Israel continues with its deadly airstrikes against Lebanon on Tuesday, killing a Jamaa al-Islamiya commander south of the capital city of Beirut. Jamaa al-Islamiya has confirmed the death of the man, identified as Hussein Izzat Mohammad Atwi, and he was said to be in...
IDF Chief Tours Occupied Syria, Says Long-Term Control ‘Vital’
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Israeli-occupied area of southwest Syria on Sunday, speaking with commanders and approving new orders to continue the military operations against the area into the future, suggesting a long-term stay is the plan. Israel invaded...
Puntland Forces Kill Over 40, Commander Declares ‘Final Defeat’ of ISIS
A major ongoing offensive in the Cal-Miskaat mountain range in Puntland has left over 40 militants slain, and leading Puntland commanders to call it the “final defeat” for ISIS in the country. The offensive with launched with support from the United Arab Emirates...
US Demands Syrian Government Ban Palestinian Groups
After the ouster of the Assad government in Syria in December, the US has not recognized the new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham government (HTS). This has meant a number of issues, including continued sanctions on Syria and the State Department downgrading of Syria’s mission at...
Hezbollah Won’t Disarm While Israeli Troops Remain in Lebanon, Leader Says
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem made a special broadcast over the weekend, announcing that the organization will not agree to fully disarm so long as Israeli ground troops remain in southern Lebanon as so long as Israeli warplanes continue to violate Lebanese airspace....
Many Iraqis Unhappy With Islamist Syrian President’s Invite to Arab League Summit in Baghdad
Next month, Iraq will host the Arab League’s 34th summit in Baghdad. This was seen as an exciting opportunity for Iraq after the protracted US invasion and occupation, to finally reclaim some regional influence for themselves. It’s become a source of no small amount...
Lebanon Information Minister: Over 2,700 Israeli Ceasefire Violations Reported
Lebanese Information Minister Paul Morcos revealed on Thursday that his country has documented over 2,700 ceasefire violations committed by Israel since the ceasefire went into effect on November 26. The ceasefire was meant to end the Israeli invasion and occupation...
Israeli Drone Strikes Kill Two in Southern Lebanon
Israel carried out multiple drone strikes against southern Lebanon again on Wednesday, killing two people and wounding another. The death toll of Tuesday’s strike in Aitaroun also rose further, with a 17-year-old wounded in that strike passing away, bringing the...
Israeli Drone Strike Kills One, Wounds Three in Southern Lebanon’s Aitaroun as Attacks Continue
Israel continued attacks against southern Lebanon on Tuesday, with a drone strike against a van in the southern town of Aitaroun killing one person and wounding at least three others. One of the injured was a child, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, and the...
Israeli Ground Troops Pushed Deeper Into Southern Lebanon, Continue Attacks
Though the November 26 ceasefire was meant to end the Israeli invasion and occupation of Lebanese territory, Israeli troops never completely left. On Monday, they expanded that occupation once again, pushing deeper into the Marjayoun District. Israeli troops and...


