Israel
Merz says criticism of Israel in Germany has become pretext for hatred of Jews
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that criticism of Israel was increasingly being used in Germany as a pretext for stoking hatred against Jews.
The Israeli military said it "most likely" intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early on Wednesday, following alarms that sounded in several areas in Israel.
The Iran-backed Houthi movement, an armed group that has taken control of the most populous parts of Yemen, have been launching missiles and drones at Israel in solidarity with Palestinians © Mena Today
The Israeli military said it "most likely" intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early on Wednesday, following alarms that sounded in several areas in Israel.
Israel's national ambulance service Magen David Adom (MDA) said that no calls have been received regarding rocket impacts or casualties.
The Iran-backed Houthi movement, an armed group that has taken control of the most populous parts of Yemen, have been launching missiles and drones at Israel in solidarity with Palestinians over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
Reporting by Enas Alashray
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that criticism of Israel was increasingly being used in Germany as a pretext for stoking hatred against Jews.
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Wednesday that ongoing negotiations with Israel to reach a security pact could lead to results "in the coming days."
In a move hailed as “historic” by Israeli officials, Fiji officially inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming one of the very few nations to establish a diplomatic mission in the contested city.
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