Israel carried out a large-scale military operation in Syria, involving hundreds of airstrikes and a reported ground incursion into a buffer zone. The operation targeted Syrian military assets, sparking regional condemnation and raising international concerns.
Israel has launched a localized military operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, involving air and ground forces. The operation comes after the death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and amid escalating tensions between the two sides. This operation signifies a new chapter in the ongoing conflict and raises concerns about the potential for wider escalation.
Amid escalating tensions, Israel has launched a major military operation targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, codenamed ‘Northern Arrows’. The operation, involving over 1,600 airstrikes, is the largest since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War and has resulted in significant damage to Hezbollah’s infrastructure and capabilities. The strikes have been met with retaliatory rocket fire from Hezbollah, raising concerns of a full-scale war.
A Russian student in the Far East was sentenced to almost two months in prison for expressing support for a Ukrainian paramilitary unit deemed a terrorist group by Moscow. This case highlights Russia’s crackdown on dissent and criticism of its military operation in Ukraine.
Israeli forces have killed Wassem Hazem, a regional Hamas commander, during a military operation in the West Bank. The IDF claims he was involved in directing attacks and was eliminated in a coordinated ground and aerial operation. The operation has resulted in the deaths of 19 Palestinians, including terrorists, sparking concerns from the United Nations.
Israel launched a large-scale military operation in the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 Palestinians, most of whom were militants. The operation, described by Israel as a counter-terrorism measure, has been met with international condemnation and escalated tensions in the region.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country may target sanctuaries of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan as part of its newly launched military operation. This comes after lukewarm support from the Afghan Taliban to stop the use of their territory by the TTP for attacks against Pakistan. Asif ruled out dialogue with the TTP, citing a lack of common ground and blaming former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government for the Taliban’s presence in Pakistan.
Apti Alaudinov, a prominent Chechnya commander, has boldly declared his intention to obliterate NATO by 2030. In a recent state television broadcast, Alaudinov expressed unwavering confidence that Ukraine’s defeat at the hands of Russia would trigger a seismic shift in global alliances.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that the IDF has eliminated half of Hezbollah’s brigade-level commanders in southern Lebanon. This comes after the IDF reported killing six brigade-level and over 30 battalion-level commanders recently. Hezbollah, with an estimated force of 50,000-100,000, has a similar command structure to Hamas, which has five brigade commanders for a force of 35,000-40,000. The IDF’s elimination of a significant number of senior commanders, along with dozens of junior commanders, indicates substantial progress in weakening Hezbollah’s leadership.
