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For the first time, Israel has publicly admitted to assassinating Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation during an event recognizing Defense Ministry personnel. He also issued a stern warning to the Yemen-based Houthi movement, emphasizing......
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a notable statement on Thursday, urging Israel to withdraw its military forces from what he referred to as the "territory of Syria." Speaking during his annual end-of-year press conference, Putin expressed concern over the continued presence of Israeli......
Israel launched a series of deadly airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and the port city of Hodeida early Thursday, killing at least nine people, just hours after intercepting a missile launched by the Houthi rebels aimed at central Israel. The Israeli strikes have escalated tensions with the Iranian-backed......
The United Nations has issued a stark warning that the conflict in Syria is far from over, despite significant changes in the political and military landscape, including the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. Clashes between Turkish-backed forces and Kurdish fighters in the northern regions highlight......
A recently uncovered mass grave near Syria’s capital, Damascus, is believed to hold the remains of up to 100,000 victims, shedding light on decades of atrocities under the regime of former President Bashar al-Assad and his predecessors. The discovery, located in al-Qutayfah, 40 kilometers north......
In what appears to be his first public statement since the collapse of his regime, Bashar al-Assad has reportedly detailed the final hours leading up to his departure from Damascus to Russia. The statement, published on the Syrian presidency’s Telegram channel, has not been independently verified......
In his first public statement since fleeing Syria, former President Bashar al-Assad has offered a defense of his leadership and denied any premeditated plans to leave the country during the final days of the Syrian conflict. This statement, which was reportedly released through official Syrian government......
As the conflict in Syria intensifies, the United States has issued a strong advisory urging its citizens to leave the country immediately. The situation is rapidly evolving as rebel forces in Syria have successfully overthrown the regime of President Bashar Assad. This swift and decisive victory by opposition......
Sixty patients at a hospital in northern Gaza are facing life-threatening conditions due to severe shortages of food and water, according to Palestinian health authorities. The Indonesian Hospital, located in Beit Lahiya, has been at the epicenter of escalating challenges since the intensification of......
In a recent post on his Truth Social platform, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump asserted that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "fled" Syria after losing the support of his longtime backer, Russia. Trump stated, "Assad is no longer in Syria. He fled his country. His protector, Russia,......
The United States has carried out a military strike in eastern Syria targeting weapons systems, including rocket launchers and a tank, deemed an "imminent threat" to US forces. The Pentagon confirmed the operation on Tuesday, following a rocket attack near a US base in the region. According......
In a significant escalation of military operations, Israel has intensified its bombardment of Gaza and southern Lebanon, coinciding with the anniversary of Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023. Airstrikes targeted various locations, including a mosque in Deir Al-Balah, resulting in the deaths of at least......
In a devastating incident early Tuesday morning, renowned Syrian journalist Safaa Ahmad was killed during an Israeli airstrike targeting the Mezzeh district of Damascus. The Syrian state news agency, SANA, reported that the strike resulted in the deaths of three civilians, including Ahmad, and left nine......
