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Montevideo, July 21st 2025 - 19:54 UTC

Tag: Israel

  • Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 10:45 UTC

    Ceasefire agreed upon between Iran and Israel

    Both countries reported post-ceasefire hostilities and remain alert

    Iran and Israel agreed Tuesday to a US-brokered ceasefire, following nearly two weeks of escalating tit-for-tat strikes.

  • Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 09:24 UTC

    Argentina begins evacuating nationals stranded in Israel

    Operations are getting back to normal at Ben Gurion Airport

    The Argentine government launched a repatriation operation to evacuate around 450 nationals of the South American country stranded in Israel amid the conflict with Iran, which has nevertheless been reported to have ended, at least for now.

  • Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:30 UTC

    No ceasefire between Iran and Israel despite Trump's announcement

    In principle, Tel Aviv agreed with Trump, but Iran kept firing missiles, killing at least four people

    Even after US President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran had fully agreed to implement the ceasefire, Tehran fired a barrage of missiles, killing at least four people, and insisted there was no arrangement whatsoever. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi added that his country would halt its response if Israel ceased aggression by 4 am Tehran time.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:40 UTC

    Paraguayan gov't backs Israel and US but draws domestic criticism

    The gesture was perceived by many as unnecessary, inopportune, and out of context

    Unlike all of its neighbors except Argentina, Paraguay reaffirmed its support for Israel and its right to self-defense in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • Saturday, June 21st 2025 - 10:41 UTC

    Brazil anticipating evacuation from Israel

    The Brazilian Air Force said it was ready and waiting for the green light

    Brazil's diplomatic mission in Israel is beginning to record nationals of the South American country who might sign up for an evacuation flight once Tel Aviv authorizes such an operation amid the escalating war with Iran, it was reported Friday. The Brazilian Air Force has been reported to be ready and expecting the green light.

  • Wednesday, June 18th 2025 - 10:33 UTC

    Latin American countries evacuate diplomatic missions in Tehran

    Some 40 Argentines chose to stay in Iran despite advise from the South American country's diplomatic mission's advise against it

    Most Latin American countries have evacuated their diplomatic missions in Tehran as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates to unprecedented levels, with some Western analysts even fearing possible use of nuclear weaponry.

  • Tuesday, June 17th 2025 - 09:14 UTC

    Trump cuts G7 Summit short due to Middle East war

    There's “big stuff” going on, Trump explained

    US President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit in Kananaskis (Alberta), Canada, to return to Washington, DC, to address the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. “I have to be back early for obvious reasons. They understand. This is big stuff,” Trump explained after dinner.

  • Tuesday, June 17th 2025 - 08:53 UTC

    Israel's Ambassador to Uruguay discusses Iran with Montevideo press

    Hershkovitz insisted Iran was already operating in Latin America

    Israeli Ambassador to Montevideo Michal Hershkovitz discussed her country's conflict with Iran and insisted that the ongoing military operation sought to counter Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, which she claims threaten Israel's existence.

  • Monday, June 16th 2025 - 10:47 UTC

    Brazilians march in support of Palestinian victims

    There were other marches in most of Brazil's big cities

    Thousands of Brazilians marched Sunday through the streets of São Paulo in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, protesting against Israel's military actions, as part of the “Global March to Gaza,” supported by social movements, unions, and left-wing politicians. They called for a ceasefire and urged the Brazilian government to sever trade ties with Israel.

  • Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 10:20 UTC

    Iran hits Tel Aviv with ballistic missiles

    “We will not allow them to escape safely from this great crime they committed,” Khamenei said

    Following Israel's bombing in the wee hours of Friday which damaged strategic military facilities and equipment in addition to killing top rank officers and over 70 people in total, Iran retaliated early Saturday with a barrage of ballistic missiles hitting Tel Aviv, leading to at least two casualties and dozens of people injured.

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