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RAF shoots down Iranian drones over Middle Eastern countries to protect British allies, interests

Additionally, Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted an Iranian cruise missile launched towards the Gulf state on Sunday morning.

Birds scatter as a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet comes in to land at RAF Coningsby after a sortie on February 19, 2026.
Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026.

IRGC claims to have attacked Dubai Oracle data center, US fighter jets at Jordan's Al Azraq base

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrates the passing of the Death Penalty for Terrorists bill in the Knesset, March 30, 2026

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law

Royal Jordianian honor guards march in Amman, in February. For Jordan, the ‘peace through strength’ paradigm is not a promise of stability, but a source of deep anxiety, the writer says.

Israel’s military victories spark anxiety in Jordan despite security cooperation - opinion


Two British Labour MPs denied entry to Israel, escorted to Jordan

Israel barred UK Labour MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher from entering on “public order” grounds as they traveled to visit the West Bank.

British MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher, who were denied entry into Israel.

Syria, US, Jordan back pact to stabilize Sweida, launching transitional phase

Damascus said the agreement includes an understanding with Washington to seek security arrangements with Israel regarding southern Syria.

 Members of Syrian security forces ride on a back of a truck after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.

On the ground with IDF soldiers at Israel's border with Syria and Jordan - exclusive

Reporters Notebook: IDF intelligence collection unit 595 makes dangerous, aggressive operations in Syria look routine.

IDF soldier operating on Israel's border with Syria, September 9, 2025.

Sweida security shake-up highlights Syria’s struggle with Druze autonomy - analysis

Syria reassigns top security commanders in Sweida, aiming to calm Druze tensions as secession fears grow.

Tribal and bedouin fighters deploy in the western neighbourhood of southern Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, amid clashes with Druze gunmen on July 19, 2025.

Israeli strikes in Syria continue into third day, sparking regional condemnations - analysis

The Kingdom of Jordan said that it had condemned, “in the strongest terms, the repeated Israeli violations and its infiltration into Syrian territory."

 Smoke rises after strikes on Syria's defense ministry in Damascus, according to Al Jazeera TV, in Damascus, Syria July 16, 2025.

German development minister to visit Israel, Palestinian territories

Reem Alabali Radovan has previously called for Germany to suspend the sales of weapons that could be used in Gaza to Israel, and condemned Hamas terrorism, demanding the release of all hostages.

Germany's development and foreign aid minister, Reem Alabali Radovan, pictured at the coalition signing agreement at the German Bundestag, May 5, 2025.

Netanyahu calls to accelerate Gaza ops., State Dept. fires press officer over Gaza policy disputes

Dermer meets Qataris in France • Four IDF soldiers injured by hand grenade explosion in southern Syria • Ultra-Orthodox Jews block central Israel highways, protest outside military prison

 An illustration US President Donald Trump and the Gaza Strip

IDF intensifies attacks in Gaza, moves forward with Gaza City op.

Meeting on Gaza City occupation plan ends, COGAT ready to evacuate population • Car explosion leaves one injured in Ashkelon • Netanyahu argues Macron fueling French Jew-hatred

 Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Gaza May 2, 2023.

Jordan to reinstate military draft amid tensions with Israel

Questions over the timing of the directive to reintroduce conscription were posed in a Sunday report by Israel's public broadcaster KAN News.

Jordanian troops ride their military vehicles during a parade at a ceremony to celebrate the country's 74th Independence Day within a limited number of activities amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Amman, Jordan May 25, 2020; illustrative.

Israel unveils new corridor, aid zone ahead of Gaza City invasion

Israel unveils new humanitarian corridors in Gaza as over 1,700 aid packages are airdropped without Israeli inspection, prompting scrutiny ahead of the planned Gaza city invasion.

An aerial view from a Jordanian military aircraft shows the Gaza Strip, before humanitarian aid is airdropped over it, in Gaza, August 17, 2025.