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Bahrain’s Defense Force announced that its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 86 missiles and 148 drones since the start of Iranian attacks targeting the kingdom.According to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), authorities urged residents to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary and to exercise maximum caution for their safety. Citizens were also advised to avoid damaged areas and any suspicious objects.Officials called on the public not to film military operations or debris sites and to refrain from spreading rumors, stressing the importance of relying on official sources and government media for updates and safety instructions.The Defense Force said the use of ballistic missiles and drones against civilian sites and private property constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, warning that such attacks pose a direct threat to regional peace and security. Source link
Multiple casualties, widespread destruction as Israel strike towns South, East of Lebanon
Israeli warplanes launched a series of intense airstrikes at Saturday dawn targeting several towns in southern and eastern Lebanon, resulting in deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction of homes and property. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the targeted areas.The Lebanese health ministry announced that the death toll from the Israeli airstrikes and clashes in the town of Nabi Sheet in the Baalbek district of the Bekaa Valley has risen to 26, in addition to massive destruction in the town’s neighborhoods, squares, and streets.Also in the Baalbek district, Lebenese news agency reported, Israeli warplanes targeted a house in the Daher al-Sawan area of the town of Shamshtar at dawn today. A displaced family from the city of Baalbek had taken refuge in the house. The attack completely destroyed the building and killed all members of the family: the father, mother, and their four children.In the south, Israeli warplanes committed a massacre in the town of Jebchit. An airstrike at dawn today targeted a house, killing six people, including four members of the same family, after completely destroying the building.Later that morning, Israeli warplanes launched a second, more intense attack targeting the town square. This caused widespread destruction, drastically altering the landscape. Dozens of shops, restaurants, and butcher shops were destroyed, along with the municipality building, several apartments, and a number of cars.Israeli aircraft also carried out two airstrikes on the towns of Shahour and Tayr Dibba in the Tyre district. No further information is yet available regarding the extent of the damage or casualties.Rescue and civil defense teams are continuing their operations in the targeted areas to remove rubble and transport the wounded. The death toll is expected to rise as the search continues. Source link
Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday the extension of the country's airspace closure for all arriving, departing and transit flights for an additional 72 hours starting from noon.In a statement, the authority said the decision was taken following an ongoing assessment of the security situation and regional developments, noting that the measure will be reviewed as conditions evolve.The closure is part of precautionary steps adopted by Iraqi authorities amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Source link
Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that two drones were intercepted and destroyed, one of them in the Empty Quarter and the other in east of Riyadh.Saudi Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that one drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Empty Quarter, while the other was intercepted and destroyed in east of Riyadh. Source link
Saudi Defense Ministry: Two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base intercepted and destroyed
Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed.Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed. Source link
Three people were injured after Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Saturday.According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Israeli aircraft struck the outskirts of Zibqin, Dhayra and Yarine in southern Lebanon.A separate strike targeting a building in Burj Rahal left three people with moderate injuries, who were transferred to hospitals in Tyre.Israeli jets also launched raids on the towns of Shhour and Tayr Debba in the south.Earlier at dawn, at least 26 people, including three Lebanese army soldiers, were killed in a wave of Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon.Emergency and civil defense teams continue search and rescue operations amid fears the death toll may rise. Source link
The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 72,123 martyrs in addition to 171,805 wounded since October 7, 2023.The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip stated in a statement today that hospitals in the Strip received three martyrs whose bodies were recovered in the past 24 hours, in addition to the wounded. A number of victims remain under the rubble and in the streets, as ambulance and civil defense teams have been unable to reach them so far.The statement added that the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire last October has risen to 640, while the total number of injuries has reached 1,707, and the bodies of 753 martyrs have been recovered from under the rubble. Source link
Saudi Crown Prince discusses regional escalation with leaders of Cyprus, UK, and Turkiye
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, held phone conversations with President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides; Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Keir Starmer; and President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Discussions during the calls, dealt with the developments in the region and the implications of military escalation on regional and international security.According to the Saudi Press Agency, the leaders affirmed their countries’ support for Saudi Arabia in the face of Iranian attacks targeting its territory, and their backing of all efforts aimed at preserving the Kingdom’s sovereignty, stability, and territorial integrity, while rejecting any actions that could undermine regional security and stability. Source link
The Government of Dubai Media Office announced on Saturday that the competent authorities in the emirate dealt with a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris caused by the successful interception of an aerial threat by UAE’s air defence systems, with no injuries reported.In a statement, the Office categorically denied reports circulating online that suggested incidents at Dubai International Airport. Related Story Source link
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