US criticises Israel over 'unnecessary escalation' after strikes on Syrian airbase
Israel said it had attacked the base because Syria had been close to breaching an agreed-upon “status quo in security matters” by allowing Turkish troops to deploy there.
World
euronews.com
19.08.2026
Netanyahu: The International Criminal Court is a puppet tribunal that undermines the principles of justice
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the US imposition of sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
NSW judge says anti-Israel graffiti case went ‘haywire’ when vandalism was labelled antisemitic
Mohommed Farhat spray-painted slogans and torched a car in Woollahra. He pleaded guilty but supreme court judge says case appears to be a ‘miscarriage of justice’
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Palestinian-American raises U.S. flag over besieged West Bank home
A Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home besieged by Israeli settlers, as the United States renewed criticism of the siege that has generated condemnation around the world.
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Middle East live: Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
Turkey rejected on Wednesday Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, which was hit in a strike that the United States blamed on Israel. blog for the
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Israeli settler confronts Palestinian American at his besieged West Bank home
Settlers began besieging the homes in Qusra more than a week ago, part of what rights groups say is a wider effort by settlers to seize more land from Palestinians.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, drawing Turkish condemnation
Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, called the strikes an "unnecessary escalation."
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Pro-Israel moderate survives primary challenge by socialist insurgent
DSA-backed Oliver Larkin lost to Rep. Jared Moskowitz in the Democratic Party primary in Florida's 25th District, a key congressional swing seat.
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Jared Moskowitz, Centrist Democrat From Florida, Beats Back Challenge From Left
Mr. Moskowitz, one of the most vocal Democratic supporters of Israel in the House, will compete in a highly competitive general election in the fall.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
Israeli strike reported to kill at least six in Gaza City
The strike comes as efforts to push an agreement aimed at ending hostilities remain stalled.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
"Sabah" head coach Valdas Dambrauskas: "We are looking forward to the game with Hapoel"
"Sabah" team is looking forward to the match with Israel's "Hapoel" team (Beer-Sheva) in the play-off stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Israeli strike on Gaza City cafe kills six, including child
An Israeli strike hit a cafe in the port area west of Gaza City, killing six Palestinians, including a child.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino
IFA points to ‘unprecedented crisis of confidence’Premier League chief says Infantino ‘hit self-destruct’Gianni Infantino’s decision to sack his chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, after the French
Sport
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
US to levy sanctions against the president and a prosecutor of international criminal court
Marco Rubio announced measures against Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seye, who was investigating Israel’s war crimes in GazaThe US will sanction the president of the international criminal court (ICC) an
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Israeli strikes on Syrian air base criticised by US and Turkey
Bombing of military site is ‘an unnecessary escalation’ and underlines regional tensions over Damascus regime
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
The Israeli army conducted an operation against Hamas leaders in Gaza
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Palestinian living in caves older than Israel
Farhan al Rashaydeh lives in a cave in the occupied West Bank with his family.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
“I fear for my family’s lives” says Loui Ridi as settlers besiege home
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi expressed distress over how Israeli settlers have roamed around Qusra unchallenged.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions League
Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump’s Syria envoy calls Israeli air strikes on base ‘unnecessary escalation’
The top U.S. envoy to Syria on Tuesday accused Israel of striking an airbase in the country, less than a day after White House envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fo
Politics
politico.com
18.08.2026