Middle East
Houthi terrorist commander dies in battle in Lebanon
August 6, 2024 — A few days ago, the Houthis announced the death of a commander named Hossein Mastur, stating that it occurred “outside of Yemen.”
USS Roosevelt in the Strait of Hormuz off coast of Iran
August 6, 2024 — The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, along with its escorting warships, and the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, a three-ship task force that includes over 4,000 Marines and sailors.
Saudis: Israel prepared "rapid response" to any attack
August 5, 2024 — According to sources from the Saudi Al-Hadath channel, Israel is preparing a “swift response” in anticipation of an expected Iranian attack.
IDF uncovers tunnel big enough for cars, on Gaza-Egypt border
August 5, 2024 — Troops are investigating a tunnel that measures 3 meters in height, including its shafts and connections, before the Engineering Corps demolishes it.
Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza war
August 2, 2024 — Since October, Ankara has blocked all NATO interactions with Israel, including joint meetings and exercises.
US deploys at least 12 warships to Middle East amid soaring tensions, report says
August 1, 2024 — A Pentagon official informed the Washington Post that destroyers have been deployed to the Persian Gulf and Eastern Mediterranean following the high-profile assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.
New ISIS attacks in the Syrian Desert
July 31, 2024 — ISIS is under assault from all the major forces in Syria: Assad and Iran, Russia, and American-led forces. Despite this, the group continues to grow and escalate its attacks.
Israeli FM instructs diplomats to lobby for Turkey’s ouster from NATO
July 31, 2024 — Israel Katz is working to urge governments to condemn President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and impose penalties on Ankara for breaching the founding principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
2 dead in drone strike in Lebanon as Israeli retaliation against Hezbollah massacre continues
July 29, 2024 — Israeli UAVs reportedly targeted a car and a motorcycle in South Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of three people.
Beirut flights cancelled, delayed amid fears of Israeli attack
July 29, 2024 — German Lufthansa announced it has suspended five routes to and from Lebanon’s capital, operated by its carriers Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa, “as a precautionary measure.”
Houthi drone that struck Tel Aviv was made up of US-manufactured components, Sen. Ted Cruz finds
July 25, 2024 — Cruz insisted that the White House provide Congress with a briefing on how the Iran-backed Houthis obtained access to these components, despite the current sanctions.
UAE hosted Israel, US for secret talks on plans for post-war Gaza
July 24, 2024 — The situation might entail a temporary international mission being sent to the Strip.