Middle East
Army officer killed in alleged Israeli strike in Syria
June 19, 2024 — According to a U.K.-based war monitor, the officer, a lieutenant, had close ties to Lebanese Hezbollah.
Houthi "Direct Hits" On 3 Ships In A Day
June 17, 2024 — Russia criticizes US-UK airstrikes in Yemen and the Red Sea.
IDF chief met with senior generals of Arab countries in Bahrain – report
June 13, 2024 — According to reports, US CENTCOM facilitated a summit between Herzi Halevi and high-ranking military officials from Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt to deliberate on cooperation strategies.
Treasury sanctions 10 people, companies, ship tied to Houthis
June 11, 2024 — “The Houthis continue to leverage an expansive support network to facilitate their illicit activities,” said U.S. under secretary Brian Nelson.
Houthis claim to have attacked British destroyer, two other ships off coast of Yemen
June 10, 2024
Hezbollah tries to down Israeli fighter jets over Lebanon
June 10, 2024 — A terrorist cell in the Tyre region was neutralized following the launch of anti-aircraft missiles.
Qatar threatens to expel Hamas if terror group rejects cease-fire deal, report says
June 7, 2024 — A US official has stated that Doha has been cautioning Hamas for several months regarding the potential for expulsion. These warnings escalated to concrete threats after repeated requests from President Biden and public criticism from Israel.
Guard at US embassy in Beirut seriously injured in shooting
June 7, 2024 — “The embassy was secured immediately,” said Matthew Miller, U.S. State Department spokesman.
South Lebanon ablaze as IAF pound Hezbollah targets
June 7, 2024 — In response to Wednesday’s drone attack that resulted in the death of an Israeli soldier, the IDF launched strikes on multiple locations, including a Hezbollah munitions depot.
Hezbollah trains militias in Syria to operate suicide drones
June 7, 2024 — According to the “Political Keys” news website, Lebanese Hezbollah initiated new military training last Saturday for its members, Syrians, and foreigners from Asian countries. The training reportedly involved the use of Iranian drones owned by Hezbollah, conducted in the desert of the West Kalmon area in the Damascus Rif district.
Yemen’s Houthis say they’ll step up strikes on Israel in tandem with Iraqi militia
June 7, 2024 — Israel refutes the assertion made by the Houthis and Islamic Resistance regarding their involvement in the attacks on Haifa port.
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted three ships in Red Sea, Arabian Sea
June 6, 2024 — The military spokesperson of the group identifies the vessels as Roza, Vantage Dream, and Maersk Seletar.