JERUSALEM/SANAA -- The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards Israeli territory on Friday evening.
Israel's national emergency service, Magen David Adom, said in a statement that there were no reports of hits or casualties. (Israel-Yemen-Missile Interception)
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RAMALLAH -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Friday that the Palestinian leadership wants a demilitarized Palestinian state, including the Gaza Strip.
His remarks came during a meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the presidential headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. (West Bank-Palestine-Military)
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TEHRAN -- Iran plans to establish a "defense council" as part of the country's new governance arrangement, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Friday.
The new council, "the structure of which will soon be finalized," will be tasked with carrying out strategic missions concerning Iran's defense policies, Fars quoted unidentified informed sources as saying. (Iran-Defense Council-Establishment)
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DOHA -- Qatar has announced the launch of the second phase of its electricity supply initiative to Syria, starting on Saturday, according to a statement by the Qatar Fund for Development.
The second phase will provide 800 megawatts of electricity for a full year, with supplies routed through Azerbaijan and Türkiye, the statement said on Thursday. (Qatar-Syria-Power Support) ■
