Middle Orient

Israel attacked Lebanon again: A few hours after Netanyahu’s conversation with Trump, Beirut was shelled

Israel attacked southern Beirut again early this morning, a few hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iranian threat. The Israeli prime minister was among the first world leaders to congratulate Trump, calling his re-election the greatest comeback in history, reported Hina. …

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Spotlight on Terrorism: Hezbollah, Lebanon and Syria (October 28 – November 4 ,2024)

The IDF continued its maneuvers in south Lebanon. The forces intercepted Hezbollah terrorist operatives, located and destroyed facilities concealed in civilian sites, and found large quantities of weapons. Israeli Air Force airstrikes targeted Hezbollah positions in Beirut and throughout Lebanon, and targeted strikes eliminated terrorist senior figures and field operatives. …

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The pro-Iranian Militias in Iraq: Characteristics of their Activity since the Beginning of Iron Swords War

On November 2, 2023, pro-Iranian militias in Iraq began attacking Israel under the name “Islamic Resistance in Iraq.” The attacks have been intended to support Hamas in the Gaza Strip, based on the concept of “unity of arenas” promoted by Iran through its proxies in the Middle East, including Hezbollah …

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Spotlight on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict

The southern arena: IDF forces continued extensive operations in the northern Gaza Strip,focusing on the Jebalya refugee camp and Beit Lahia, while maintaining activity in the centraland southern parts of the strip. Two IDF soldiers were killed, and another died after havingbeen wounded. E_237_24Download

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‘We are Prepared, No Matter How Long It Takes’: New Hezbollah Leader Naim Qassem Boasts of Terror Group’s Endurance

Latest Developments • Hezbollah Warns Israel Against a ‘War of Attrition’: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem delivered a speech on November 6 in which he asserted that Israel should not rely on a “war of attrition.” Qassem — the successor to Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated by Israel in September — …

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Washington doit faire face à la réalité, dit la Chine

Washington doit faire face à la réalité alors que Pékin répond à la répression et à l’endiguement des États-Unis… La Chine insiste sur l’interdépendance, elle a été fabriquée et voulue par l’impérialisme occidental avec son centre et bras doublement armé (la force militaire et le dollar) de celui-ci, et à …

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ISIS Redux: The Central Syria Insurgency in September 2024

ISIS carried out at least 16 confirmed attacks in September in the Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Raqqa, and Deir Ez Zor governorates. These attacks killed at least 32 pro-Assad regime soldiers and one civilian and wounded at least 21 others. There were also five high quality* attacks carried out during the …

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F-35 components sent to Israel from Royal Air Force base

Exclusive: Parts for Israel’s most advanced fighter jet have been secretly shipped from a British military base during the assault on Gaza. F-35 fighter jet parts have been secretly transported to Israel from a British air force base in Norfolk, it can be revealed. At least seven arms shipments have …

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‘An Effective Solution’: Turkey Pushes for Arms Embargo Against Israel

Latest Developments • Turkey Calls for Halting Weapons Shipments to Israel: Turkey submitted a letter — cosigned by 52 countries, among them Russia, China, Iran and Saudi Arabia — to the United Nations calling for a complete arms embargo on Israel on November 3. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has …

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