Israel and iran news today
Here are some recent news updates on Israel and Iran:
Israel:
- Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has announced that he will be visiting the United States next week to meet with President Joe Biden and discuss issues such as Iran's nuclear program and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Source: Reuters)
- The Israeli military has launched a series of airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, in response to rocket attacks from the territory. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Israel has approved the construction of over 1,000 new homes in the West Bank, despite international criticism of its settlement expansion policies. (Source: Haaretz)
Iran:
- Iran has announced that it will begin enriching uranium to 20% purity, a level that is higher than the 3.67% allowed under the 2015 nuclear deal. (Source: BBC)
- The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran's oil industry, in an effort to increase pressure on the country to return to compliance with the nuclear deal. (Source: CNN)
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused the United States of "lying" about its intentions in the region, and warned that Iran will not be intimidated by US sanctions. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Israel-Iran relations:
- Israel has accused Iran of being behind a recent attack on an Israeli-owned oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, and has vowed to take action against Iran's "aggressive" behavior. (Source: The Times of Israel)
- Iran has denied any involvement in the attack, and has accused Israel of trying to provoke a conflict in the region. (Source: Fars News Agency)
- The Israeli military has announced that it is increasing its presence in the region, in response to the growing threat from Iran. (Source: Ynet News)
Other developments:
- The United States and Israel have signed a new agreement to increase cooperation on cybersecurity and defense issues. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- The European Union has announced that it will provide an additional €10 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority, in an effort to support the Palestinian economy. (Source: Ma'an News Agency)
Please note that the news landscape is constantly evolving, and these updates may not reflect the most recent developments.