Israel

Israeli police turned back Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Father Francesco Ielpo as they attempted to enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass. Church authorities described the denial as unprecedented in centuries, citing security concerns amid Iranian missile threats. Officials emphasized the move protected lives during wartime restrictions on Jerusalem's Old City holy sites.

March 29, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Germany, France, Italy and the UK have warned Israel against reinstating the death penalty. The foreign ministers criticize the bill as discriminatory and an inhumane punishment. Israel's parliament will decide on it on Monday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted at the possibility of a ground operation in Iran to help topple the regime, stating that a revolution cannot be done from the air alone. The remarks come after Israel's attack on the South Pars gas field and amid a war entering its third week. Netanyahu also claimed Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles.

March 19, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Three Israeli officials said the US was informed in advance of Israel's attack on the South Pars gas field in Iran, contradicting President Donald Trump's initial statement. The strike, part of a war started on February 28, drove up oil prices. Trump later hinted at coordination with Israel.

The Israeli army ordered the evacuation of the Lebanese city of Tyre and several nearby refugee camps on Tuesday due to intensified operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Hours earlier, the Shiite militia launched its second largest barrage of the war, with dozens of rockets and drones against Israel. No injuries were reported in that attack.

March 17, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Iran's ambassador to Sweden, Hojatollah Faghani, told SVT's Aktuellt that the region could see peace and friendship if US forces leave the area. He defended Iran's counterattacks following US and Israeli strikes and dismissed many war reports as rumors.