Middle East
Hezbollah pager bomb mystery deepens
September 19, 2024 — After Taiwanese Gold Apollo stated that it is not the manufacturer, despite the logos on the devices, attention has shifted to the Budapest-based firm BAC.
US, Egypt, Qatar still working on revised Gaza hostage proposal
September 18, 2024 — State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller did not provide a timeline for when the new agreement would be presented.
Israeli Nuclear Chief: Syria built clandestine atomic reactor
September 18, 2024 — Israel’s atomic chief cautioned that Syria has constructed an undeclared nuclear facility during remarks at the International Atomic Energy Agency conference in Vienna on Tuesday.
18 Hezbollah commanders in Syria hit in Beeper Attacks
September 18, 2024 — The attacks have extended into Syria, where beepers were also utilized as a “safe” means of communication.
Allenby Crossing Attack: Israel returns body of terrorist to Jordan
September 17, 2024 — Under intense pressure from Jordanian government and military officials, Israel has returned the body of the Jordanian terrorist who killed three border-crossing employees.
Houthis release video of hypersonic missile launch at Israel
September 17, 2024 — The ‘Palestine 2’ hypersonic missile covered 2,040 km (1,270 miles) in just 11 and a half minutes. An expert identifies it as the Iranian Kheibar medium-range ballistic missile.
Hamas, Houthis open offices in Baghdad
September 16, 2024 — As pro-Iranian forces increase their influence, Iraq has gradually aligned itself more closely with the Islamic Republic.
US sanctions Hezbollah oil smuggling network
September 12, 2024 — “Hezbollah continues to launch rockets into Israel and fuel regional instability, choosing to prioritize funding violence over taking care of the people it claims to care about,” per the U.S. treasury department.
Syria: Two killed in Israeli strike on Quneitra-Damascus road
September 12, 2024 — According to official Syrian media, one person was injured in Al-Rafid, located in southwestern Syria, due to Israeli shelling.
Iranian militia drone attacked US base in Syria
September 9, 2024 — Pro-Iranian militias used a drone to attack the Harb al-Jir base, which houses American forces, in northeastern Syria.
US forces destroy three Houthi UAVs and two missile systems in Yemen
September 9, 2024 — It was determined that these systems posed a clear and immediate threat to U.S. and coalition forces.
Egypt military chief in surprise visit to Gaza border, Rafah crossing
September 6, 2024 — An Egyptian military spokesperson announced that Chief of Staff Ahmed Fathy Khalifa has arrived to assess the security situation and review the measures along the border.
