IRAN – Donald Trump on Sunday said that the US is weighing strong options for Iran over the rising protestors’ death toll in the ongoing Iran protests. “These are violent – if you call them leaders – I don’t know if they’re leaders or just, they rule through violence. But, we’re looking at it very […]
Category: Middle East
SDF Militants Withdraw from Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud Neighborhood
SYRIA – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew from Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, leaving the area under the Syrian army control. After accepting the evacuation, the YPG/SDF militants were placed in a convoy of buses and ambulances. Another group of YPG/SDG militants stationed at the Yasin Hospital in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood was later evacuated […]
New Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Strip Area Reported
PALESTINE – New Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip area were reported on Saturday, as ceasefire violations continue on a daily basis. Local sources said that Israeli artillery targeted eastern parts of Gaza City, areas that fall under Israeli control, according to the ceasefire arrangement. An Israeli fighter jet also struck a location in the northern […]
Fighting in Aleppo Syria Updates as Yassin Hospital in Sheikh Maqsoud Gets Seized by SDF Terror Group
SYRIA – Despite a previously announced ceasefire on Friday, fighting in Aleppo Syria resumed on Saturday Jan. 10, with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and affiliated armed groups taking over the Yassin Hospital in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood, expelling medical staff. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Health Ministry said: “The PKK […]
Death Toll in Iran Protests Continue to Rise as Calm Returns in Some Cities
IRAN – The death toll in Iran protests continue to rise, with the latest number being 65 as of Saturday Jan. 10. The protests took place in 512 locations in 180 cities in all 31 provinces, resulting in the deaths of 50 protesters, 14 law enforcement and security officials, and one government-affiliated civilian. Demonstrations also […]
Israel Moves Forward with New Settlement Launch in Occupied Jerusalem
ISRAEL – Israel is moving forward with its new settlement launch in occupied Jerusalem, with Israeli authorities issuing a formal 45-day notice to the local communities in the eastern part of Jerusalem. In a statement, the Jerusalem governorate said the notification concerns the so-called “Life Fabric” project, describing it as a decisive step toward enforcing […]
Israeli Attacks on Tents Housing Displaced Palestinians Kill Over 15
PALESTINE – Israeli attacks on tents housing displaced Palestinians across Gaza Strip have killed at least 15, and left dozens others injured since Thursday morning Jan. 8, despite a ceasefire being in effect. Palestinian health officials said Israel targeted tents housing displaced people, homes and a school across Gaza. In Gaza City’s Zeytun neighbourhood, four […]
Death Toll in Iran Protests Rise to 42 as Trump’s Threats of Intervention Continue
IRAN – The death toll in ongoing Iran protests which have run for 12 days straight had risen to 42 as of Wednesday Jan. 7, according to an American based, Iran-focused, human rights group’s news agency – HRANA. Among the dead include 29 adult civilians, 8 security personnel and 5 children under the age of […]
Southern Transitional Council (STC) Chief Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi Escapes from Yemen
YEMEN – The Saudi-led Joint Forces Coalition said on Thursday Jan. 8 that Southern Transitional Council (STC) head Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi had escaped from southern Yemen. The coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said in a statement that Aidarus Al-Zoubaidi and others had “escaped in the dead of night” aboard a vessel heading towards Somaliland. According […]
Israeli Forces Raid Syria’s Quneitra Province, Make Arrests
SYRIA – Israeli forces on Thursday Jan. 8, conducted raids in Syria’s Quneitra province and arrested 4 men, according to local reports. An Israeli unit made up of five military vehicles established a checkpoint at the al-Kasarat junction on the road linking Jbata al-Khashab and Ain al-Bayda, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). […]
Saudi-Led Coalition in Yemen Carries Out Strikes on Al-Dhale
YEMEN – The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Wednesday that it carried out strikes on Al-Dhale governorate, adding that the Southern Transitional Council (STC) leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi had failed to board a plane scheduled to take him to Saudi Arabia. “Following coordination with the legitimate government and National Shield Forces, the Coalition Forces conducted […]
SDF Terror Attack in Aleppo Syria Kills 5 as Shelling Continue
SYRIA – An SDF terror attack in Aleppo Syria on Tuesday resulted to the deaths of 5 people – including a soldier and 4 civilians – while 16 others sustained injuries. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said a drone attack targeted army deployment sites near the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood of Aleppo, killing one soldier […]
Israeli Strike on Khan Younis Kills 2
PALESTINE – A Palestinian man and a 5-years old child were on Tuesday killed by an Israeli strike on Khan Younis, as Israel continues to violate the Gaza ceasefire on a nearly daily basis since implementation. A medical source said the victims’ bodies were transferred to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. According to witnesses, the […]
Israeli Forces Raid Quneitra Countryside in Syria
SYRIA – On Tuesday, Israeli forces conducted 3 raids in Syria’s Quneitra countryside, according to local reports. A three-vehicle patrol crossed from the entrance of the town of Bir Ajam toward the villages of Bariqa and Kudna in the southern Quneitra countryside, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said. Another Israeli force consisting of 12 […]
Netanyahu’s Coalition on Verge of Collapse Over Haredi Military Service Law
ISRAEL – Disputes have intensified in Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition over a law exempting mandatory Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox Jews) military service, according to local media reports. The daily Yedioth Ahronoth, citing sources, said Netanyahu has spent recent days managing what it described as a “containment battle” to maintain his coalition unity as long as possible before the […]