Rockets fall inside Iraq’s Taji camp

Author: Published: August 16, 2020

The base is just north of Baghdad.

By REUTERS

AUGUST 15, 2020 23:44
Iraqi army members participate in a live ammunition training exercise with coalition forces trainers at Taji base in August 2017 (photo credit: REUTERS)
Iraqi army members participate in a live ammunition training exercise with coalition forces trainers at Taji base in August 2017
(photo credit: REUTERS)
Two Katyusha rockets fell in Iraq‘s Taji base north of Baghdad that hosts US-led coalition troops, with no casualties being reported, the coalition spokesman and state news agency said on Saturday.

“On Aug 15, appx 9:15 p.m., two small rockets landed near Taji base. No coalition troops near impact,” spokesman for the US-led coalition, Col. Myles B. Caggins III, said on Twitter.

This is a developing story

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/two-rockets-fall-inside-iraqs-taji-camp-no-casualties-reported-638776

IDF strikes Gaza in response to incendiary balloons

Author: Published: August 16, 2020
The IDF struck targets belonging to the terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip on Saturday night.
The attacks come in response to incendiary balloons sent from Gaza and landing in Israel, that have caused at least 18 fires to break out on Saturday alone.

Report: Bahrain aiming to be next country to sign deal with Israel

Author: Published: August 15, 2020

Bahrain congratulates UAE on peace agreement with Israel, aims to be next to sign deal, report says.

 Tags: Bahrain peace agreement

Arutz Sheva Staff , 15/08/20 21:14

 

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attends the Arab Summit in Mecca

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attends the Arab Summit in Mecca

Reuters

Mossad chief Yossi Cohen spoke with Bahrain’s prime minister ahead of the establishment and normalization of relations between Israel and Bahrain, News 12‘s “Weekend News” reported Saturday night.

At the same time, Bahrain sent a series of signals over the weekend that it aims to be the next country to sign an agreement with Israel.

According to the report, the matter has been discussed for some time, but Bahrain is now pushing for it to happen sooner rather than later.

Also on Saturday, it was reported that Bahrain’s Prime MInister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has left on a private journey.

On Saturday evening Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa spoke on the phone with United Arab Emirates crown prince, congratulating him on the country’s agreement with Israel.

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