Israel’s once-vaunted Iron Dome defense system, now marred by technical failures and health scandals, reveals a crumbling illusion of invulnerability that cannot protect against large-scale, sophisticated missile salvos from the Resistance Axis. The Iron Dome, touted as Israel’s most-effective defense shield, was designed to project an image of security and …
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20 August
How a BRICS trio is staring down Israel
While Israel increasingly isolates itself on the international stage, BRICS members Iran, Russia, and China are quietly coordinating a full-spectrum effort to support Palestine diplomatically and militarily. How a BRICS trio is staring down Israel While Israel increasingly isolates itself on the international stage, BRICS members Iran, Russia, and China …
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20 August
‘The Golan won’t accept any killing or regional war in our victims’ names’
Israel’s exploitation of a rocket attack in Majdal Shams is the latest chapter of the Syrian Jawlan’s ‘forgotten occupation,’ says activist Wael Tarabieh. On July 27, a missile strike on a soccer field in Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, killed 12 children. The explosion left a two-meter-wide crater …
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20 August
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are expanding their bridgehead in the Kursk region, hundreds of Russian conscripts have been captured. What happened on the front this week
In today’s summary: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are expanding their foothold in the Kursk region, claiming control over 1,150 sq. km of territory and 82 populated areasIn the occupied part of the Kursk region, a Ukrainian military commandant’s office was created, headed by a general named MoskalovThe Russian command has …
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20 August
Moved by a new Kursk: why the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched an operation on Russian territory
For over a week now, Ukrainian troops have been holding part of the Kursk region and, what’s more, expanding the combat zone. During this time, they have managed to occupy, according to various estimates, from 500 to 1,100 square kilometers and capture hundreds of prisoners. The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ offensive …
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20 August
Syria Today – 5 Pro-Iran Fighters Killed; US Troops Attacked
Our news round on Syria brings together the latest developments from the war-torn country, where a complex web of alliances and rivalries continues to fuel violence and instability. From the killing of pro-Iran fighters in a strike near the Iraqi border to clashes between Arab tribes and US-backed SDF forces …
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20 August
Putin Warns Assad: Stay Away from Iran to Avoid Escalation
Putin also encouraged Assad to open up to Turkey and drop the preconditions for normalizing relations between Damascus and Ankara, Syria TV says. Various international bodies have been closely monitoring Iranian actions since the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in late July. Iran has vowed …
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20 August
Syria Today – ISIS Worrying Resurgence; Turkey Puts Forward Conditions for Withdrawal
The ongoing instability in Syria remains a significant concern for regional and international actors, as multiple reports highlight the persistent threat of the Islamic State (ISIS) and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play. According to a recent Wall Street Journal exclusive, U.S. forces are engaged in a covert campaign to …
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20 August
Syria Today – U.S. Forces Clash with Iran-Backed Groups, Difficult Situation for Syrians in South Lebanon
On Wednesday, developments highlighted escalating tensions in Syria. U.S. troops and Iranian-backed armed groups exchanged attacks in the Deir-ez-Zor province, while President Biden renewed calls for the release of journalist Austin Tice, detained in Syria since 2012. Meanwhile, Syrian refugees in southern Lebanon face dire conditions amid the conflict between …
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20 August
Luka in Beirut Without Meeting Nasrallah: Signs of Disagreement Under Russian Pressure
Russia is attempting to rehabilitate Assad’s image on a regional and international level, Syria TV says. European diplomatic sources informed the Syria TV website that Major General Hossam Luka, head of the Syrian regime’s General Intelligence Service, recently visited Lebanon. Unlike previous visits, Luke did not meet with the Secretary-General …
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