Officials said they were still assessing “extensive damage” at a major hospital in southern Israel after it was struck by an Iranian missile early Thursday.
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Israeli president calls on the world to help destroy Iran nuclear sites
Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke with NPR in his official residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday, as President Trump was still weighing whether to intervene.
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The U.S. could use ‘bunker buster’ bombs in Iran. Here’s what to know about them
Iran’s most fortified nuclear facility, called Fordow, is buried deep inside a mountain. Only the U.S. has the 30,000-pound bombs — often referred to as “bunker busters” — capable of reaching it.
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Pro-Trump media figures split over the U.S. role in the Israel-Iran conflict
Many of President Trump’s nominal media allies are breaking with him over his backing of Israel, arguing it will lead to a wider war.
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As Israel turns its focus to Iran, the death toll mounts in Gaza — and hunger deepens
Palestinians say Israeli forces killed scores of people trying to reach food aid in Khan Younis on Tuesday in the deadliest attack of recent weeks on hungry crowds attempting to get food in Gaza.
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Israel hits more Iranian military targets, Iran retaliates on fourth day of conflict
Trump said Sunday he remained optimistic about Israel and Iran reaching a deal, but added “sometimes they have to fight it out.”
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G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis
Also looming over the meeting are President Trump’s inflammatory threats to make Canada the 51st state and take over Greenland.
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Israel says it killed 9 Iranian nuclear scientists, and braces for attacks from Iran
Israel’s military says the nine nuclear scientists killed played spent decades working on Iran’s nuclear program.
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Israel strikes Iran and braces for retaliation
Israel launched an airstrike on Iran overnight. Blasts were heard in the capital Tehran around 3am local time. Israel’s defense ministry warned it expects missile and drone retaliation.
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Israel says it has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage in Gaza
Israel said it had retrieved the body of Nattapong Pinta, who was abducted during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that sparked the war. He had come to Israel to work in agriculture.
