Category: Global Update
Global Update
WAR UPDATE: Ukrainian Forces Shoot Down 27 Russian Drones In Stunning Overnight Victory
WAR UPDATE: Ukrainian Forces Shoot Down 27 Russian Drones In Stunning Overnight Victory.
In the early hours of December 16, 2024, the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully thwarted a major aerial attack from the Russian military, shooting down a total of 27 Russian drones, including Shahed- type UAVs. This operation unfolded between 01:00 and 08: 30, as the Ukrainian Air Force responded to a drone offensive launched from areas near Russia’s Bryansk and Orel regions.
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Aziz Salha, Infamous for Lynching Israeli Soldiers, Killed in Gaza Strike 24 Years Later
Aziz Salha, Infamous for Lynching Israeli Soldiers, Killed in Gaza Strike 24 Years Later.
Israeli forces have killed Aziz Salha, a notorious terrorist involved in the brutal lynching of two captured soldiers. Salha gained infamy in 2000 when he was photographed waving his blood-covered hands after the murder of Israeli reservists Vadim Norzhich and Yosef Avrahami in Ramallah.
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Whoever attacks us, we attack them, Iran made a big mistake tonight and will pay for it – Netanyahu
Whoever attacks us, we attack them, Iran made a big mistake tonight and will pay for it – Netanyahu.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that the Islamic Republic would regret its decision to launch missiles into Israeli territory. The attack, which took place on Tuesday, saw several missiles fired from Iran, with a portion landing in central and southern Israel.
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Israeli Forces Launch ‘Targeted’ Ground Operation in Lebanon
Israeli Forces Launch ‘Targeted’ Ground Operation in Lebanon.
On Monday, Israeli military forces crossed into southern Lebanon, carrying out what they described as “limited, localized, and targeted ground raids” against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. According to U.S. officials, the goal of the operation is to push Hezbollah further away from the Israeli border. The operation is expected to last for days rather than weeks.
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Rebels in Congo Generate $300,000 Monthly from Illegal Mining – UN Report
Rebels in Congo Generate $300,000 Monthly from Illegal Mining – UN Report.
The United Nations Security Council was briefed on Monday about the substantial revenue being generated by rebel groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), specifically from illegal mining operations. The council was informed about ongoing illicit activities in the tantalum-rich region of Rubaya.
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Iron Dome Protects Israel as Lebanese Towns Suffer from 40 Israeli Airstrikes
Iron Dome Protects Israel as Lebanese Towns Suffer from 40 Israeli Airstrikes.
In northern Israel, warning sirens pierced the air, accompanied by the sound of explosions as rockets launched from southern Lebanon approached. According to a Reuters report, Israel’s Iron Dome, an advanced aerial defense system, intercepted and successfully neutralized the incoming rockets. Despite the intensity of the situation, the country’s ambulance service reported no immediate casualties, though they remained on high alert.
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Israel Under Attack: Hezbollah Launches 50 Rockets on Katzrin, Northern Israel
Israel Under Attack: Hezbollah Launches 50 Rockets on Katzrin, Northern Israel
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically, with Hezbollah launching a significant rocket attack on Katzrin, a city in the Golan Heights. According to the Times of Israel, over 50 rockets were fired from Lebanon, causing injuries and substantial damage. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah weapon depots and a vehicle in a Palestinian refugee camp, resulting in the death of a Fatah official with alleged ties to Iran.
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Hezbollah Reports Heavy Losses with 414 Fighters Dead in Israel Clashes
Hezbollah Reports Heavy Losses with 414 Fighters Dead in Israel Clashes.
According to the Times of Israel, Hezbollah has announced the deaths of two members, referring to them as martyrs “on the road to Jerusalem,” a phrase used by the group to describe operatives killed in Israeli strikes.
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IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Israeli Hostages Killed in Captivity in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the bodies of six Israeli hostages who were killed in captivity in Gaza overnight, early Tuesday. The bodies were discovered in a tunnel located in the Khan Yunis area during a joint operation that involved various army units and the Shin Bet, acting on precise intelligence.
