Report: Absorption of foreign militants to new Syrian army, US’s ticking bomb for region

In one of the most controversial developments after rise to power in Syria of armed groups, reports talk about the US green light to integration of some foreign militants in the military and security structure under leadership of Abu Mohammad al-Jolani as the leader of the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and the interim president of New Syria. The decision comes as many of these fighters have records of membership in such terror groups as ISIS, Al-Nusra Front, and extremist organizations. This report sheds light on the security repercussions of this decision and the US aims behind it.

Eilat port revenues plunge 80% due to Yemeni Armed Forces’ maritime blockade

TheMarker reported that Eilat port’s revenue dropped by 80% in 2024, following a maritime blockade imposed by Yemeni Armed Forces.

Human rights groups condemn US-backed Gaza aid distribution as a tool for humiliation

Human rights organizations have condemned the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, accusing it of using aid to humiliate Palestinians and worsen starvation.

Zionists’ brutality has exceeded all limits: Secretary General of Iraq’s Nujaba

The Secretary General of Iraq’s An-Nujaba Islamic movement expressed deep concern over the bloodshed in Gaza, warning that the Zionist regime has exceeded all limits in its brutality against the Palestinian people.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in West Bank

Israeli forces have fatally shot a Palestinian man during a raid in the southern West Bank amid heightened tensions over the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, where more than 54,700 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed so far.

Israeli forces escalate deadly attacks in Gaza, killing dozens of civilians

Israeli forces continued deadly attacks on Gaza overnight and on Saturday, killing dozens of civilians and displacing families. Airstrikes targeted aid seekers, residential homes, and shelters, including a massacre in Gaza City’s as-Sabra neighborhood that killed 16 people.

Over 100 Palestinians martyred in Gaza during Eid al-Adha amid Israeli attacks

More than 100 Palestinians were martyred and over 300 injured during the first two days of Eid al-Adha, as Israeli forces intensified attacks on Gaza.

Israeli daily says attacking Iran is complex, difficult

An Israeli newspaper admits that attacking Iran's nuclear facilities would be difficult and that Tehran has proven its capability to strike Israel directly.

Sheikh Ali Qaradaghi condemns US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution

Sheikh Ali Qaradaghi condemned the US veto of the Gaza ceasefire resolution, calling it a direct partnership in genocide and systematic hunger.

Muqtada al-Sadr invites Shiites to million-person pilgrimage on Eid al-Ghadir

On the eve of Eid al-Ghadir, Muqtada al-Sadr called for a million-strong pilgrimage on the occasion of the Eid and emphasized the presence and cooperation with the security forces.

Major airlines continue to avoid Tel Aviv flights amid Yemeni missile threats

Israeli media report that international airlines remain reluctant to resume flights to Tel Aviv, citing ongoing missile strikes by Yemen’s Ansarullah movement and instability at Ben Gurion Airport.  

Hajj pilgrimage returns to near pre-pandemic levels with near 1.7 million participants

Close to 1.7 million pilgrims gathered in Saudi Arabia to complete the final Hajj rituals, including the symbolic stoning ceremony in Mina and the farewell circumambulation in Mecca.

Syrian security forces kill three Alawites, burn homes in Latakia raids

Syrian security forces raided two villages in Latakia, killing three Alawite men and burning homes and vehicles.

Fire at Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s synagogue sparks outrage, suspected arson under investigation

Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at the synagogue of Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef in Quds, with initial reports suggesting arson. Officials have condemned the incident as a serious attack on a religious and national symbol.

Syrian authorities report 140,000 missing as mass graves emerge

Syrian authorities have reported that approximately 140,000 individuals remain missing, with signs of mass graves emerging across the country. The White Helmets rescue group has been incorporated into Syria’s Emergency and Disasters Ministry.

UN warns Syria’s health system is collapsing, with 16 million in urgent need

The United Nations has warned of Syria’s worsening health crisis, reporting that 16 million people urgently need humanitarian assistance. Explosive remnants of war have caused over 1,000 casualties, with children making up nearly a third of the victims.

Crowds of believers perform the Eid al-Adha prayer in Bayn al-Haramayn

A large crowd of believers performed the Eid al-Adha prayer in the courtyard between the two holy shrines

Crowds of believers commemorate Eid al-Adha prayer in courtyard of al-Abbas shrine (+Photos)

A large crowd of believers revived the Eid al-Adha prayer in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him).

Al-Abbas Holy Shrine's Host Restaurant provided +200,000 meals for visitors on Arafah Day

The Host Restaurant Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine announced the provision of more than 200,000 meals for visitors on the Day of Arafah.

Israeli finance minister threatens escalation in West Bank if EU recognizes Palestine

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to escalate land expropriation in the West Bank if the European Union recognizes Palestine, including imposing sovereignty over Area C and displacing residents of Khan al-Ahmar.

Criminal Israeli official compares Palestinian student protesters to terrorists

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, compared Palestinian student protesters to Al-Qaeda and Daesh, calling them “terrorists” during a Republican conference.

Iraqi Shia cleric Ammar Hakim urges Muslim and Arab unity against Israeli occupation

The head of the Iraqi National Hikma (wisdom) Movement called on Muslim and Arab countries to adopt a unified stance against the Zionist regime.

Senior Palestinian resistance leader Asa'd Abu Sharia assassinated by Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Israeli forces assassinated Asa'd Abu Sharia, co-founder and secretary-general of the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement, in an airstrike that killed around 30 others in Gaza.

Saudi Crown Prince urges global action to end Israeli aggression in Gaza

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reaffirmed the need for the international community to intervene and halt the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, stressing the importance of protecting innocent civilians and establishing lasting peace.  

UNRWA Chief urges Israel to lift ban on international journalists in Gaza

The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, says the Israeli regime must lift its ban on international journalists entering Gaza.

Hamas warns Israel will be responsible if prisoner dies during siege

The armed wing of Hamas, Izz al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, has issued a warning about the safety of Israeli prisoner Matan Zangauker, who is being held in a besieged location in Gaza.

Analysis: Netanyahu builds bonds with Gaza criminal gangs in strategy shift against Hamas

As Gaza humanitarian crisis escalates, new aspects of the Israeli crimes in the Palestinian coastal enclave come to surface. In this connection, Avigdor Lieberman, the leader of Yisrael Briteinu party, has recently revealed that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli security agencies to arm the "criminal gangs" in Gaza with light weapons and offensive rifles. Israeli media reported that the Israeli army has since weeks ago began arming local groups to challenge Hamas, describing them "armed clans."

Video / Hajj: Standing up to oppression – from Abraham to Gaza

Zionist media losing grip as Palestinian resistance reshapes historical discourse

On the afternoon of October 7, 2023, the day when Palestinian fighters breached the Gaza barrier and moved beyond its confines, the Zionist regime found itself in an unprecedented complex battlefield. On one hand, it sought to restore its shattered military prestige. On the other, it perceived an opportunity to pursue its long-standing ambition: The total expulsion of Palestinians from Palestine. Thus, war was waged on two fronts. The first front was narrative; colonial and dehumanizing. The second was the execution of genocide, rationalized through that narrative.