Middle Orient

Mekdad emphasized that Israel has consistently pursued a policy of territorial expansion in an interview with al-Watan. For the eighteenth consecutive day, the Israeli military has continued its military operations in the Gaza Strip, resulting in a significant loss of life and serious injuries. As of the time of this …

In the rural areas of Daraa, numerous clandestine prisons are operated by local militias, Orient Net writes. Militias aligned with the Assad regime in Daraa persist in committing widespread abuses against the local population. They arbitrarily arrest individuals, placing them in makeshift prisons where release is contingent upon the payment …

The US President has confirmed that airstrikes work conducted on IRGC positions in Iraq, Syria. Meanwhile, some experts believe that the U.S. will increase its influence in Syria in the wake of the war against Gaza. Turkish intelligence “neutralizes” senior YPG member in N. Syria The Turkish National Intelligence Organization …

The Hamas incursion from Gaza into Israel and the subsequent attack on Israel’s Southern District that began on October 7, 2023, led to the death of more than 1,500 Israelis and foreigners. The atrocities, widely reported as Israel’s 9/11, have been met with international condemnation, along with support for Israel, …

Beyond Growth is the annual ideological gathering of European environmentalists, and their countless relays in the world of government-funded, supposedly “non-governmental” organizations (NGOs). What do most people remember when they look at the Beyond Growth report? The European Parliament. The link between Beyond Growth’s radical proposals and the European Parliament …

To many on the so-called “Left”, it sometimes appears as if there is no insurmountable conflict between Islam and the West, or between any differing cultures, just old bits of conflict inherited from an obscure past, which will eventually be overcome by greater material equality. This thesis, which is in …

The hostage release deal: Despite the announcements of a deal to release some of theabductees and a ceasefire on November 23, starting at 10 a.m., as of now the agreement hasnot been implemented and the timetable for its implementation is unclear. According toIsma’il Haniyeh’s advisor Taher al-Nunu, the discussions are …

US commanders ordered lethal strikes in quick response to a missile attack on the Ain al-Asad air base, in a sign the military is taking matters into its own hands to defend its personnel in Iraq. The Pentagon said an American AC-130 gunship struck Iran-backed militia vehicles and personnel in …

Weapons tested in each war Israel wages see a spike in global demand. The current Gaza war is the latest laboratory for its arms industry. Amman, Jordan – The Israeli army released footage on October 22 of its Maglan commando unit deploying a new precision-guided 120mm mortar bomb called the …

Short of risking an escalation, there’s only one reasonable way the US can accomplish this — by quietly taking Iran’s help. On Sunday, Houthi fighters hijacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen. The 189-metre-long (620ft-long) Galaxy Leader car carrier, travelling from Turkey to India, …