jun 28, 2026
Lebanon: Hezbollah terrorists armed with RPG launchers eliminated
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AzerNews
· Jul 5, 2026
Macron to visit Syria with business delegation
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India TV News
· Jul 3, 2026
Did Israel try to sabotage US-Iran peace talks? Report claims fighter jets intended to kill Araghchi, Ghalibaf
Israeli fighter jets reportedly entered Iranian airspace while Tehran's top negotiators were engaged in talks with the United States, raising fears in Washington that Israel could assassinate two senior Iranian officials involved in the diplomatic process, according to a report by The New York Times.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 21, 2026
Israel: No limits on troops confronting threats in Lebanon
Israel’s defence minister said Sunday that Israeli forces have full authorisation to respond to any danger they encounter inside Lebanon, emphasising that the military will remain within the designated security zone established across the border. “There has never been, and there is still no restriction on IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon to eliminate threats As [] The post Israel: No limits on troops confronting threats in Lebanon appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Al Bawaba
· Jun 30, 2026
Lost During Withdrawal: Classified Israeli army phone falls into Syrian hands
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Latestly.com
· Jun 30, 2026
Why Israel Scrambled Fighter Jets Toward a Passenger Plane Mid-Flight
Israel scrambled fighter jets after an Israel-bound passenger plane transmitted the international hijack emergency code (7500) while flying from Warsaw to Tel Aviv. The alert was later cancelled, and authorities said communication with the aircraft was restored. Bulgaria also deployed a MiG-29 to escort the plane. Officials are investigating whether the distress signal was activated accidentally.
Iran Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Yemeni army says struck Sanaa airport to prevent Iranian plane carrying Houthi delegation from landing
ADEN, Yemen, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Yemeni Armed Forces said Monday that it had struck Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian passenger plane carrying a senior Houthi delegation from landing in the Houthi-held capital.The Houthi delegation was returning from Tehran after attending the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The plane later landed at Hodeidah International Airpo
Vanguard News
· Jul 9, 2026
US to guide Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon zones – Officials
The United States will oversee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from pilot zones in the south, with the first to get underway within days, Lebanese and US officials said Thursday. The post US to guide Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon zones – Officials appeared first on Vanguard News.
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 24, 2026
Israel, Lebanon Discuss Pilot Plan for Israeli Withdrawal From Parts of South Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon are discussing a U.S.-backed pilot project that would see Israeli forces withdraw from selected areas in southern Lebanon and transfer control to the Lebanese Army, Reuters reported
The Cradle
· Jun 28, 2026
Israel sold advanced defense systems to Qatar, Saudi Arabia: Report
The Qatari Emir's personal fleet of royal aircraft relies on Israeli-made missile defense systems to protect him
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 3, 2026
Israeli drone strikes vehicle in southern Lebanon, wounding 2
TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – An Israeli drone hit a vehicle in the town of Seddiqine in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.
NDTV
· Jun 29, 2026
New Axis? How Israeli Defence Majors 'Supplied' Advanced Tech To Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Despite no formal ties with Israel, Gulf nations received Israeli-made defence components through US-backed fighter jet programmes, report claims.
World Israel News
· Jul 5, 2026
WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah cell near southern Lebanon buffer zone
The IDF struck a Hezbollah terror cell riding motorcycles near al-Aaqaide in southern Lebanon after ground troops spotted the terrorists posing a threat close to Israel's buffer zone. The post WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah cell near southern Lebanon buffer zone appeared first on World Israel News.
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