Middle East • Page 21 of 250 • The Defense Post

Nov- 2023 -

5 November

Taliban fighters stand guard near the military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan

‘Israeli Spies’ Held in Joint Op With Afghanistan: Iran

Three Iranians who were agents in Israel's spy agency Mossad have been detained in a joint operation with Afghanistan's Taliban.

3 November

A second UK flight carrying equipment that will support humanitarian agencies to deliver lifesaving supplies to Gaza arrived in Egypt today. This will be followed by a number of flights to deliver 30 tonnes of vital equipment such as forklift trucks, belt conveyors and lighting towers, which have been specifically requested by UK partners in the region, including the Egyptian Red Crescent. RAF delivers another large load of essential equipment to Middle East, consignment includes · Generators · Forklift trucks · Pallet trucks, including 2 for rough terrain Fuel store · Conveyor belt loader · Vehicle service kits The equipment will be set up close to the Rafah border crossing increasing the capacity of agencies to manage and deliver significant quantities of aid to those in Gaza. Rafah is currently the only entry point for aid into Gaza. This is the second Royal Air Force humanitarian flight from Brize Norton and follows the delivery of 21 tons of essential supplies, including wound care packs and water filters, which arrived in Egypt last week and was handed over to partner agencies working on the ground in Gaza.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Conducts Egypt Airlift to Deliver Lifesaving Supplies to Gaza

The UK Royal Air Force has conducted an airlift operation to Egypt to support humanitarian agencies in delivering lifesaving supplies to Gaza.

3 November

An Israeli army armored tracked vehicle moves near a stationed artillery howitzer at a position along the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says Troops Encircle Gaza City

Israeli ground troops encircled Hamas stronghold Gaza City, as top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived for a trip focused on minimizing civilian casualties.

3 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Republicans Advance Israel Funding Without Ukraine, Defying Biden

The Republican-led lower chamber of US Congress passed a $14 billion aid package for Israel, defying President Joe Biden's request for more money for Ukraine.

1 November

Staff Writer With AFP

Bolivia Cuts Ties with Israel Over Gaza Strikes, Others Recall Envoys

Bolivia said it was severing diplomatic ties with Israel over its "disproportionate" attacks in Gaza, as two other Latin American countries recalled their ambassadors over the mounting humanitarian crisis.

Oct- 2023 -

31 October

Israeli soldiers move in a convoy at an undisclosed location bordering the Gaza Strip

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Army Says Intercepted ‘Missile’ From Red Sea Region

The Israeli military said its forces intercepted a missile fired from the Red Sea region, as tensions surged across the Middle East.

31 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Rejects Gaza Ceasefire, as Ground Troops Free One Hostage

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically ruled out a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas Monday.

30 October

Staff Writer With AFP

US Forces Attacked 23 Times in Iraq, Syria This Month: Official

American and allied forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked with drones and rockets 23 times this month, a US defense official said.

30 October

Joe Saballa

Jordan Wants US Patriot Systems Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Jordan has asked the US government to deploy Patriot air defense systems in Amman amid rising tensions in the region.

30 October

A picture taken from southern Israel along the border with the Gaza Strip shows Israeli army tanks and buldozers crossing the border into Gaza, on October 29, 2023

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Tanks Enter Gaza City Fringes as Army Ramps up Assault

Israeli tanks advanced into the fringes of Gaza City, witnesses said, as it ramped up its war on Hamas saying it had killed dozens of militants in hundreds of strikes.

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