Israeli troops have been operating in growing number in southwest Syria’s Quneitra Governorate lately, leveling homes and detaining civilians on unspecified charges. They have also taken to building roadblocks and bulldozing trees near the ceasefire line. The home...
Syrian Govt Faces Criticism for Not Condemning Israeli Use of Their Airspace to Attack Iran
As the war continues to escalate between Israel and Iran, a lot of nations are hoping to stay out of the fight. That doesn’t mean people don’t have an opinion on Israel’s attack last week, and indeed some nations are seeing it become a political issue, as they didn’t...
US, France Warn Lebanon to Stay Neutral in Israel-Iran War
When Israel attacked Iran last week, sparking off a major regional war, there was a substantial concern across the region that other nations will get sucked into the conflict. That’s been particularly true in Lebanon, which Israel is still attacking on a near daily...
Killing of Alawites Continues in Syria, Civilians Are Asked Religion at Checkpoints
Sectarian violence remains a recurring problem in Syria, with reports that the nation’s Alawite minority continue to bear the brunt of the attacks. Though some killings are being carried out by unknown gunmen, many are taking place at official government checkpoints....
Israel Attacks Town Square in Southern Lebanon, Wounding Seven Civilians
When the Israeli conflict with Iran erupted on Friday, there was immediate concern that Lebanon would be dragged into yet another war, and officials were quick to contact Hezbollah, and urge them not to retaliate against Israel. Hezbollah reportedly agreed over the...
Israel Captures Seven in Overnight Raid Into Syria Village, Killing One
Israeli military operations in Syria continued today, with an overnight raid against the village of Beit Jinn, in Rif Damashq Governorate in which Israeli troops captured seven locals and killed at least one before departing. Beit Jinn is roughly 6 km outside of the...
Israeli Minister Calls for Israeli Control Over Syria and Lebanon
Unusually far-right even in the generally far-right Israeli cabinet, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu has sparked some new controversy today in a speech to an ultra-nationalist youth conference, where he called for Israel to have full control over both Syria and...
Israeli Troops Enter South Lebanon, at Least One Killed in Raids
Overnight, Israel carried out a cross-border ground operation into southern Lebanon, with over 50 soldiers, backed by vehicles and bringing bulldozers with them, entered Lebanon in the area just east of Blida. The area was roughly the same place, between Blida and...
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Shepherd and His Son in Southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike was reported Tuesday on the outskirts of the southern Lebanese village of Shebaa, killing two people, a father and son. A third person, who was also a son, was reportedly injured in the strike. Lebanese media reports identify the slain as...
US May Move to Dissolve UN Peacekeeper Mission in Lebanon, Israel Endorses the Idea
US officials have reportedly begun discussing the possibility of seeking the dissolution of the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, a move that comes amid a ceasefire that sees multiple violations on a daily basis. They emphasized that no decision has yet...