Source: Al Arabiya &Agencies
Security & Justice
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets Across Lebanon in Wake of Mortar Attack
Israeli fighter jets launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday night, targeting Hezbollah operatives, rocket launchers, and infrastructure in response to a mortar attack by the group on the Mount Dov area earlier in the day.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Netanyahu Vows Strong Response to Hezbollah’s Mortar Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a strong response following a Hezbollah mortar attack on an Israeli army position in the Mount Dov area, condemning the attack as a serious violation of the ceasefire agreement between the two sides.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Opinion
As Lebanon’s Battlefield Closes, Syria’s Reignites. Why Is Turkey Opening Aleppo Front Now?
Syrian opposition group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and armed factions supported by Turkey launched a surprise offensive in northwestern Syria, making significant advances toward Aleppo - the country’s second-largest city. This development marks the first frontline shift dividing Syria’s “three mini-states” in nearly five years and comes after an Israeli warning to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
What Is Next for Hezbollah in Lebanon?
Lebanon is taking a cautious sigh of relief as the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel stands on shaky ground.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Sports
Liverpool Star Showed True Colours with Message to Real Madrid Ace After Mo Salah Incident
Harvey Elliott once refused an opportunity to meet ex-Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos, out of respect for Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Haaland Faces Possible Prison Time in Switzerland
In an unexpected turn of events, Erling Haaland, the star of Manchester City, could face a day in prison in Switzerland over an unpaid fine of just 60 Swiss francs (approximately 65 dollars).
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Sunday 14 April 2024 02:40:29
Iran Attack on Israel: Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq Close Airspace Amid Retaliatory Attack
Several Middle Eastern countries announced late on Saturday that they were closing their airspace and diverting flights in light of a retaliatory Iranian attack on Israel.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed that a drone and missile attack was underway against Israel in retaliation for a deadly April 1 drone strike on its Damascus consulate.
Israel
Israel’s airport authority said its airspace will be closed from 12:30 a.m. Sunday after the army reported Iran launched drones at Israel directly from its territory.
“By the guidance of the security system, starting at (12:30 am) the airspace of the state of Israel will be closed to international and domestic flights,” the statement said.
Jordan
The Hashemite Kingdom announced temporarily closing its airspace to all incoming, departing and transit aircraft, Al Mamlaka reported, citing aviation authorities saying the situation would be “continuously updated and reviewed according to developments.”
Interference in Jordanian air traffic affected Jordan’s GPS prompting planes in the area to use alternative navigation systems, Haitham Misto, the chairman of Jordan’s Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, said on Al-Mamlaka.
Lebanon
Public Works Minister Ali Hamie said that Lebanon’s airspace will be temporarily closed starting 1 a.m. local time until 7 a.m. as a precautionary measure.
“Therefore, air navigation at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport has been completely closed during this period…provided that this will be updated and reviewed according to developments,” Hamie said in a statement on X.
Iraq
Iraq announced late on Saturday it was closing its airspace and suspending all air traffic after neighboring Iran launched a drone attack on Israel.
“Iraq’s airspace has been closed and air traffic has been halted,” Transport Minister Razzak al-Saadawi told state news agency INA. The Civil Aviation Authority said the closure would last from 11:30 pm (2030 GMT) until 5:30 a.m.
Kuwait
Kuwait Airways said early on Sunday it decided to divert all incoming and outgoing flights away from “areas of tension” given the security situation in the region and concern for the safety of its passengers.
