Jordan says its air force joined US strikes on Islamic State in Syria
Jordan confirmed that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria.
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Germany to increase Arrow 3 interceptor and launcher deal with Israel
Germany will sign an expansion of its Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers deal with Israel by $3.1 billion Thursday, the Israeli Defense Ministry says.
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire deal
Officials said CENTCOM is going to establish a coordination center in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid, AP reported.
Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of peace plan, Trump says
President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages.
Missile and space division leads IAI’s revenue in 2025
The Israeli company said it has yet to see a business impact of European nations souring on the Netanyahu government over the war in Gaza.
Trump signs executive order vowing to defend Qatar
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.
US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”
Missile attack on cargo ship off Yemen wounds 2 and sends crew fleeing
It was the most serious attack in the Gulf of Aden, some distance from the Red Sea where the Iranian-backed Houthis sank two vessels in July.
Trump and Netanyahu say they’ve agreed on a plan to end Gaza war
Trump and Netanyahu say they’ve agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it’s unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.
Rare Turkey-Egypt naval drill may signal end of ‘bad old days’
The countries had regularly held joint military exercises until 2012, when political relations deteriorated after the overthrow of the Egyptian government.
Trump administration plans nearly $6B in arms sales to Israel: Report
It includes a $3.8 billion sale for 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters and a $1.9 billion sale for 3,200 infantry assault vehicles, the AP reported.