Defense officials believe that some of the hostages were killed in the tunnel where their bodies were found, with their captors possibly fleeing after Israeli airstrikes, leaving the bodies behind.
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Hezbollah Leader Fuad Shukr Killed in Israeli Airstrike After Attack on Soccer Field
Hezbollah Leader Fuad Shukr Killed in Israeli Airstrike After Attack on Soccer Field.
Israeli Defense Forces have announced the death of Fuad Shukr, a Hezbollah commander responsible for a drone strike that killed 12 children and teens at a soccer field over the weekend.
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Israeli Strike in Tehran Eliminates Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh
Israeli Strike in Tehran Eliminates Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Hamas announced on Wednesday that its political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran.
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Canadian Man Killed by Israeli Rapid Response Team in Netiv HaAsara
Canadian Man Killed by Israeli Rapid Response Team in Netiv HaAsara.
A Canadian was shot dead in Israel after allegedly attempting to stab an armed civilian unit. The man, identified as Qawarshi Zakaria Adam, reportedly shouted “you’re murdering people in Gaza” and “free Palestine” before being shot by the Israeli military.
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Trump Demands Hostage Release Before Taking Office, Threatens Severe Consequences
Trump Demands Hostage Release Before Taking Office, Threatens Severe Consequences.
In a bold declaration at the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to those holding American hostages in Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
Speaking to a packed audience, Trump emphasized the urgency of the situation: “We want our hostages back. And they better be back before I assume office, or you will be paying a very big price,” as reported by AP.
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Israel Discloses List of 100 Alleged Hamas Terrorists Employed by UN Agency
Israel Discloses List of 100 Alleged Hamas Terrorists Employed by UN Agency.
According to the Times of Israel, Israel has provided a list of 100 UNRWA employees, allegedly affiliated with Hamas, to UN agency chief Philippe Lazzarini.
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Israeli Military Retaliates with Airstrikes Following Recent Rocket Attacks from Lebanon
Israeli Military Retaliates with Airstrikes Following Recent Rocket Attacks from Lebanon.
Israeli fighter jets launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, targeting buildings used by Hezbollah in Maroun al-Ras, according to Al Jazeera.
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US Expresses Concern Over Israel’s Plan to Invade Lebanon, Target Hezbollah
US Expresses Concern Over Israel’s Plan to Invade Lebanon, Target Hezbollah.
The United States has raised concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict in the Middle East following Israel’s approval of operational plans to combat Hezbollah, according to the Times of Israel.
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Russia Sets Conditions for Immediate Ceasefire in Ukrainian
Russia Sets Conditions for Immediate Ceasefire in Ukrainian.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from territories annexed by Russia is a prerequisite for any settlement of the ongoing war.
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Two Indians Recruited by Russia Killed in Ukraine
Two Indians Recruited by Russia Killed in Ukraine.
India has reported that two of its nationals, who were recruited by the Russian army, have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Hamas Operative Abdallah Aljamal Held Hostages in Gaza Home, IDF Confirms Successful Rescue
Hamas Operative Abdallah Aljamal Held Hostages in Gaza Home, IDF Confirms Successful Rescue.
The Israeli military has confirmed that Abdallah Aljamal, a member of Hamas, was holding three Israeli hostages in his home in Nuseirat, Gaza. The hostages were Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv. They were rescued by Israeli special forces in a dangerous operation.
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Escalating Tensions: Israel and Hezbollah Brace for War
Escalating Tensions: Israel and Hezbollah Brace for War.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that the country is prepared for a large-scale operation along its border with Lebanon.
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No War Halt for Hostages, Netanyahu Adviser Tells Families
No War Halt for Hostages, Netanyahu Adviser Tells Families.
Israel’s National Security Adviser, Tzachi Hanegbi, informed families of hostages held in Gaza that the government will not cease the war in exchange for the release of all hostages taken since October 7. This stance was reported by Channel 12 and covered by the Times of Israel.
Hanegbi conveyed optimism about a “stage one” deal to return hostages classified as humanitarian, which could be completed within months rather than years. However, he emphasized that the government would not stop military operations to secure the release of all hostages, as ongoing fighting is deemed necessary to prevent future attacks like the one on October 7.
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