Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
LIVE: Israel Says It Is Ready To Attack Iran For A 'Third Time' If Necessary | Al Arabiya English...
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 28, 2026
Baghaei: We demand timetable for Zionist entity's withdrawal from Lebanese territory
Baghaei: We demand timetable for Zionist entity's withdrawal from Lebanese territory
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Interior Minister: sabotage acts will not affect determination to safeguard stability
Damascus, July 7 (SANA) Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab said on Tuesday that French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus marks a historic milestone in Syria’s path toward greater openness and international cooperation. It sends a clear message that Syria is moving forward into a new phase. “We are working with determination and resolve to []
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 26, 2026
Lebanon-Israel talks extended: Fifth round of US-mediated discussions underway
Talks between Lebanon and Israel, mediated by the United States, have been extended in Washington as negotiations continue over a potential framework agreement. The discussions, which have been ongoing for months, aim to end Israel’s war on Lebanon that has killed more than 4,000 people. Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo joins live from the State Department in Washington. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: 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.io/AJEMobile #LebanonIsraelTalks #Lebanon #Israel #WashingtonTalks #MiddleEastDiplomacy #CeasefireTalks #LebanonConflict #AlJazeeraEnglish #BreakingNews
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Israel sedia sambung perang Iran
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Middle East Eye
· Jun 23, 2026
Aoun rejects 'foreign interference,' calls for 'full restoration' of sovereignty
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Haaretz
· Jul 6, 2026
Iran is smartly using the Palestinians, and only Israel can stop it
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Related coverage for "LIVE: Israel Says It Is Ready To Attack Iran For A 'Third Time' If Necessary | Al Arabiya English...": Yemen News Agency - SABA — Baghaei: We demand timetable for Zionist entity's withdrawal from Lebanese territory. Syrian Arab News Agency — Interior Minister: sabotage acts will not affect determination to safeguard stability. Al Jazeera English — Lebanon-Israel talks extended: Fifth round of US-mediated discussions underway. Utusan Malaysia — Israel sedia sambung perang Iran. Middle East Eye — Aoun rejects 'foreign interference,' calls for 'full restoration' of sovereignty. Haaretz — Iran is smartly using the Palestinians, and only Israel can stop it