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State Department makes first visit to northeast Syria under Biden administration

A delegation from the United States State Department travelled to northeast Syria in the first visit to the region since President Joe Biden came to office in January. On May 16, the department issued a press release that said the trip was made by Acting Assistant Secretary Joey Hood, joined …

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US Targets Islamic State Moneymen in Turkey, Syria

The United States is taking new steps to make it more difficult for the Islamic State terror group to move money, including donations from international supporters, through Syria and Turkey. The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on Monday against three people and one company, all of which played key roles …

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Iron Dome intercepts drone during combat for first time, says Israeli military

Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system has intercepted a drone belonging to the Hamas militant group, a first for the platform, according to the country’s defense forces. In total, Israel has intercepted six drones using multiple countermeasures since hostilities began between Israel and Hamas on May 10, the Israel Defense …

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