Britain and the United States have jointly announced new measures, including asset freezes and travel bans, targeting key figures and an entity associated with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). The move is part of ongoing efforts to curb the flow of funding supporting these militant groups, with a specific focus on disrupting financial networks originating from Iran. The British government stated that these sanctions are intended to send a strong message to Hamas, emphasizing the commitment of the UK and its partners to prevent any safe haven for those financing terrorist activities. Foreign Secretary David Cameron highlighted the importance…
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In a recent development, an Israeli missile strike in Damascus reportedly resulted in the death of at least five Iranian military advisors and several Syrian forces. The incident occurred in the Mazzeh neighborhood, home to diplomatic missions, including the Iranian embassy, according to Syrian authorities. The attack, which took place on Saturday, targeted a residential building and led to casualties among Iranian military personnel. The Syrian Ministry of Defense claimed that Israel launched the air attack from the Golan Heights, with some missiles being intercepted by national defense forces. The blast caused damage to nearby buildings and vehicles, and rescue…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels are actively engaging in direct confrontation with the United States, according to the organization’s leader, Abdul-Malek al-Houthi, in a recent televised speech. The rebels are determined to persist in their campaign of attacks on ships in the Red Sea until Israel’s blockade of Gaza is lifted. This comes amid an escalation of U.S. strikes on Houthi targets, with President Joe Biden acknowledging that the military actions taken so far have not achieved their intended effect. President Biden stated that the ongoing military efforts are not halting the activities of the Houthi rebels, and he confirmed that the…
On Wednesday, the Biden administration re-designated the Houthi rebels as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity, a move aimed at addressing the continued aggression by the Yemen-based militia. This decision comes amidst escalating attacks by the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, posing a significant threat to global security and commerce. The U.S. administration emphasizes that these attacks constitute terrorism, a violation of international law, and a major impediment to the delivery of humanitarian aid. It is noteworthy that the Biden administration had previously removed the Houthi rebels’ SDGT designation and de-listed them as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO)…
A controversy has emerged at a New York City elementary school, PS 261 in Brooklyn, where a map labeled the “Arab World” has stirred accusations of “Jewish erasure.” The map, part of the Arab Culture Arts program at the school, has drawn criticism for excluding Israel and instead labeling it as Palestine. The map was manufactured by the Arab education company Ruman and showcases Islamic landmarks in countries across northern Africa and the Middle East. Rita Lahoud, a Palestinian-American teacher in charge of the Arab Culture Arts program, uses the map in her classroom to teach students about the art…
On Tuesday, U.S. and British warships successfully thwarted the largest-ever barrage of drones and missiles launched by Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen toward commercial ships in the Red Sea. The attack, allegedly orchestrated by the Iranian-backed militia, aimed to disrupt global commerce in protest of Israel’s conflict with Hamas. F/A-18 fighter jets from the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower, along with four other warships, intercepted an elaborate attack involving 18 drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles, and one anti-ship ballistic missile, according to the U.S. military’s Central Command. No injuries or damage were reported. Britain’s defense secretary, Grant Shapps, stated that the…
A court in Istanbul has ordered 15 out of 34 individuals, detained over suspicion of spying for Israel, to remain in prison pending trial, according to Turkey’s justice minister. The detainees were arrested for allegedly planning activities involving reconnaissance, targeting, assaulting, and potentially kidnapping foreign nationals residing in Turkey. Yilmaz Tunc, the Justice Minister, stated via social media that 26 of the suspects face charges of engaging in political or military espionage on behalf of Israeli intelligence. Eleven were released under judicial supervision, while eight are awaiting deportation. Reportedly, Israel’s Mossad recruited Palestinians and Syrians within Turkey for operations against…
Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, launched numerous rockets at Israel in retaliation for the targeted killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut. This heightened tensions in the region, with Hezbollah stating that it aimed 62 missiles at an Israeli air surveillance base in northern Israel as an initial response to the suspected Israeli strike that killed senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri. The Israeli military reported around 40 rockets fired from Lebanon at its territory. Hezbollah’s leader, Hasan Nasrallah, vowed that the killing of al-Arouri would not go unanswered. In response to the rocket attacks, Israel conducted a drone strike targeting…
Following the reported Israeli strike in Beirut that led to the death of Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas’ deputy leader, Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Gaza-based group, delivered a resolute message, vowing that such actions would not weaken their cause. In a televised address from the Qatari capital of Doha, Haniyeh emphasized that the sacrifices made by their leaders and founders only serve to bolster their determination, highlighting the resilience ingrained within the movement. Al-Arouri, a long-wanted figure by Israel and perceived as a central orchestrator of West Bank terrorism for Hamas, was reportedly targeted and killed in a drone strike…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian conveyed a strong message to Qatar’s counterpart, highlighting concerns over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Reports from Iranian media outlets like Fars News and Tasnim News detailed their conversation, emphasizing Iran’s deep-rooted ties with Qatar and their joint stance against Israeli actions. During their discussion, they delved into the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, condemning what Iran perceives as Zionist aggression and calling for immediate intervention from the international community to halt what they label as war crimes and violations of international law by Israel. Both ministers reiterated their plea for humanitarian aid…
